[Bell Historians] Auld Scottish tune

[Robert Lewis]

 From the BBC Scotland web-site 
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/onthisday/onthisday.shtml?month=05&day=01):

"On this day in 1707, the Act of Union between Scotland and England came 
into force. Scottish church bells played the tune "Why am I so Sad on my 
Wedding Day?" - the Union was brought about in spite of opposition by the 
majority of Scots. The image is of James Ogilvy, 1st Earl Seafield, on 
occasions M.P. for Banffshire and Lord Chancellor of Scotland. He promoted 
The Act of Union of 1707, but moved the repeal of the Act in 1713. Bribery 
was prevalent, with £20,000 sterling being despatched to Scotland for the 
payment of spies and agent provocateurs."

Does anyone know anything about this "legendary tune" please (the BBC are 
asking me!)

I know Scotland's first ring of bells only dates from 1789 - is it possible 
that there was much tune-chiming going on in 1707? Or a tune-playing 
clock-chime perhaps?

Sounds like a load of old baloney (or haggis) to me.

RAL




           
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