Arran Boat (The)

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ARRAN BOAT, THE. AKA and see "The Highland Boat Song." Scottish, Slow Air (6/8 time). E Dorian. Standard tuning. AAB. The Arran Islands lie off the southwest coast of Scotland, not to be confused with the Isle of Aran, off the west coast of Ireland. Printed sources: Kerr (Merry Melodies), vol. 1; No. 2, pg. 47. Martin (Ceol na Fidhle), vol. 1, 1991; pg. 11. Recorded sources: Shanachie Records 79017, John & Phil Cunningham  "Against the Storm" (1980).

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