When was scotland the brave written

Hear the pipes are calling, Loudly and proudly calling, Down thro' the glen. There where the hills are sleeping, Now feel the blood a-leaping, High as the spirits of the old Highland men. Towering in gallant fame, Scotland my mountain hame, High may your proud standards gloriously wave, Land of my high endeavour, Land of the shining river, Land of my heart for ever, Scotland the brave.

High in the misty Highlands, Out by the purple islands, Brave are the hearts that beat Beneath Scottish skies. Wild are the winds to meet you, Staunch are the friends that greet you, Kind as the love that shines from fair maiden's eyes.

Far off in sunlit places, Sad are the Scottish faces, Yearning to feel the kiss Of sweet Scottish rain. Where tropic skies are beaming, Love sets the heart a-dreaming, Longing and dreaming for the homeland again. More Scottish songs, customs and traditions. If this music has sparked something in your soul or you just like it! Scottish At Heart. Scotland The Brave. Spirit Of The Glen. Authentic Scottish Castle Music. Scottish Folk at Its Best.

A little something Scottish As well as instilling fear in the enemies of the British Empire it would raise the moral of those they were coming to relieve. Its entire tone is militaristic, stirring, and resonant of the Victorian's pride in their Empire and Army among whom the Scottish regiments were portrayed and perceived as the most combative and militarily elite.

The warrior traditions of the Scots run deep and the song is felt by Scots to be a celebration of their bravery as a race, individually as well as nationally. Chorus Hark when the night is falling Hear! There where the hills are sleeping, Now feel the blood a-leaping, High as the spirits of the old Highland men. Towering in gallant fame, Scotland my mountain hame, High may your proud standards gloriously wave, Land of my high endeavour, Land of the shining river, Land of my heart for ever, Scotland the brave.

High in the misty Highlands, Out by the purple islands, Brave are the hearts that beat Beneath Scottish skies.