Commentary by Jeannie Robertson on Bonny Annie And Andrew Lammie

Audio file
Date recorded: November 30, 1953
Contributor(s): Performer: Robertson, Jeannie; Performer: Lomax, Alan; Recordist: Lomax, Alan
Subject(s):
Genre: interview/commentary
Culture: Lowland Scotland, Scottish
Instruments: voice
Setting: Probably Alan Lomax's flat
Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Physical form: Reel to Reel
Tape number: T3448
Track Number: 2
Archive ID: T3448R02
Note: Jeannie tells the story of Bonny Annie, the daughter of the miller of Tifty; her lover, Andrew Lammie; and her murder. A true story, she says, that happened 300 years ago. Annie is buried in the churchyard at Fyvie, where there is said to be a stone that weeps for her.
Belongs to: Jeannie Robertson II 11/53
About the session: Interviews with and songs sung by Regina "Jeannie" Robertson, MBE, "acclaimed balladeer of Scotland's travelling clans."
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