The Souters of Selkirk - Scottish Folk Song

The Souters of Selkirk is an old Scottish border region folk song that relates to the battle of Flodden Field, a catastrophe for the Scots, and to the men of Selkirk and their rivals from the neighboring burgh, Berwickshire (of whom it is unflatteringly said stood well back in the fray). A band of souters was led to the battle by the town clerk, one William Brydon, who was knighted on the battlefield for his bravery. Legend has it that only one souter survived the conflict to return home, although he brought an English banner with him. The event is commemorated as the concluding ceremony of Selkirk Common Riding.
Souters is a Scots term that refers to cobblers or shoemakers. People from the Border town of Selkirk are still referred to by that name today, stemming from the fact that shoe-making was the main craft of the region in the 16th century.
Translation / explanation on some of the lyrics:
Souter = Shoemaker
Earl of Hume = Alexander Home, 3rd Lord Home
Merse = A territory located on the boundaries of Scotland and England on the east side; today part of Berwickshire
Deil = Devil
Noddle = Head
Sib = Related by blood, of the same kindred or lineage
Leal = Loyal
Brave = Good
Shoon = Shoon
Baith = Both
Fy = Down?
Earl of Hume = Alexander Home, 3rd Lord Home who after the death of James IV of Scotland at Flodden, Lord Home did not accept the rule of Regent Albany?
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[@alularussell778]

I have finally heard something that is as hard to comprehend as an American politician. Good job guys.

[@AtheAetheling]

Considering how badly the battle went for Scotland, id have to treat the banner thing with heavy skepticism.
Border rievers are fascinating though. The Scottish ones were not the only ones who misbehaved by allegedly standing well back; the English ones supposedly plundered the English baggage train the first chance they got!
Highly recommend George MacDonald Frasier's book, the Steel Bonnets. Very unbiased and full of humour, doesn't favour England or Scotland but gives both countries their deserved due.

[@Viscount_Castlereagh]

A very haunting tune.

[@BeerBellyBerserker]

❤

[@maginotline7490]

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[@patrioticarchive]

Thanks!

[@NihilsineDeo1866.]

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[@The_Christian_Cavalier]

Interesting...

[@TheofficialSirenheadr]

Very Scottish indeed.

[@vatsal7640]

Wait! A Scottish song without the bagpipes?

[@Viper97Gaming]

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 has some great songs and matches. I hope they stay in the Union (🇬🇧) so I won't need a passport to visit.

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

I have to remind myself its English, but in Sottish accent. Also, why is there no bagpipes?

[@patrioticarchive]

Not every Scottish song has bagpipes in it lol

[@tankythemagnorite9855]

@@patrioticarchive no one would have thought.