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Following a number of requests from her fans, the words of Moira's song "MacIain of Glencoe" are shown below. The song was of course inspired by the massacre of 38 members of the MacIain clan (a branch of the MacDonalds) who were murdered by government troops in February, 1692. If you want to read more about this infamous incident, you can find an article here.

               MacIain of Glencoe

Yet still my lonely spirit soars... I am MacIain

The royal stag stands proudly on the hill
   Falling prey to man his mortal foe
Some men know nought of dignity or pride
   And strike with no respect their deadly blow.

Yet still my lonely spirit soars, amid the mountains and the glen
   From my ancestral burial ground, I am MacIain
The name MacDonald echoes still, within the hearts of Highland men
   My restless soul will never sleep, I am MacIain.

The east is flanked by Buachaile Etive Mor
   At south the highest Bidian is here
Of treachery no warning will they give
   But from the Signal Rock betrayal sounded clear.

Yet still my lonely spirit soars, amid the mountains and the glen
   From my ancestral burial ground, I am MacIain
The name MacDonald echoes still, within the hearts of Highland men
   My restless soul will never sleep, I am MacIain.

Yet still my lonely spirit soars, amid the mountains and the glen
   From my ancestral burial ground, I am MacIain
The name MacDonald echoes still, within the hearts of Highland men
   My restless soul will never sleep, I am MacIain.
My restless soul will never sleep..I am MacIain, I am MacIain.

Words copyright © Moira Kerr.