By Loch and by Lin: Tales from Scottish Ballads

Ten stories from old Scottish folk songs tell histories and local legends in the voice of the people

Many Scottish ballads tell stories of adventure and danger, trickery and wit, valiant nobles and passionate romances. But to the natives of Scotland, the best ballads have often been those that speak of ordinary people playing the parts of heroes. Writers of ballads stretched their imaginations to bring life to tales that happened long ago, and the stories were passed down from generation...