The songs of the Scottish border country are more than just folk songs. They are the history of a people. Families fought for power along the border, and the ballads have preserved their names and deeds. Although battles have passed, the country and the pattern of life remain much the same today.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009841
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Scotland - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Music & Performing Arts → Folk music
Music & Performing Arts → Folk music - Great Britain
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Scotland
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)