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The Battle of Harlaw. Old Blind Dogs. Track 2 on Five. 1 viewer. 3 Contributors. The Battle of Harlaw Lyrics. [Verse 1] As I cam in by Dunideer. And doun by Nether Haw. Thare...
May 6, 2024 · The Battle of Harlaw is a traditional Scottish folk song that tells the story of a historic battle that took place in 1411 near Aberdeen, Scotland. The song was later recorded by the Scottish folk band Old Blind Dogs on their album “Five” released in 1997.
- Christy Harris
- Old Blind Dogs
- Five (1997)
- Traditional Scottish Folk
The song tells the story of a battle between the Highland men and the Lawland men at Harlaw. The protagonist encounters Sir James the Rose and John the Graeme on their way to the battle. Despite the odds against them, the Lawland men, led by Forbes and the Graeme brothers, defeat the Highland men and are victorious. Add this song to my favorites.
Old Blind Dogs - The Battle Of Harlaw. > > > > The Battle Of Harlaw. Lyrics: As I cam' in by Dunideer and doon by Nether Ha' There were fifty thoosand' heilan' men a-marchin' tae Harlaw. Chorus (after each verse): Wi' a diddy aye o' an' a fal an' doe. And a diddy aye o' aye ay. As I gaed on an' farther on and doon an' by Balquhain.
May 12, 2022 · This song, in vernacular Scots, tells the story of the Battle of Harlaw, fought in 1411. An army from the west coast of Scotland, under the command of Donald (or Domhnall), the Lord of the Isles, invaded the Earldom of Ross and advanced toward Aberdeen on the east coast.
