This 32-minute Scottish heritage download introduces you to two of the world’s leading Bothy Ballad singers, Tam Reid and Joe Aitken speaking about their passion for the Bothy Ballad. You will hear these world famous Scottish mannies singing their favourite bothy ballads. You will see the traditional bothy men’s dress. They both wear the Nicky Tams. They discuss different influences which are found in their type of bothy ballad singing. They sing examples of various themes which the composers of bothy ballads have brought to their composition. The singing is an oral record of our past. Listen to their different styles of singing. Warm to their sincere Scottish charm.