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

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

Routledge link

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