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Book: A Social History of Amateur Music-Making and Scottish National Identity

Posted on July 17, 2025July 18, 2025 by Dr Karen E McAulay

Wavy lines of music and an artistic interpretation of a fiddle

Folks, I’ve just noticed Routledge has a 20% summer sale on at the moment. So, if you or your library could use a copy, this might be a good time to get it! (All books and e-books are 20% off until 1 August 2025.)

The accent is on social history and Scotland – and music-making, obviously. I’m keen to hear what readers think of it. (If you are a reviews editor, do get in touch with Routledge. There’s a link on the website.)

Amateur music making
Scottish music publishing
Scottish and Irish songs
Fiddle tunes and dance music
Preserving the heritage and passing it on
Nostalgic Scots abroad
Newfangled technology

Karen E McAulay, A Social History of Amateur Music-Making: Scotland’s Printed Music 1880-1951 (Routledge, 2005)

ISBN 9781032389202
220 Pages
Published October 30, 2024 by Routledge

I’ve received the first Proofs! A Social History of Amateur Music-Making and Scottish National Identity …

Posted on August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 by Dr Karen E McAulay

Forthcoming! A Social History of Amateur Music-Making and Scottish National Identity: Scotland’s Printed Music, 1880-1951

It’s going to be a busy week – I have a lot to get done! So, to answer those questions about enjoying semi-retirement, or going away on holiday …

Yes, this book work is exactly what I want to be doing, and no, I won’t be contemplating any trips quite yet!!