Origins: Northlins

Subject: Origins: Northlins
From: Maire Rua
Date: 15 Jan 10 - 02:18 PM

Does "Northlins" the name of a tune in Iain Fraser and Freman Barbour'sCD entitled Northlins refer to the Northern Highlands? Is it likely or even possible that this tune is actually a slow air or lament? If so, would it hearken back to the time of the Highland clearances?   Any thoughts you may have would begreatly appreciated