Weekly Nugget- The Skye Boat Song
Outlander's theme song played at the Queen's Funeral!
If you have watched Outlander, or have listened to your share of Scottish music, you will certainly recognize the tune of The Skye Boat Song. The lyrics which were composed by Sir Harold Boulton, 2nd Baronet tell of Bonny Prince Charlie’s escape to the Isle of Skye after he was defeated in the Battle of Culloden in 1746. And while this song is a popular…
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