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Loch Shiel, Scotland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

South from Isle of Skye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Miss Mcleod<\/strong>‘s comes to us from the Isles of Skye and Raasay in Northern Scotland<\/strong>. It was apparently written for a young lady named Miss MacLeod, from Raasay. Therefore, you might be wondering how it got from ‘Mac’ to ‘Mc’. Well, I haven\u2019t a clue. I’ve seen it spelled both ways. As a result, I’ll spell it both ways throughout this page, (just for search purposes<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another famous MacLeod from Raasay is Calum MacLeod. He spent many years of his life building a road (by hand) on the Isle of Raasay. His endeavors were inspiration for the strathspey\u00a0by Capercaillie<\/strong>, called Calum’s Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The image you see above is from the top of a hill in Glenfinnan, Scotland, overlooking Loch Shiel<\/strong>. After spending some time on the Isle of Skye, we were headed for Oban (going to visit the whiskey distillery). I wanted to watch the Jacobite Express (steam engine) as it crossed the Glenfinnan Viaduct. While it was a little out of our way, we still decided to take it in. And I’m glad we did. Another beautiful drive, and some great photo opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we missed the train<\/strong> by about 10  minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Tune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Originally from Scotland<\/strong>, the tune seems to have gained huge popularity in Ireland and North America. Therefore, many different versions, in several different keys can be found throughout the folk music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, it goes by many different names. Often called “MacLeod’s Reel” or “MacLeod of Raasay<\/strong>“, in Scotland. Elsewhere, it’s usually referred to as “Miss Mcleod<\/strong>“, or “Miss Mcleod’s Reel”. Many North American fiddlers may know it as “Hop High Ladies” or “Did You Ever Meet the Devil, Uncle Joe”.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Probably the most common key for this tune in North America is the Key of G major<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to “Miss Macleod<\/strong>” for mandolin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Miss Mcleod’s Reel<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Mandolin Tab for the Celtic tune “Miss Mcleod”.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I hope you enjoy this version of Miss Mcleod’s Reel<\/strong>.
Please feel free to leave comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cy…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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