The Corries

The Corries were a Scottish folk duo formed in Edinburgh in the early 1960s, originally part of a trio called The Corrie Folk Trio before settling as a two-piece with Roy Williamson and Ronnie Browne. They became one of the most influential acts in the Scottish folk revival, blending traditional ballads with self-penned songs delivered in warm, close harmony and accompanied by guitar, banjo, and instruments Williamson himself built, including the combolin.

Their repertoire drew heavily on Scottish history and landscape, covering songs like «Skye Boat Song», «Loch Lomond» and «Braes O' Killiecrankie» alongside originals. Williamson's «Flower of Scotland», written in the mid-1960s, went on to become an unofficial national anthem of Scotland, sung at rugby and football internationals.

The duo toured widely and released numerous live and studio albums through the 1960s, 70s and 80s, becoming fixtures of British television folk programming. Williamson died in 1990, ending the act, but their recordings remain foundational listening in Scottish folk music and «Flower of Scotland» continues to be performed at major sporting and civic occasions.