Lamkin

Contributors

Neilson, Anne, 1944- (3725)

Fieldworkers

Bennett, Dr Margaret, 1946- (13) McKean, Dr Tom A., 1961- (2880)

Date 08 April 1993

Track ID 99758

Part 1

Track Information

Original Track ID

SA1993.31

Original Tape ID

SA1993.031

Summary

Lamkin carries out work on a nobleman's castle, but is never paid. When the lord leaves on a journey, Lamkin gains entrance to the castle with the help of a treacherous nurse. They kill the lord's baby, but are caught and hanged when the lord returns.

Item Notes

Recorded at the 'Muckle Sangs' concert at Edinburgh Folk Festival.

Recording Location

County - Midlothian

Parish - Edinburgh

Village/Place - Edinburgh

Language

Scots

Genre

Song

Collection

SoSS

Source Type

Reel to reel

Audio Quality

Good