Origin: Flower of Scotland (Roy Williamson)

Subject: RE: Flower of Scotland
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 25 Jul 99 - 09:59 PM

Teresa, this snippet from 'The Tartan Army (cyber) Songbook may help a bit, including the link to the Corries site.

The Flower of Scotland

Written by Roy Williamson of the Corries, who sadly died a few years ago. It has been sung for us before matches by Ronnie Browne (the other half of the Corries) and Fish (of Marillion and the seaside). Whilst politicians tell us we can't have National Anthem for Scotland because it might offend the Queen, the people keep singing this song. Normally verses 1 and 3 are sung. There is a Corries HomePage here at http://www.corries.com/ where you can hear them sing the first verse of the song.

Regards, John

Subject: RE: Flower of Scotland
From: Teresa
Date: 25 Jul 99 - 05:55 PM

Thanks, Lesley. I did find it in the database. Teresa

Subject: RE: Flower of Scotland
From: Lesley N.
Date: 25 Jul 99 - 05:26 PM

It was written by the late Roy Williamson of the Corries (I'm not sure what year - I'm sure someone else will add to this). It's in the database if you need the lyrics.

Subject: Flower of Scotland
From: Teresa
Date: 25 Jul 99 - 04:58 PM

Hi. A few days ago, I heard a snippet of the Scottish nationalist song "The Flower of Scotland." I was struck by the tune, and I'm fascinated by the song's origin and history. I'd like to know more about it, and would like to find out who recorded it. Does anyone have ideas? Thanks Teresa