Collins Scottish Archive

A small format gift book, which is a reproduction of the popular book '101 Scottish Songs' published by Collins in 1962. Popularized as 'the wee red songbook' in Scottish folk circles, this publication was in print for 26 years. One of the most influential books of folk songs ever, compiled by Norman Buchan, and the book which provided a foundation repertoire to many a young singer in the 60s. These songs were a collection of the most significant and influential traditional Scottish folk songs in 1962 and many are still widely sung today. Popular traditional songs are featured, such as 'A Man's A Man', 'Auld Lang Syne', 'Mingulay Boat Song', 'Coulter's Candy', 'The Ballad of Johnny Ramensky', 'Jamie Raeburn' and 'Katie Bairdie'. This comprehensive collection also contains a number of lesser known songs such as 'The Rovin' Ploughboy', 'Macpherson's Rant', 'The Bressay Lullaby' and 'Get Up and Bar the Door'. This unique collection from children's to bothy songs and traditional to love songs celebrates Scottish traditional music at its best. This publication is launched as part of the 50th anniversary of The Traditional Music & Song Association of Scotland.

A small format gift book which is a reproduction of the popular book 'Songs Robert Burns' originally published by Collins in 1947. Selected by G.F. Maine and written by burns between 1759 and 1796. One of the most influential books of Robert Burns songs, compiled and introduced by G.F.Maine. These songs were a collection of the most significant and burns ballies still popular today. Popular traditional songs are featured, such as 'Ae Fond Kiss', 'Green Grow the Rashes', 'Auld Lang Syne' and 'Bonnie Jean'. This comprehensive collection of 97 songs also contains a number of lesser known songs such as 'Address to the Woodlark', 'The Gloomy Night', 'Duncan Davidson' and 'On a Bank of Flowers'. This unique collection from love songs to poetry celebrates Scottish traditional song at its best.

A small format gift book which is a reproduction of the popular Collins book 'Tartans & Highland Dress' published in 1961. This is a detailed guide to how to correctly wear the Scottish national dress along with profiles of the main tartans. There are few ancient forms of dress so widely used and worn today as the dress of the Scottish Highlander. Details of what is correct and what is not is given along with the most interesting history relating to the national dress. Want to find out what brogues to wear when, what exactly is a sporran, what are plaids and when to wear a dirk belt. Full explanation is given for the following occasions • Full formal Highland Dress • Morning dress • Day dress • Hunting dress • Informal evening dress • Formal evening dress along with a chapter on highland dress for ladies. This short guide from 1960s is perfect for making sure you are correctly dressed for any occasion and is as relevant today as it was over 50 years ago.