The Skye Boat Song Bagpipes

[@dianal4209]

Lovely that this was played by pipers as the Queen's coffin made it's way five days ago through the lovely Scots byways to Edinburgh. And then again on entering Windsor Castle grounds. Our queen loved Scotland and the Scots people and spent her happiest days at Balmoral. 19 Sept 2022

[@guttvac6302]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@harrylane4]

well the ENGLISH queen certainly felt some way about scotland, but idk if i'd call it love

[@scotsexile1]

Maybe your queen but not mine.

[@woody816]

​@@harrylane4what makes you say that. Scotland is a beautiful place and the Scots people are amazing so why wouldn't she love it. A very proud Highlander 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥃🥃

[@sunnysim3583]

Love this moving sound= played at the Queens funeral yesterday.

[@beachcomber7200]

I took the boat over to Skye with my Da in 1984. He was whistling this tune on the deck. Best man I ever knew, he was.

[@fanofbesp8923]

What a lovely memory to have Beach Comber. I too went over the sea to Skye, 2 years after you and your father. Beautiful place.

[@hsltr1]

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[@Anjuli50]

This was one of my father's favorite tunes to play on the pipes -- he was largely self-taught, and loved the pipes all his life.

[@brythompson3887]

Reminds me of my late grandma who loved this song with bagpipes

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Love this song and the pipes

[@patriciasmith9039]

Love the bagpipes and this song…

[@MrGottmusik]

Thank you so much for recording the tune without any sythoharmonies added. Simply drones and chanter.... as it should be.

[@Willysmb44]

Thanks for the info, I didn't know much about the song. I served alongside a British unit when I was in the US Army and they had their own pipers, I never got enough of it... When they played Scotland the Brave or Amazing Grace on the pipes, ALL of my soldiers stopped what they were doing and came around to listen, even the kids from the inner cities. I guess true class transcends all cultures.

[@LilMissHellbunny666]

How I love being Scottish :) Songs like this always bring me back home and make me all patriotic! :)

[@tipray]

Simply beautiful! I am American and my family is from Skye, came over during the Highland clearances. This will be played at our dad's funeral. Thanks so much for posting.

[@ysaeed6663]

This particular tune -- Skye Boat -- has always fascinated me. As a 10 year old I used to go wherever there was a slow march event in my home town in India. Have been trying to listen on the internet or any other source for years. At last today I could get hold of one along with the lyrics.

[@gordp8482]

When I explained this tune to my 4 y.o. son He immediately renamed it " The sad King song" A beautiful melody that stands the test of 200 years time and counting.

[@1963BirdDog]

Very nice. My wife and I were in Scotland this summer and visited Culloden, among other sites. We plan to return as soon as possible to visit Skye and other places that we missed. What a beautiful country with lovely people.

[@cherryxred9]

Im scottish and this was uploaded on my birthday! YAY!

[@evergreen58791]

Scotland is the home of my ancestors and I was blessed to live there for three years. It's been 27 years since I was there but I still remember the kindness displayed by the Scottish people for it is a blessed land.

[@StrathendrickPiper]

and it's a great tune to be learning, thanks and best wishes from Scotland

[@richardwyland8588]

one of my favorite tunes on the pipes...

[@warrenmaloney]

Here's to you Mum on your 108th. Here's to you bonnie Lass! Thanks for teaching me to dance, to read, and to love Scotland!

[@robertsetz]

This is a lovely tune. I learned some of it's history today. At least, I learned that the song reflects the "retreat" of Bonnie Prince Charlie after his defeat and the unconscionable massacre of his "Highland" army at Culloden in 1746. Charles, a Polish Scot, was CIC for the Highland Clans at Culloden's field. He was reported as chronically indecisive and inexperienced, and his generals suffered lack of communication or accord during the relatively short battle. The Highland Scots and affiliate troops were brave but exhausted and outnumbered by the "German led, English and Scottish Unionists" [the House of Hanover, then ruling England] whose CIC on the field was The Duke of Cumberland. The Battle was one massacre. The merciless killing of the wounded after the battle and the subsequent executions of participant and non participant [in battle] men, women and children of the region, became stone etched examples of the barbarous acts of eradication which the Duke of Cumberland had ordered. He was forever after known as the "Butcher" in regional variation and, "of Culloden". Prince Charles was a Catholic of the House of Stuart and bent on the replacement of the Hanoverian protestant, George II. When it all went wrong in that last battle on British soil, he is reported to have fled eventually to France, and with little mind for the devastation and tragedy left behind him. There are many tales of this time and, like mine and the Skye Boat Song, they were penned many decades after the event. Nevertheless, I think that the tune remains a beautiful one.

[@aprilonpot]

one interesting fact is they never betrayed him, so they could not of been that pissed of with him

[@hayley8715]

Thank you for taking the time to explain all you did.

[@RULQQKN1959]

During this Co-vid- pandemic, I had lots of time at home and watch the entire series of Outlander - 5 seasons. This 1st season covered this historical event and the writers and directors gave careful attention and detail to this battle. It was very well done. Thanks for explaining the history Robert.

[@T_Dun]

Not exactly a fair description considering the great success of the Highlanders in their crusade against the Hanoverians (they got to Derby!).

[@robertsetz]

@@T_Dun I've just looked up the brief description given in Wikipedia of Culloden and short but relevant historical events there. In my attempts to trace the history and relevance of the Sky Boat Song I restricted the nub my research to the time of the brief battle in which the Highlanders were defeated by "The Butcher of Culloden" - The Duke of Cumberland, and where after, "Bonnie Prince Charlie" was to hurriedly flee to France. The achievements of the Highland Clans and army were never in question but their final stand at Culloden was a tragedy made more so by the subsequent, summary executions of any thought to be connected to the defeated side. This was to include men, women and children in the surrounding areas as well as those Highlanders wounded on the battlefield. To be "fair" in your terms, a treatise on the historical relationship between Scotland and England would be almost a prerequisite! Being of Irish descent myself, both the "Highland Clearances" (among other long term, historical events) in Scotland, and the first attempts at British rule over Ireland in the mid 12th century and beyond, do not historically endear me to British Imperialism of days gone by!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

This was played by a single piper at My Da's Funeral It was his favorite song..

[@queenierani3076]

I'm a Malaysian and this song made me sobbed like a child. Why is that so?

[@roberttomaino4080]

The pipes will do that

[@johnburns8660]

They affect the nervous system.

[@daniluvsjedward]

This was my Grandads funeral song as we said our final goodbyes to him, such a horrible moment but a truly beautiful song

[@GoldenEagle_Matariki_Kaleolani]

Great song, soothes my nerves after my flu recovery. My family friends (papa's best friend) are Scottish (very good people)

[@jzarowitz]

This song played by a piper at my grandfather's funeral recently. Thanks for uploading.

[@ocripes]

I learned this on pipes when I was about 11 years old. The only way I've ever wanted to hear it is solo pipes or a pipe band without brass (e.g full band of the Scots Guards).

[@lakshmi_rblxslime35]

I don't think anyone that ISNT a piper understands how hard it is I'm young and I'm just onto pipes it's really hard can you adjust them??

[@StrathendrickPiper]

you just can't beat pipes being played

[@darylwesley6952]

This is performed by Duncan Pittock.

[@karinamclachlan6577]

Awesome

[@kuylen67]

verry nice tune , i am learning this tune hope to be playing it soon on the GHB all the best from flanders

[@delron44]

shivers down the spine, and im a cockney, thanks for posting

[@froggystyle642]

I could say I'm lucky in a thousand ways, but then I could say I was born in Scotland. Luckier still, and God wiling, I'll die here.

[@philippemahe6207]

Magnifique

[@dannymcclintock6880]

Thanks Strathendrik You Always Have The Top Quality Piping Videos Can You Do One Of Angus Mackinnon? ThX

[@StrathendrickPiper]

thanks for your story, where in the world are you based? oh and cheers for watching and commenting too

[@garryneilmackinnon7468]

That one day son I love you Scotland

[@andrewbest6791]

Play it as they’re lowering me in to the ground please

[@paulvalentine9617]

this sound brings upon the song a new purpundance.

[@davemacdonald6548]

Beautiful.

[@patrickmcclintock3791]

I had a Piper play this at my Fathers Memorial Service

[@Nekromant11]

Thanks for your upload. This reminds me my childhood. Hails from Armenia \m/

[@tiahall9578]

I play the bagpipes it’s sooooooooooooooooo much fun

[@robsvideos1140]

Incredible job playing

[@StrathendrickPiper]

thanks for watching and commenting

[@StrathendrickPiper]

a fine choice!

[@mellindsay6609]

My dad is the best at this song what a man

[@StrathendrickPiper]

totally agree!

[@Faithwitness]

Here's to you Ian!!

[@kisaneko_sterlinglune]

this will be my wedding march

[@Wudugast]

I came here from Outlander lol

[@Jackthesmilingblack]

Worth consideration when you're planning your funeral. Check the church scene in "The Constant Gardener".

[@StrathendrickPiper]

thanks for watching this and commenting:)

[@Glad_Daddy]

My family blood ranges for and from the ol macneacail or macnicol clans from Scotland

[@anishbhattacharya5623]

Only fools can dislike it.

[@StrathendrickPiper]

lol nice 1 buddy

[@gypsey01]

played for money at her funeral same age as the queen

[@joedeep130535]

I think I will stay with Amazing Grace for mine but this runs it close

[@emmajoyce763]

good

[@webbrowser.2938]

Grandpas funeral

[@gamingwithaxumisagoodyoutuber]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪

[@doo55able]

Braw

[@MsTommyknocker]

Gay

[@emmajoyce763]

good