The grand finale of the Two's Company Concert at Ayr Town Hall on Saturday 7th November 2015, featuring the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, Doon Valley Brass and Heathfield and Glenburn Primary School Choirs. Amazing!
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@KAJAMAJA1224 ай бұрын
In among the madness of the world in 2024 it’s reassuring to hear such beauty is still being recreated and replayed over the years . Thank you everyone .
@jerryjewett1790Ай бұрын
Aye, there's glory here. As a quarter Ferguson, this touches me deeply.
@lespeacock5912 ай бұрын
OMG - does anyone else out there end up in pieces when watching this ? Adorable 🥲
@neilmackay93076 ай бұрын
Tears streaming down my cheeks. My dear wife died in April 2021 but about 80 years before that she was in the school choir at Heathfield School and had so many happy memories from those days. I conducted choirs and instrumental groups for over 40 years and appreciate just how good this performance is and I'm sure that my wife is listening to this from up there, somewhere, and maybe shedding a tear too. Thank you all so very much.
@tracehiliffe7616 ай бұрын
@neilmackay 😢🙏👍💖
@ruthwolson43506 ай бұрын
Aaw@@tracehiliffe761
@irenedavo37685 ай бұрын
❤
@irenedavo37685 ай бұрын
Watching Christmas Day 2023
@margaretwinson4024 ай бұрын
Your wife sounds like a very special person. Best wishes from Melbourne, Australia.
@trishalivingston10515 ай бұрын
Music teachers create miracles. This is beautiful. Kudos to the students and the teachers.
@lindaparks53293 ай бұрын
I am a McIntyre of Scottish descent. Every time I hear this song I feel my spirit soaring above the Highlands. I wish I was there now with my grandfather, Thomas McIntyre. Long live the beautiful Sots
@Mrdougmcintyre3 ай бұрын
My father and grandfather were both Thomas McIntyre of Ayr. We are a small clan. Best wishes ahead.
@jsemplefelton53482 ай бұрын
It's in the blood.
@nihilmiror63129 күн бұрын
…and the Bonny Prince. 👍🇫🇷🏴
@glennmeek27184 ай бұрын
The children are absolutely adorable and did a beautiful rendition of The Skye Boat song.
@stevenedwards42427 ай бұрын
Good to hear an old Scottish song with an Ayrshire choir
@1tonyboat4 ай бұрын
A perfect performance .. I had tears rolling down my face as soon as the bagpipes started playing ..I can remember having to sing to this song back in the early 60`s as our music teacher was from Scotland (i`m half scottish and Suffolk ). Dad was from Glasgow and he would play it on his harmonica ..........👌👌
@patriciasmith70744 ай бұрын
I’m an American and I love this. My children all did music and played in orchestras and bands and I love this song. I am of English and Irish blood and I love the old country where my ancestors came from. This brings tears to my eyes. This is much appreciated children and teachers.
@annfrye57164 ай бұрын
I am Irish, German and English by descent but my heart is with Scotland ❤
@nigelmaclean50803 ай бұрын
Aaah! The pipes are calling! Bring back spirit, bring back the humanities!!
@patriciasmith70742 ай бұрын
We took a 3 week trip to see all of the British Isles, I got to eat in a BritishPub, The Red Lion and I had fish and Chips upstairs, I got to eat Irish Stew in Ireland and I got to go to The Brandenburg Festival and my daughter bought us transportation up the long mile because I was going home to have my second knee surgical replacement, and no way could I walk uphill a mile. I had pain pills but I didn’t want to be sleepy so I didn’t take them. I was in agony all the time but I still loved it. She got us tickets to set in the covered seats with the Commandant and to attend the cocktail reception afterwards, we didn’t drink and nobody talked to us but at least we were close to the military men. We got to see all of the military bands from all over the world who were sent to perform and of course the wonderful Bagpipes! It was the highlight of my life to experience everything I did. What I couldn’t get over was when we went through areas where the farms were I was amazed that the grass was so thick and green and the livestock were laying down and taking naps. Here in the Midwest in America they almost always have their heads down grazing, I think your grass is more nutritious and they get satisfied faster. When we have our really hot summer days when it can get in the 100’s then they are trying to raise Black Angus, if there is a pond then the cattle will be in the water trying to cool down here, this was August when we went to tour the British Isles it was warm but not stifling hot like it can get like here. I don’t like hot I just naturally prefer a cooler climate like yours. It was the best vacation I ever took in my whole life.
@shoshanaudelson44817 ай бұрын
My family (US citizens, military) lived in Ayr in the 1950's. I love bagpipes, and this song still moves me!
@psycharol2 ай бұрын
I English, I know I don't belong there but I spend many months walking the highlands and you can belong even if you don't belong This song, the kids, and the orchestra are wonderful and the song is as historical as the country
@truebluebrit76327 ай бұрын
Spectacular, enchanting - this is where all the good music has gone - may it last forever
@armandokatito67322 ай бұрын
I'm so proud... Tears streaming down... What amazing.
@colinjohn27086 ай бұрын
If they would teach our children in school these old and beautifully melodics songs we might actually start hearing modern music that actually has melody. Colin John Aussie
@1tonyboat5 ай бұрын
I can remember this being played over the radio at school in our music lessons . This would have been about 1960 ish and never forgot the words ...
@davidwright84324 ай бұрын
Ah, memory labyrinth! I was in (what's now) Primary 3 when Miss Grigor taught us this, at James Gillespie's Boys School, Edinburgh - in 1949! Still one of the most haunting tunes, and songs, ever.
@catherinegillard9593 ай бұрын
My brother Bruce was at James Gillespies .He would have been9 years old then I Wonder if he remembers learning The Skye Boat Song?
@storrienorrie71473 ай бұрын
The culture will survive if you keep making sure it does against all the odds
@kirnpu2 ай бұрын
Our music teacher in San Diego introduced us to this song when I was 8 (1963). I've never ever forgotten its lilting tune. My mother was from clan MacDougall.
@cavhutch7 ай бұрын
Orchestra had a great feeling for the movement of the boat up and down over the water,, and it was so lovely to hear the childrens beautiful singing. I was in the boat woth Bonnie Prince Charlie although a Sassenach👍🤗😊
@deerinheadlights1007 ай бұрын
Beautiful. The slow 'dragging' pace wast like the rolling of waves nd the wide open skies. Lovely. The children's voices were perfect.
@DeirdreMcNamara5 ай бұрын
Yes, I sensed that too... so sweet...almost like being back in Bangor - co Down, NI looking over the sea to "skye" - that is, Scotland... :)
@sharonterao96137 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful song and powerful
@marioncampbell21564 ай бұрын
The hairs on my arms stood up and I thought my heart would burst with pride.🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴👏👏👏
@williamdonnelly7235 ай бұрын
Lovely.Wee Jacobites in Ayr.
@katewebber11317 ай бұрын
Agree on older lady now but we all sang these songs at school. Loved so many of the songs.😊😊😊
@margmckay32575 ай бұрын
I learned this beautiful song at school many years before I knew the history behind it. My heart swells when I hear it now . I live just across the sea in County Antrim, N. Ireland and sure we are neighbours👏⭐️🫶😊🧤😊
@alanjones40307 ай бұрын
i HAVE BEEN TO THEiSLAND OF SKYE MANY TIMES BEAUTIFUL
@margaretleinster51297 ай бұрын
So have i truly an enchanting island out of this world
@DeirdreMcNamara5 ай бұрын
HYPNOTIC! There's an "under" cadence which reminds of being in a rowboat coasting along a calm shore, a gentle back and forth rocking, so relaxing...and the performance, instrumental and vocal is just superb and evocative. Well done, Ayrshire! :)
@clarewitcomb69185 ай бұрын
Is this the Red Lodge McNamara? I loved this concert. I also sang in choirs in grade school, high school and also at Washington University. 🧕🏼❤️🌻❤️
@DeirdreMcNamara23 күн бұрын
@@clarewitcomb6918 No, but I do compose and hubs was a great singer and actor...so I'm choosy when it comes to music...this just did it for me!! Gorgeous! I was in WA...did you pursue a career in singing?
@wendykettlewell46287 ай бұрын
I love this - as an 'exiled' Scot living in beautiful Wales, I found this very moving. Beautiful.
@kathleenryan33595 ай бұрын
Beautiful. I'm over the sea now to Skye.
@plasticbucket4 ай бұрын
This used be compulsory in Southern Ireland schools 60 years ago.
@quaich146 ай бұрын
Beautiful, heartwarming. I hope all these children have grown s safe and full of hope and courage. Kudos to all
@johnkerr1953Ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this music and song, its one of my favourite songs, l say well done to all who took part in this choir.
@chutsaichou59117 ай бұрын
I love this song!
@user-tg9bk8um6fАй бұрын
Wonderful just wonderful ! Thank you from one eighties year old BRIT
@Robescocia7 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@elizabethmcdonald70276 ай бұрын
This was my Mother's favourite song, l still want to go there, as that's where my grandfather and great grandparents came from...Portree. ❤ Thank you that was beautiful. 😊 👏
@patriciasmith70744 ай бұрын
I am 77 and my people came from England and Ireland and I love all of the whole of the country. I did get to spend 3 weeks there on vacation and I loved every minute. My ancestors wanted to marry who their family considered the wrong religion so both sets immigrated to America to get away from family and marry who they wanted to. Over the years things are less hostile. We all seem to get along fine and appreciate our past and history.
@denisefeldmann85372 ай бұрын
This was also my Mother’s favourite song. She was born in Montreal, Canada of Scottish parents and my Dad was born in Balfron, county Stirling in Scotland. A beautiful piece of music which holds dear memories for me.
@angelapreston89197 ай бұрын
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful.
@adelekevanmurerai73607 ай бұрын
Great Performance!....much appreciated by an Scots expat, living in Italy👏 🎶💙🏴💙🎶
@Anastajia200522 күн бұрын
One here living in California.
@missmerrily48307 ай бұрын
A traditional Gaelic folk song, from 1782 orginally called Cuachag nan Craobh (Cuckoo of the Tree). Alternative lyrics were composed circa 1885 by an Englishman. Yet more were written by Robert Louis Stevenson, but it is the 1885 lyrics which are now traditionally sung to the Skye boat tune. The song commemorates a famous event which is said to have occurred when Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped his defeat at the Jacobite Rebellion, in a small boat, disguised as a serving maid, to the isle of Skye. He was assisted in his escape by Flora McDonald, the 'Flora who watched by his head' in the song. Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing. Onward, the sailors cry! Carry the lad that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye. Loud the winds howl, loud the waves roar, Thunderclaps rend the air. Baffled our foes stand on the shore. Follow they will not dare. Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing. Onward, the sailors cry! Carry the lad that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye. Many's the lad fought on that day Well the claymore did wield, When the night came, silently lay Dead on Culloden’s field. Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing. Onward, the sailors cry! Carry the lad that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye. Though the waves leap, soft shall ye sleep, Ocean's a royal bed. Rocked in the deep, Flora will keep Watch by your weary head Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing. Onward, the sailors cry Carry the lad that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye.
@charlotteerasmus81277 ай бұрын
Thanks for explaining the story..and giving the lyrics,... very much appreciated..🎶🎤🎹❤
@muchty627 ай бұрын
Thank you for supplying all the verses. I sung this in the school choir around 70 years ago and had forgotten parts of the song but all came back as soon as I saw your comment.
@lindastrang87034 ай бұрын
We learned this song in Elementary school in the '50s in Victoria, BC Canada. I have loved it since. :) thanks for the info ❤
@carolcasey54413 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@pastorjimbob7 ай бұрын
Wonderful to see all these young people so talented
@donaldwingent5476 ай бұрын
My favourite song , this performance is outstanding, if you cannot see the waves or hear the beat of the oarsmen as Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald Flee to safety then I will not share with you my bottle of Drambuie.
@DeirdreMcNamara5 ай бұрын
Well, fill up m' glass then! I already wrote about the cadences... beeeeaaaauuutiful! 🥳
@lizzy-folksongsscottis45182 ай бұрын
Magic descriptive comment Love it!
@RuthTaylor-gu3vtАй бұрын
My husband used to sing this to each of our eight children when they were tiny babies.
@pieteri.duplessis7 ай бұрын
Delightfully beautiful. Yes, mankind say we are advancing, are we, when this type of singing seem to die out?
@ietfakkeldij54746 ай бұрын
Geweldig, ik heb genoten, heb het opgeslagen en ga zeker nog een keer genieten
@frankkelleher18887 ай бұрын
We were taught this in primary school in Ireland 🇮🇪 beautiful song 🎵
@charmianjohnson23647 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved it. From a Welsh woman living in Perth Western Australia.
@ihforsyth4 ай бұрын
Well done , my cousin Alastair Fraser plays in the Fiddle orchestra .
@jessiewoollard62517 ай бұрын
Wonderful ❤
@lizellbyleveld59767 ай бұрын
Beautiful..from South Africa..Thanks
@brummie00077 ай бұрын
That was such a beatiful performance, my Mum sang this tune to me when I was a nipper and we are Brummie's, so sweet :)
@jeaninemaloney9572Ай бұрын
I agree more singing of this beautiful song ❤
@stevephillips78844 ай бұрын
Glad to know all those things, why the music is so good.
@fionamckinnon116718 күн бұрын
This is special to me was played at my brothers funeral so Thankyou
@antm647 ай бұрын
Such a wonderful video! Thank you for posting...much appreciated!
@gabymillar93476 ай бұрын
Makes me homesick!😢🇨🇦🇬🇧
@Laroc572 ай бұрын
I imagine it was quite a feat to get all this together and the result is lovely. I hope the experience stays with the children
@user-kg4fg7sn5k7 ай бұрын
Fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@erika76747 ай бұрын
I found this very very moving, and I'm not even Scottish nor do I have a particular love of the bagpipes! Bravo everyone!
@ducatiman13097 ай бұрын
Well done you lot !!! Great to hear your voices !!!!XX
@leecarlson97137 ай бұрын
Absolutely lovely! My ancestral roots are in the UK-England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. But Scotland holds my heart!😊
@edemontfort94826 ай бұрын
Oh yes, beautiful lyrics and the theme of Outlander, the song both sweet and heartbreaking. Dreams that were dashed and so many lost at Culloden. Well done, children.
@keithmitchell32826 ай бұрын
the little people were fantastic , and the orchestra were ok also , lovely
@telemachus537 ай бұрын
Great song, also learnt it in school. Note: The kids in their singing actually took the right tempo whereas the conductor, whilst conducting the fiddles in the beginning dragged a bit and made the music slightly stodgy. Well done kids!
@gretajandrews41053 ай бұрын
So heart warming for us wvith scottish roots
@stevewaters4492 ай бұрын
So glad I've come across this lovely performance. So many musicians together, there's nothing like it. 🎼🎵🎶 👏❤️👏❤️👏
@BevHoward-ne9xr7 ай бұрын
This was sung at my dad's funeral 😢😢
@marieobrien68817 ай бұрын
Wonderful very moving well done
@enawilson32105 ай бұрын
You can't beat the swirls off the bagpipes .touch the very soul and hearts ❤❤❤❤❤
@judysibley10663 ай бұрын
Beautiful ❤
@carolsloss84404 ай бұрын
Beautiful.
@tessariles44886 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jenniferwatson77695 ай бұрын
Those children were incredible 👏
@suzyharthcock79137 ай бұрын
Asa MacLeod of Mac Leod this song echoes in my heart always…Like a bird on the wing, over the sea to Skye.🤍🕊️🪬🙏🏻😘
@robertdileo32697 ай бұрын
one of my favorite songs
@ThePlataf4 ай бұрын
Great grandma was from Skye...i must get there some day...
@margaretleinster51294 ай бұрын
You should and you will love it a truly enchanting Island
@pmajudge6 ай бұрын
BEAUTIFUL INDEED!!! FROM, U.K. (2023).
@hanswinstam63125 ай бұрын
This is so god to hear a great tune and and all those tallanted kids play and sing makes your heart warm
@peterhipsey27014 ай бұрын
From an old sassenach, that was beautiful.
@maedilein68027 ай бұрын
Beautiful! ❤❤
@nigelmaclean50802 ай бұрын
I used to be in the choir in St George's church, Parktown, Johannesburg from 1947 to 1954. I was at a private school called P. T. P. S We shared St Georges with the girls from Roedean, the young fellas from Pridwin school for boys. This was one of the songs that our choir used to sing from time to time. It's the memories that come flooding back. I'm 83 now and I can tell you how fresh some of the memories trickle down through the ages. ....
@user-yf7gj4xz1s2 ай бұрын
Went thru Parktown on the bus everyday to Wits, early 70's. Grew up in Thurso. Good on ye!
@lizzy-folksongsscottis45182 ай бұрын
So glad you are familiar with this song. I grew up with it In Edinburgh but stayed in Capetown for 28 yrs. I am 82 yrs old back in UK but sang this song in CapeTown Many Times too One of my favourites as well. :) .
@bonnielucas32445 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@louiseclark79672 ай бұрын
American MacAllister here of Scottish Acadian descent. This song speaks to my soul. Just love it, even though it's a bit of a sad song.
@ronscannell69427 ай бұрын
I'm crying
@user-ub8ru6uz4h7 ай бұрын
😢 Wow, what a performance, thank you!❤
@patrickbridges970Ай бұрын
Learned this 75 yrs ago…Bonnie Prince Charlie
@jamesrobin7 ай бұрын
Very nice!
@michaelfrost45844 ай бұрын
As an Australian, listening to this makes me soo proud of my Scottish heritage 😊😊😊😊
@russnixon60204 ай бұрын
My Scots ancestors are MacKinnons of Skye!.This music resonates in my DNA.
@jds17224 ай бұрын
It just kept getting better and better, wow! Spectacular!
@BillRumsby-yd9tg7 ай бұрын
Love it.
@50Toots6 ай бұрын
One of my favorite songs!!! Excellent job everyone...I found it very moving. Thank you!
@markherron14073 жыл бұрын
I love the Mantovani version! Blessings and hugs!
@joycefox16377 ай бұрын
Superb❤
@lllowkee65337 ай бұрын
Love it.!
@huwking-jones49576 ай бұрын
My mother’s McInnes forebears came from Heaste/Harripool in Sleat on the Isle of Skye wonder how many boats they used other than the one the song was about 😊
@billyboggs5414 ай бұрын
Amen i love it Lord thank you Amen
@mackiemackie-rs7fx2 ай бұрын
WOW, 🤩 they were fantastic ❤xxx
@user-ub8ru6uz4h7 ай бұрын
Absolutely perfect!😢❤
@christinacruden8867 ай бұрын
Where was the Piper? Awesome CHOIR. WELL DONE KIDS! FROM VANCOUVER CANADA. 🏴🏴🇨🇦👏🏻❤️😂
@erika76747 ай бұрын
The piper was to the left of the cellos (our left, that is).
@user-og2bv8ym3k2 ай бұрын
Fabulous.That is touching. Kindly regards from Austria 🇦🇹🙋🪻
@glendahoward82592 ай бұрын
This is beautiful!! 🔥❤️
@sonjakogler23564 ай бұрын
Bravo! I love this song! 🥰
@aidasoto29367 ай бұрын
Hermoso me encanta me hizo feliz escuchar eso
@billmcallister14047 ай бұрын
Aye Charles Stewart would have been proud as I am ,we’ll done.
@jsemplefelton53482 ай бұрын
Charles Stewart was anything but Scottish. I am not sure he even spoke the language. After growing up in the finesse of Europe, Scotland must have been a shock to him.
@billmcallister14042 ай бұрын
@@jsemplefelton5348 Carefull your bitterness is showing.