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Originally released early in 2003, the groundbreaking series took seven years to complete and involved over 80 singers and instrumentalists.  It remains the definitive collection of Robert Burns's song and the timeless poetry of Burns is brought vividly to life in this unique 12-volume CD archive. 

Encompassing ballads and bawdy songs (note the explicit lyrics warning on volume 11), patriotic and political anthems plus songs which bring Scottish places and people to life, this collection of songs touches on all aspects of human nature and is a true representation of a vigorous folk tradition past and present. 

There are over 360 songs to enjoy; some of which are world-famous and some hidden gems (knowledge of which will mark the listener as a true Burns fan).  Tracks include: Auld Lang Syne, My Luve's Like a Red, Red Rose, Sweet Afton, Ay Waukin O, Scots Wha Hae, Mary Queen of Scots Lament, In Edinburgh Town, My heart's in the Highlands and Ae fond Kiss.  

Featured musicians include members of Battlefield Band, The Cast, The Corries, Deaf Shepherd, MacAlias, Malinky, Old Blind Dogs and many more. 
 
"A remarkable and monumental achievement, comparable -in traditional music terms - to the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling or the King James VI translation of the Bible. A copy of Linn's box set should be in every school and library in the land." Sunday Herald 

Tracklisting 
01 The Captain's lady (2:30) John Morran
02 The wren's nest (3:18) Gillian MacDonald
03 Nae gentle dames (3:06) George Duff
04 Raving winds (4:10) Bobby Eaglesham
05 The taylor (1:30) Gillian MacDonald
06 The rowin't in her apron (3:22) Aimee Leonard
07 My girl she's airy (2:33) Bobby Eaglesham
08 As I was wand'ring (4:18) Karine Polwart
09 Geordie (3:56) Alistair Huelett
10 Sensibility how charming (2:44) George Duff
11 Charlie, he's my darling (2:05) Aimee Leonard
12 The heather was blooming (2:33) Gillian MacDonald
13 The guidwife count the lawin + No churchman am I (5:12) Alistair Huelett
14 I'd dream'd I lay (3:01) Bobby Eaglesham
15 There's a youth in this city + Highland laddie (3:38) Gillian MacDonald
16 Sae flaxen were her ringlets (3:05) Alistair Huelett
17 Up and waur them a', Jamie (1:59) George Duff
18 Streams that glide (2:58) Aimee Leonard
19 Young Peggy blooms (3:41) George Duff
20 Long, long the night (4:20) John Morran

Total Running Time 1:03:59

Performers 
George Duff
Bobby Eaglesham
Alistair Hulett
Aimee Leonard
Gillian MacDonald
John Morran
Karine Polwart
Instrumentalists
Sandy Brechin - accordion
Duncan Chisholm - fiddle
Pete Clark - Mandola/fiddle/viola
Shaun Craig - guitar/bouzouki
Ivan Drever - guitar
Marc Duff - whistle/recorder/bodhran/bouzouki
Fraser Fifield - whistle
Corrina Hewat - harp
Harry Lawson - uillean pipes
Ian Lowthian - accordion
Frank MacLaughlin - guitar
John Martin - fiddle/viola
Gavin Pennycook - fiddle
Gary Peterson - banjo/mandolin
Malcolm Stitt - bouzouki/guitar

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