How I wish Gavin Greig to clothe that / and [?] o' Bon-Accord
![How I wish Gavin Greig to clothe that / and [?] o' Bon-Accord](images/JSS0016.jpg)
| ID | JSS0016 |
| Title | How I wish Gavin Greig to clothe that / and [?] o' Bon-Accord |
| Document Reference | MS2726/4a |
| Format | 220 x 260 mm |
| Medium | pen on music manuscript paper |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Air |
| Item Description | The Bonnie Lass o' Bon-Accord was inspired by an Aberdeen servant lass Skinner met called Wilhelmina Bell. 'Bon-Accord' is the expression Aberdonians often used to refer to Aberdeen. Note Skinner's descriptive notes. The extended title shows how Skinner was very keen for Gavin Greig to arrange this melody: 'to clothe' it. Click on the audio link below to hear Skinner playing it. |
| Creator | James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript | James Scott Skinner |
| Editor | Gavin Greig |
| Arranger | Gavin Greig |
| Publisher | Bayley & Ferguson |
| Time Period | 1880s - 1900s |
| Associated Dates: Creation | 1888 |
| Associated Dates: Publication | 1903 |
| Related Images | MS2726; MS3088/1/11 |
| Relationships | JSS0017, JSS0018, JSS0579, JSS0580 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
| Audio | Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd115a |
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