Scotlandsmusic

This ballad was transcribed by Robert Burns with the tune for inclusion in the Scots Musical Museum. It tells the tale of William Gordon, Viscount Kenmure, who surrendered in 1715 after marching south in support of the Jacobite rising. He was beheaded in London in 1716. This is written for 2 fiddles with guitar chords and includes all the words so you can easily make a group arrangement.