Skye Boat Song

Skye Boat Song

Lyrics and music Sir Harold Boulton and Lady Anne Wilson Performed by Marc Gunn From CD: Scottish Songs of Drinking & Rebellion Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward! the sailors cry; Carry the lad that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye. Loud the winds howl, loud the waves roar, […]

Skye Boat Song and Outlander

One of the first things I heard about the new Outlander TV series from Starz is that it features the “Skye Boat Song“. I believe this is the theme song for Outlander though with a slight modification. I’ve loved this song for so long I don’t even remember where I first heard it. But it is incredible. […]