O Scotia dear
(Tune: 'Dainty Davie')
O Scotia dear thowgh far awa
Some times a silent tear will fa'
Whin'eer we fondly think on a'
We left in Caledonia
Our fathers home we cant forget
Thy sun though clouded is not set
Bright may it shine in glory yet
Like lang syne Calledonia
Chorus
Ever happy may thow be
Caledonia Caledonia
Ever virtious ever free
Dear Caledonia
- First verse of 'O Scotia', a popular song about Scotland. From a letter of James Boyle to Jean and Hugh Kerr, 29 August 1822. The tune 'Dainty Davie' was well-known and was also used by Robert Burns.
- [NLS reference: Acc.11416/5 (ii)]
