Bothy Ballad

The Bothy Ballad is a traditional Scottish folk music genre that originated in the 19th century. It is characterized by its use of the fiddle, accordion, and other traditional instruments, as well as its narrative lyrics that tell stories of rural life in Scotland. The songs often feature themes of love, loss, and the hardships of rural life. The Bothy Ballad is a popular genre of traditional Scottish folk music and is still performed today.