Annotation:Aldivalloch

A slow strathspey, although the first two parts are sometimes played as a reel. Aldivalloch is a placename in the Upper Cabrach, Moray, Scotland. "Roy's Wife of Aldovalloch" also references it in the title. The Gows directed it be played "Very Slow." Gow (Complete Repository), Part 1, 1799; pg. 3 (appears as "Aldavaloch"). Johnson (The Kitchen Musician No. 5; Mostly Irish Airs), 1985 (revised 2000); pg. 9. S. Johnson (A Twenty Year Anniversary Collection), 2003; pg. 37. Kerr (Merry Melodies), vol. 3; No. 23, pg. 5. McGlashan (Collection of Strathspey Reels), c. 1780/81; pg. 24. MacDonald (The Skye Collection), 1887; pg. 157.