The Corries, Flower of Scotland (original version)

[@revinhatol]

O Flouer o Scotland, Whan will we see yer like again, That focht an dee'd for, Yer wee bit Hill an Glen, An stuid agin him, Prood Edwart's Airmie, An sent him hamewart tae think again. Thir days is past nou, An in the past thay maun bide, But we can aye rise nou, An be the nation again, That stuid agin him, Prood Edwart's Airmie, An sent him hamewart tae think again.

[@davelawson8568]

This will be Scotland's national anthem for eternity. What a legacy to leave behind.

[@margaretstewart7109]

So true xx

[@jimlyon7276]

@@margaretstewart7109 - Fine it may be, though not a traditionalist, i'd still vote for "SCOTS WHA HA'E"

[@StevieMcC]

@@jimlyon7276That’s inspiring no one

[@jimlyon7276]

:) :) :)

[@aileenlightbody91]

Although the Corries sang this many times, this is probably their best version for its sheer evocative simplicity. Alba gu bràth!

[@jimlyon7276]

@AileenLightbody - While I won't disagree with you I prefer the later version. In my view once they had invented the Combolin & mastered it they achieved a peak FAR above any other folk singers !

[@jimlyon7276]

SOAR alba gu bràth! :)

[@fruitychink]

When Ronnie was interviewed on Travelling Folk some years ago he was quite clear that neither thought this was a good version and in terms of tempo they changed it in 1969 to the more familiar version. Personally , I liked the bouzouki and drum and the more evocative medieval feel that this version has .

[@johngray8606]

True there's no Scottish folk group to top the Corries. I've listened to them for years, from when they were a quartet with Paddy Bell. I live in Argentina, but my homeland will always be where I was born, Scotland. I'm 81now, but have never forgotten my roots, I still manage to visit family in Scotland most years, and I think I leave a little bit of me there every time. The Corries music takes me back home each time I listen to them. Only one out of four left now, very dad. Grateful thanks for the songs.

[@paulfrewzy7374]

And Us Scott's Miss the likes of OurHomeBreads Try unique stars All us Scott's Are(FactsBe) Ps am n Ireland livin Now n u Seem ti get home Much more thin aye, So Send ma Eternal Love from a far From One Scotsman tae Another I BET If I Knew You you'd Have a Thousand tails tae tell Yir a Young young man If Young it Heart. >< =WitWeeSeekSeeksUs= ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ ♡♡♡♡♡ ♡♡ ♡Respect fae wan Scottish guy ti Another. -WeeAreOneCeltic-

[@johngray8606]

Hello Paul Scotty, many thanks for your text, I'm quite moved by it. Aye, as always we Scots have to " stick together " , strange ,wherever we go, people seem to take to us. Even after the Malvina's war, we're still loved by the Argentine people, not so the lot south of the border. Whenever I'm introduced to someone here by my wife, first thing they say is " William Wallace, and of course, kilt, and whisky " walking, even in town, somebody across the street will shout, Hola John. Susie will say , " who's that, I haven't a clue" . even Susie feels more Scottish than Argentinian. My family in Scotland love her, as her family here do me, so I'm very blessed. Please take extra care during these terrible times. God Bless. 👍👍🌹🌹👍👍

[@riboid]

How did you end up over then John - tell us your story, please?

[@alexisbuchanan2028]

There's always a hauf waiting for our well traveled Scottish sons and daughters. Alba Gu Brath. 🥃👍

[@johngray8606]

@@alexisbuchanan2028 Slante Alexis. We of the old country must stick together. As we say, " here's take us, and whas like us. No mony an they're a died. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DavingaxOne]

The National Anthem of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Slasheri]

Greatest National Anthem in the world. Greetings from Finland ❤

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

So kind of you ✊ 🙂 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alextripney6096]

This is beyond doubt the finest folk group to evolve from Bonnnie Scotland,”When will we see there likes again”🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@teresajose2280]

Scottish and proud. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 this seriously brings tears to my eyes.

[@666animaenpena]

Respect from Colombia to all Scottish bravehearts.

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Right back at ye my friend 👌 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@deltasquared7777]

This is the absolute best performance of Flower of Scotland; I think it will never be surpassed.

[@aleverrepoemason7673]

Scotland is the most stupendous country in the world!Bless you forever Scotland!

[@Daemon1356]

Bless you kind sir

[@scottwoodsatayephonerepair879]

Ohh wee know lol 😂 Thanks mate

[@paulfrewzy7374]

Ta deary ñ BeBlessed WhatWeeSeekSeeksUs(FactsBe).. From Scottish Paz In Ireland. >

[@alextripney3812]

Yes we are.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stevenlornie1261]

Not under SNP it isn't.

[@bazanderson8283]

best version of Flower of Scotland, all my love to The Corries ❤🙏

[@judithkeverne726]

I'm Cornish and love this song

[@dutchigirl]

It's the original version. They wrote it

[@shriner62]

I loved when Billy Connolly distinguished them as the "Angry Corrie" and the "Sentimental Corrie".

[@MrCoke1114]

Fact about where the video is filmed The video is filmed at ruthven barracks, where after the battle of culloden Charles Edward Stuart told what was left of the jacobite army to head to the barracks for safety and to form a plan. He however had fled to skye.

[@nodarkthings]

RIP Alan Watt. Found you almost 15 years ago thanks to Alex Jones. I tired of Jones quickly but not Mr Watt. Thanks for all your work.

[@juliajanssens8432]

The great Corries - their voices reverberate, their instruments send the air a ' humming, as outwards goes their great call to the hearts of men.

[@jimbuckley2862]

English born here but with Scottish family. I love this song. Reminds me of the times I visited Scotland as a Child.

[@einargislesellevold9198]

Norwegian I am. But Norway´s great composer Edvard Grieg (the Peer Gynt suite) was of Scottish heritage. Anyway struggling up the hillside of Ben Nevis in August 2017, I was determined to sing Flower of Scotland, one of my favorite songs - on top of the cairn. I did with all my heart. A great experience on the highest point of the United Kingdom.

[@BarryFerguson1]

Well done!

[@einargislesellevold9198]

tiger3842 No but I love going to all of the UK. Reaching the highest summit of the UK was a massive boost. A big achivement..? No not at all - but singing Flower of Scotland at the top of Ben Nevis was great.

[@northscot9862]

@@einargislesellevold9198 . you left some of your blood in land. Good mix {from years gone by},all mad bastards together. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH.

[@nbenefiel]

no one can top the Corries.

[@stephenmurray9228]

Can't doubt you there My Mom in Cork Ireland gave me a small inkling as to their power Roy wrote this After i listen to this i'm going to listen to the rousing rendition that the Scots rugby supporters gave justice to (brothers of mine in all but name) at a triple crown way back Thank you Scotland for Roy and Ronnie and for their perserverance

[@lewisjohnson7108]

Just discovered "the corries" today jan 29, 2020 while scrolling youtube and i absolutely love it. My regards from the Philippines.

[@euanm2054]

I love my Country with all that I am, So to find this version of our anthem, I cant tell you how Gallas it makes me........ Standing tall, chest out with a tear in my eye.....Scotland Forever!!!!

[@megafishtank1]

gives me goosebups evert time i listen , come on Scotland independance

[@lyndadickinson3389]

English but have lived in Scotland over 20 years - love this song

[@stacksflat7482]

Go on Allen thanks 🙏 he has truly transcended the matrix now

[@davyp2993]

This is the way I first heard this song. Witten in the dirge/pibroch style, lamenting our past, rather than the way most know it as a battle cry. To me, if a national anthem for Scotland is needed it should be another corries song, "Scotland will flourish". We should be looking forward to the future not dwelling in the past. But this song and the Tay boat song will for ever take me back to seeing the corries in both concert halls and small village halls of my youth.

[@willacarr6998]

Simply....superb!Simple n honest!Silurian n strong...!Revealing the best of us !Simply Scotland ...

[@sfak5]

..playing the Greek bouzouki! Greetings to all Scottish from a Greek Jambo.

[@thebookpeddler]

Makes me tear up... God bless you Alan Watt and all you've done

[@brendan1522]

May God bless this most sacred place , nowhere on earth can even begin to touch this most wonderful country.

[@baffofraffo]

The best version i ever heard. Maybe the bodhran rhythm makes it so hypnotic and relaxing. I love it. Despite i am italian i love irish and scottish music, i feel it in my blood.

[@m.st.6657]

My favourite country! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@michelecrost7519]

Just brilliant. Old Scottish and Irish songs give me goose bumps.

[@daraj02]

You're a rangers fan, you hate Ireland even though you're ancestors moved from Scotland to Ireland back to Scotland back to Ireland and back to Scotland

[@TheCesplin]

As an American of Scottish descent this song gives me a thrill each time I hear it, my heart beats faster and I stand a little taller. Thanks for uploading.

[@RollOnToVictory]

Chris Esplin i heard this when I was kid in the US south, but changed to "proud Lincoln's army"

[@susanlittlejohn8054]

+Chris Esplin good for you man

[@mullza]

Same here as a german with Scottish/ Irish roots :D Never forget where you come from

[@makzjameson]

Likewise from British Columbia, Canada

[@mariareed5238]

I am scottish and just moved to America and I cried when I heard this version so up lifting so proud of who I am

[@johnbullick5799]

Despite what's been said, I was a student in Edinburgh from 1963 to 1965. I used to hang out in the Waverley Tavern down the Royal Mile and listen to folk music. Unfortunately, I forget the name of the guy (I'm 71 now) who arranged hootanannies in the 60.s and also produced records I think for Waverley Records but he organised a hootenanny folk concert in 1964 in I forget which hall, could have been Leith but I think it was further north, at which Roy Williamson introduced the maiden performance of "The Flower of Scotland".. It was romantic, emotional & evocative. In 1997, I was in New York (I'm Irish-born, now Canadian) with a Welsh friend on St Patrick's day at Tommy Makem's pub, drinking Guinness and enjoying Tommy Makem himself playing on guitar some four feet away. He had asked for requests, so I slipped a note for "The Flower of Scotland". He acquiesced, and to my astonishment, I heard behind me, like the witches' chorus in MacBeth, two older Scottish ladies singing along with tears rolilng down their cheeks. That was the last occasion I enjoyed "The Flower of Scotland" . I Love rugby and the song mehas been adopted as the Scottish national anthem . I remember the original nostalgia, yearning for a better life, not necessarily separation or independance. To me, it's a bit like singing along (as I used to) with the old IRA songs until you realize that some people take them seriously. and cruelty results. Having said all this, the Corrie Folk Trio were brilliant and Paddie Bell was a gem. Long may we miss her sweet, trilling voice. The 60's were great.

[@dorothyjacobs9972]

Great.

[@macalauresmuse]

Please don't equate a modern wish for Scottish independence, with prior violence in other areas. That is unfair, however you feel about it. I don't like this song as an anthem. I love it as a simple plea for standing up for ourselves.

[@moggog1107]

Heaven forbid anyone take something seriously. We’re all just supposed to be ironic and never sincere

[@shanemcintyre7228]

Thanks for the grate story man! Hell of a read

[@Arkybark]

Did you mean W. Gordon Smith? He worked for BBC Scotland, had a hand in organizing Scottish folk events. I think he also organized recordings He was also a playwright.

[@soniasavage5852]

Simply beautiful🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@НаидаСутаева-х4в]

I very like Celtic folk music. Beautiful song.

[@alextripney3812]

Just plain and simple I am so proud to be a Scot.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@davidlaw479]

All hail Roy Williamson, a real Flower of Scotland!

[@bigteddy66]

Didn't know Roy but I did meet his daughter at her home near Forres moray. Scotland. Sadly she is gone now as well

[@websurfer5772]

They're like the Scottish Beatles. I love this sound and I'm happy I'm Scottish.

[@samssoniv]

what an amazing duo of music that tears your soul

[@barrybignut7416]

Two legends. Nothing more

[@AllansStation]

The original and best version oh this iconic song.

[@nakima61]

Just found this version. There is another one, sensitively sung, that's it up there at the top. I key in "Flower of Scotland Corries Mandolinda" to find it. Mandolinda shared it on KZbin. Thankyou Mandolinda.

[@paddingtonthomson8561]

That's the best ever version. Love it xx

[@d1nonly789]

R.I.P. Alan Watt Thank you for all your teachings and may your soul rest in peace. "May your God or your God's go with you"

[@MarshallEFarris]

I love this version...wonderful to finally hear it...thanks

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

I was unfamiliar with this version til recently, and i CAN'T stop listening to it... and i weep every single time which makes it impossible to sing along. That rhythmic pattern is deceptively complex but it sounds so effortless, and the modal melody/harmony choices strike as hard as the lyrics. Majestic. Passionate. Solid. Wounded. Glorious. Precisely what Scotland has become to me.❤

[@AReservoirDog]

This video alone is what made me want to visit an abbey, and I'm glad to say I did. In January a friend and I went to Neath Abbey in Wales. One day I'll get to one in Scotland, but Neath is seriously like nothing I have ever seen before. You feel such an extreme reverence of time itself in a place that is so old, even though it is in ruins - it is still an ever lasting reminder of the people who built, and used it.

[@MrRonan70]

Played this at my dad's funeral as he was a great corries fan

[@georgesmith9352]

Will be arriving in GOD'S land. July. Born Scottish, always Scottish. Love the music that I have been listening to. Flower of Scotland always gets me. All the best to all my fellow country people. Trying to be p.c.

[@gartnait1]

This is the best version.

[@EdinSaonensis1]

Makes me cry

[@makeller24]

I'm a better person from Hearing this ....treasure from 60 years ago!!

[@lowlyrover358]

This is for you, Alan Watt. Your legacy will live on, we'll make sure of it.

[@christopherd597]

Who

[@tedskam]

I'm here to pay my heartfelt respect for Alan Watt. I feel like I just lost an important friend.

[@kristenwaterton4087]

🙏

[@christopherd597]

Who’s Alan Watt

[@mrchocolatebean8878]

@@christopherd597 i think they're referring to the conspiracy theorist

[@Kartalinho1903]

Love from Turkey, very nice National Anthem, you are a proud country like we are.

[@paulmcmahon864]

This original recording is the most beautiful rendition of the most beautiful song. Thank you Roy. On to Independence.

[@UK-Blue]

Absolutely brilliant 👏 Love to Scotland from a Yorkshire pudding that has just moved to Scotland after spending half my life and money here!

[@paddingtonthomson8561]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cecilwilson5442]

My great grandfather was born in Lanarkshire fought in WW1 , HIS SON MY GRANDFATHER FOUGHT IN WW2 ,, what a cracking song still making Warriors,☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland,, Scottish power all around the world 🌎

[@harrybuik9763]

The twa braves men oh scotland they sang and played this tune walking down the main road in Pitlochry absolutely fabulous, 💙💜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dundas7878]

I love you Scotland

[@StewartNicolasBILLYCONNOLLY]

Never in human experience have we seen the writer of a Nation's chosen National Anthem performing the piece live in person. Scotland, heed the words, get aff yer knees and be a Nation again.

[@euanm2054]

Gon Yersel Big Yin.......

[@ZalthorAndNoggin]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@michaelwinters4525]

Thank you Alan, for all that you have given me. May your soul find rest from this turbulent world. Your friend in spirit.

[@georgeboyter]

What a brilliant version. I'd never heard this before so thanks.

[@MrConan89]

"Version"? The wrote it.

[@allanking6112]

Our land, my land, Scotland xx

[@WolfieD-yp5ez]

Aye ! This shud be the "New" national anthum! The True words are here in this grand song!

[@stevenwheeler5324]

Scots are made from heaven lad's 👍 we are the best of the best 💝✌✌ do not involve us in any of that rubbish ✊✊✊ our sons have died for every cause for the greater cause 👏👏👏 for people to have a better ideal 💝💝💝💝

[@macpduff2119]

I bought their album while visiting Kingussie Scotland 1979

[@Homesickscott]

The word of this song in woven it all Scots no matter where in the world they are. When we hear Flower of Scotland each and every Scot should feel a wee bit taller. The goosebumps stand up on the back

[@ankeunruh7364]

same here. Every day beeing sent homewards to think again.

[@SH-lm6ek]

SteveIrwin sadly not the case for all Scots, some are happy to take the knee to the butchers apron

[@MrRoadhouse1974]

This song and any other time I hear bagpipes a break oot in goosebumps and makes my heart beat that wee bit prouder.

[@mckieandrena8019]

Wonderful for Scotland for ever loved 💙 ❤

[@johnwilliamson544]

The best place in the world I'm blessed

[@MrConan89]

Lovely rendition by the writers and original performers. I am surprised by only 130k 'views'. I perform this song and also have a KZbin vid of me performing it. Friends of mine (who knew the Corries) said they didn't like the adversarial theme of the song but I pointed out (as a Pom with Scottish ancestry) the words, 'those days are gone now'. I love the simplicity of the song which says so much.

[@jimlyon7276]

Sorry, but I can't help thinking your friends are a "bunch of wimps". Perhaps you should play them ""Scots Wha Ha'e" by The Corries on You Tube ( both songs are about Bannock burn ), & give them some reality??

[@petermuskus]

Yes, a classic, and there is no greater honour than having a song adopted by Jock Tamson's bairns. A more recent contender is Caledonia.

[@justinoconnell175]

RIP AW. May your God or your Gods go with you. Tell Hamish "Hello" for us.

[@tomb5396]

well said

[@markbrailsford8729]

This is so sad, especially at this time. It breaks my heart. But Alan's words will live on. We all need to stay strong.

[@soniasavage5852]

A more calm and reflective tune than the usual version you hear nowadays

[@Velvetspoonful]

Been smeared over a fair stretch of the globe myself. Was raised in France. Still Scottish. I belong to the land.

[@tommongan553]

With love from ireland FREEDOM

[@justannagie]

I love Scotlad so much!

[@lanabudvarson2553]

It's ranking up there as one of my favorite anthems.

[@mariavictoriasalita5273]

I want to see Scotland.

[@alextripney3812]

Shear Poetry,i am so glad to be Scottish and only one of a tiny nation of 5 million,how lucky i am. Alba Gu Brath.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@deenewrick1048]

From UK to Croatia,this song is loved by many English,just like myself and my late Father who brought me up with it,it may be about a battle but don`t you think the Corries would be sad to see your post,that the Irish,English,Welsh ans Scottish still have such animosity,this hatred is what rules the World today and drives people with your attitude to hate rather than see each other for what we are,lost souls striving to be better than our ancestors,this music means the World to me and I hate to see it used politically though I see why,I hope one day this horrible racism will cease and we will finally learn we are all the same,no one will ruin this song for me.

[@zytigon]

Oh clouds of Scotland When will you part and let the sunshine through ? to brighten our day now and end this dour weather that's depressing me I need some blue skies to cheer me up again

[@Irishpenguinirish]

Thank you so much! I've wondered for a long time.

[@junefoyer6725]

I am a Scottish ex patriot still love the country and always will be Scottish till the day I die and for evermore

[@murdochmclennan3510]

JUNE FOYER: The correct spelling is "expatriate."

[@DaveAlbiston]

brilliant

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Roy thought it was to sickly sentimental and kept it to himself, until Ronnie heard it and insisted that they play it. The rest, as they say, is history. Saw them twice in the mid '70s. Two memorable evenings.

[@jrshields17]

Absolutely Awesome, Scotland Forever

[@jazzx251]

Love the drone thing - that's so Scottish - they should have kept it!

[@msalazar12]

This is the best version ever of the song

[@greg434]

What a songwriter Roy was. ...

[@remotegod255]

such a great song, one of the most beautiful 'anthems' of the world. some of my mixed ancestry is Scottish, but it's always been the blood I feel closest to in spirit. have traveled parts of Scotland on several occasions, from Edinburgh to Glasgow and the Isle of Skye. Spent a semester at the University of Edinburgh as well. Not too bad for a Texas boy like me. The music and scenery and stories of the Scots raise the hairs on my neck and I'm proud to claim some small part of that heritage as my own.

[@scotsexile1]

I´m also in South America - in Brazil - and athough I love my Brazilian wife and family I´m a Scotsman above all.

[@officialblympicschannel2061]

Love it

[@dernochjungenoergler]

a classical piece, unbeaten

[@socratesgoulas9036]

The national Anthem of the Universe!!! Greetings from Hellas.

[@Mrgaming34241]

The best instrumental I have ever heard tbh.

[@dracodistortion9447]

Home of my forefathers, destination of mine ♡

[@alanturnbull5668]

Great: earliest rendition we have, I think. I remember visiting Ruthven Barracks in 1995 and even then I think some of what you see had crumbled a bit. I'm really keen to learn this - I have a new Irish bouzouki (typical GDAD tuning) but can tell from this that Roy's highest note is roughly B and he's using an opening tuning, essentially as a drone for his finger picking. I think he's got a Greek bouzouki but would love to know if any experts out there can enlighten me. Possibly Roy tuned things down to his own preference for this.