Overview

One of the most easily recognised figures on the Scottish scene, Ronnie Browne was one half of The Corries until the untimely death of his musical partner, Roy Williamson, in 1990. He is also a gifted artist, a portraitist of distinction, who has received both critical and commercial success from childhood to the present day. He met his wife, Pat, when they both attended Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh and formed the most important and enduring partnership of his life, together having three children and four grandchildren. Ronnie Browne writes revealingly of his childhood in pre-War Edinburgh, of The Corrie Folk Trio with Paddy Bell, and The Corries throughout their existence, of the many famous musical personalities he has rubbed shoulders with through the decades, of family, travel and his life as an artist.

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'One of the most significant voices in 20th century Scottish folk music.' Allan Hunter, The National; 'No international sporting fixture is complete without the sight of him, beard gleaming, kilt swishing; singing at the start of the match.' Anna Burnside, Daily Record

'Beautifully written, magic memories that made me laugh and cry. So wonderful the singer, so wonderful the poet, such special times remembered and recalled. Thanks Ronnie. A brae read!'-Finbar Furey; 'It is also a book that tells with disarming honesty the definitive story of the establishment of The Corries, of their early trials and tribulations, of their growing success, and of their establishment as Scottish icons.'-Undiscovered Scotland; 'What unfolds is an incredibly evocative depiction of a young life in post-war Britain, and it is worth reading the book for his reminiscences of those early days alone.'-Scots Whay Hae; 'Likeable because its tone is conversational and confiding, and there are few Scots who have a life story like Ronnie Browne's to confide.'-The Scots Magazine;'That Guy Fae the Corries has been synonymous with Scottish Rugby ever since he gave us permission to sing Flower of Scotland as our anthem. Now Ronnie Browne's story gives an illuminating insight into the story behind Flower of Scotland, his life, and is a fascinating and enjoyable read.'-David Sole, Scottish Rugby Grand Slam Captain; 'One of the most significant voices in 20th century Scottish folk music.'-The National

‘It is also a book that tells with disarming honesty the definitive story of the establishment of The Corries, of their early trials and tribulations, of their growing success, and of their establishment as Scottish icons.’ * Undiscovered Scotland * ‘What unfolds is an incredibly evocative depiction of a young life in post-war Britain, and it is worth reading the book for his reminiscences of those early days alone.’ * Scots Whay Hae * ‘Likeable because its tone is conversational and confiding, and there are few Scots who have a life story like Ronnie Browne’s to confide.’ * The Scots Magazine * ‘Beautifully written, magic memories that made me laugh and cry. So wonderful the singer, so wonderful the poet, such special times remembered and recalled.’ -- Finbar Furey ‘That Guy Fae the Corries has been synonymous with Scottish Rugby ever since he gave us permission to sing Flower of Scotland as our anthem. Now Ronnie Browne’s story gives an illuminating insight into the story behind Flower of Scotland, his life, and is a fascinating and enjoyable read.’ -- David Sole, Scottish Rugby Grand Slam Captain ‘One of the most significant voices in 20th century Scottish folk music.’ * The National *

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Ronnie Browne was born in Edinburgh in 1937 and has lived in or near the city all through his life. Best known as a folk singer, especially as one half of The Corries, he is also an accomplished portraitist. In these roles he has travelled the world and is a popular and unmistakable figure. Closely associated with Scotland's anthem, Flower of Scotland, he has led the singing at many international sporting events and gatherings. Ronnie Browne has made many musical albums not only with The Corries but also in his own right. More information and downloads are available at: www.corries.com

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