Colonel Robertson (2)

 COLONEL ROBERTSON [2]. Scottish, Strathspey. E Minor. Standard tuning (fiddle). AAB. The melody is attributed to Niel Gow in the Gow's 2nd Collection (1788). The title may refer to Colonel Alexander Robertson (see "Colonel Robertson of Strewan's Welcome Home" below, for more), like Gow from Perthshire. Printed sources: Gow (Second Collection of Niel Gow's Reels), 1788; p. 12 (3rd edition). Stewart-Robertson (The Athole Collection), 1884; p. 156.

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