Mormond Braes

Barndance · 4/4 · D major

Mormond Braes is a traditional Scottish bothy ballad and tune of uncertain precise origin that celebrates the landscape of Aberdeenshire. Played in 4/4 time as a lively barndance in the key of D major, its character is upbeat, sturdy, and well-suited for rural social gatherings. While its exact date of composition and original composer remain unverified, the tune became widely popular through traditional singing and instrumental performance across Northeast Scotland.

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