The Corries
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"Corries" redirects here. For the geological feature, see Cirque.
The Corries were a Scottish folk group that emerged from the Scottish folk revival of the early 1960s.[1] The group was a trio from their formation until 1966 when founder Bill Smith left the band but Roy Williamson and Ronnie Browne continued as a duo until Williamson's death in 1990.
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Origin | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Genres | Scottish folk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
Instrument(s) | guitar, banjo, mandolin, bodhrán, combolin, harmonica, tin whistle, bouzouki, concertina, Northumbrian smallpipes, banduria, psaltery, flute |
Years active | 1962–1990 |
Past members | Roy Williamson Bill Smith Paddie Bell Ronnie Browne |
Website | corries |
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They are particularly known for the song "Flower of Scotland", written by Williamson, which has become an unofficial national anthem of Scotland.