This is a collection of traditional ballads from Scotland, with an introduction and notes by the poet and professor William Edmondstoune Aytoun. The ballads are presented in their original dialect, and cover a range of themes, from love and romance to murder and betrayal. Aytoun's notes provide valuable context for understanding the history and culture of Scotland, and the role of ballads in its literary tradition. This is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature or folk culture.

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