Works with a theme of anguish (52)
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A Penitential thought, in the hour of Remorse - Intended for a Tragedy
“All devil as I am, a damned wretch ...”
A poem written in 1771-9 and performed by Jonathan Watson
A Prayer, Under the Pressure of violent Anguish
“O Thou Great Being! What Thou art ...”
A poem written in 1781 and performed by Shirley Henderson
A Waukrife Minnie
“Whaur are you gaun, my bony lass, ...”
A poem written in 1789 and performed by John Cairney
Altered from an old English song
“How cruel are the Parents ...”
A song written in 1795 and performed by Joyce Falconer
Blythe hae I been on yon hill
“Blythe hae I been on yon hill ...”
A song written in 1793 and performed by John Ramage
Can you leave me thus, my Katy
“Canst thou leave me thus, my Katy ...”
A song written in 1794 and performed by Gary Lewis
Clarinda (Mistress of my soul)
“Clarinda, mistress of my soul ...”
A song written in 1788 and performed by Gerry Mulgrew
Craigieburn wood
“Sweet close the evening on Craigieburn-wood ...”
A song written in 1792 and performed by Douglas Henshall
Elegy on Captain MH, A gentleman who held the patent for his honours immediately from almighty god
“O Death! Thy Tyrant Fell and bloody! ...”
An epitaph written in 1788 and performed by Phyllida Law
English Song
“Forlorn, my Love, no comfort near ...”
A song written in 1795 and performed by Stella Gonet
Eppie Mcnab
“O saw ye my dearie, my Eppie Mcnab ...”
A song written in 1791 and performed by Tam Dean Burn
Esteem For Chloris
“Ah, Chloris, since it may not be ...”
A poem written in 1794 and performed by John Ramage
Farewell Thou Stream
“Farewell, thou stream that winding flows ...”
A poem written in 1794 and performed by Lorraine McIntosh
Had I a cave
“Had I a cave on some wild, distant shore ...”
A song written in 1793 and performed by John Ramage
Here awa', there awa'
“Here awa', there awa', wandering, Willie ...”
A song written in 1792 and performed by Shirley Henderson
Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear
“Here's a health to ane I lo'e dear ...”
A poem written in 1796 and performed by Cal Macaninch
How lang and dreary is the night
“How lang and dreary is the night ...”
A song written in 1794 and performed by Laura Fraser
Jeremiah 15th, Ch 10 V
“Ah, woe is me, my mother dear! ...”
A poem written in 1786 and performed by Tam Dean Burn
Lines Written on a Banknote
“Wae worth thy pow'r, thou cursed leaf! ...”
A poem written in 1786 and performed by Liam Brennan
Lord Gregory
“O mirk, mirk is this midnight hour ...”
A song written in 1793 and performed by Laura Fraser
Man Was Made To Mourn
“When chill November's surly blast ...”
An epitaph written in 1784 and performed by Bill Paterson
McPherson's Farewell
“Farewell, ye dungeons dark and strong ...”
A song written in 1788 and performed by Paul Young
O dear Minny, what shall I do?
“O dear minny, what shall I do? ...”
A song written in 1790 and performed by Alison Peebles
On the death of John M'Leod, Esq.
“Sad thou tale, thou idle page ...”
A poem written in 1787 and performed by Dawn Steele
On the death of the late Lord President Dundas
“Lone on the bleaky hills, the straying flocks ...”
An elegy written in 1787 and performed by Kate Dickie
Passion's Cry
“In vain would Prudence, with decorous sneer ...”
A poem written in 1793 and performed by Joyce Falconer
Raving winds around her blowing
“Raving winds around her blowing ...”
A song written in 1788 and performed by Billy Boyd
Remorse
“Off all the numerous ills that hurt our peace ...”
A poem written in 1784 and performed by Gerry Carruthers
Saw Ye My Phely
“O Saw ye my dearie, my Phely? ...”
A poem written in 1794 and performed by Cal Macaninch
She says she lo'es me best of a'
“Sae flaxen were her ringlets ...”
A song written in 1793 and performed by Douglas Henshall
She's fair and fause
“she's fair and fause that causes my smart ...”
A song written in 1792 and performed by Gerry Mulgrew
Sketch for an Elegy
“Craigdarroch, fam'd for speaking art ...”
An elegy written in 1788 and performed by Phyllida Law
Strathallan's Lament
“Thickest night, surround my dwelling! ...”
A song written in 1787 and performed by Joyce Falconer
Sweet fa's the eve on Craigieburn
“Sweet fa's the eve on Craigieburn ...”
A poem written in 1795 and performed by Tam Dean Burn
Sylvander to Clarinda
“When dear Clarinda, matchless fair ...”
A poem written in 1787 and performed by Simon Donald
The Death and Dying Words of Poor Mailie, The Author's Only Pet Yowe, An Unco Mournfu' Tale
“As Mailie, an' her lambs thegither ...”
A poem written in 1783 and performed by Blythe Duff
The Lament. Occasioned by the Unfortunate Issue of a Friend's Amour
“O thou pale orb that silent shines ...”
A poem written in 1786 and performed by David Hayman
The Lazy Mist
“the lazy mist hangs from the brow of the hill ...”
A song written in 1788 and performed by Dawn Steele
The Northern Lass
“Though cruel fate should bid us apart ...”
A song written in 1786 and performed by John Shedden
The small birds rejoice
“The small birds rejoice in the green leaves returning ...”
A song written in 1788 and performed by Billy Boyd
Thine am I, my Chloris fair
“Thine am I, my Chloris fair ...”
A poem written in 1794 and performed by John Ramage
To Mary in Heaven
“Thou lingering star with lessening ray ...”
A song written in 1795 and performed by Dougray Scott
To Robert Graham of Fintry Esq
“Late crippled of an arm, and now a leg ...”
An epistle written in 1791 and performed by Paul Young
Twas na her bonie blue e'e
“'Twas na her bonie blue e'e was my ruin ...”
A song written in 1795 and performed by John Ramage
Where Helen Lies
“O that I were where Helen lies ...”
A song written in 1788 and performed by John Shedden
Will ye go to the Indies, my Mary
“Will ye go to the Indies, my Mary ...”
A song written in 1792 and performed by Phil McKee
Wilt thou be my Dearie
“Wilt thou be my Dearie ...”
A poem written in 1794 and performed by John Ramage
