Roslin Castle

Reel · 4/4 · D major

Roslin Castle is a traditional Scottish tune of uncertain origin that first appeared in print during the eighteenth century. Despite being classified as a reel in this data, it is traditionally performed as a slow, expressive air in common time with a plaintive and haunting character. The melody takes its name from the historic ruined fortress near Edinburgh, which inspired various poetic verses set to the music over the generations.

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