Celebrating Annie Shirer: A Prolific Collector of Scots Lyrics

Annie Shirer of Kininmonth, Mintlaw, was a remarkable collector of Doric and Scots lyrics. Her contributions to the Rymour Club and the Greig-Duncan collection highlight her dedication to preserving Scotland's musical heritage through songs, rhymes, and proverbs gathered from the countryside and her family's repertoire.

5/8/20241 min read

A vintage-style arrangement featuring embroidered fabric with red figures in an ornate frame. A historical portrait of a woman in an elegant dress is partially visible beneath the frame. Dried flowers are blurred in the foreground, adding a rustic touch.

A vintage-style arrangement featuring embroidered fabric with red figures in an ornate frame. A historical portrait of a woman in an elegant dress is partially visible beneath the frame. Dried flowers are blurred in the foreground, adding a rustic touch.

Celebrating Annie Shirer