The Collected Writings of Dougal Graham, "Skellat" Bellman of Glasgow, Vol. 2 of 2

This volume gathers the lively chapbooks of an 18th‑century Glasgow street poet, whose witty verses capture the rhythm of everyday speech in Scots dialect. The editor’s introduction supplies a concise biography and situates the work within Scotland’s broader chapbook tradition, while helpful notes illuminate obscure references for modern ears.

Among the pieces, listeners will meet the mischievous Jockey and his spirited sweetheart Maggy as they wander home from the market, trading banter and hints of a budding romance. The collection also offers a series of comic sketches— from the coalman’s courtship to the plowman’s boastful song— each brimming with local colour, playful wordplay, and a keen eye for the quirks of ordinary life.

Richly annotated and thoughtfully arranged, these tales provide an entertaining window into the humor, concerns, and language of ordinary Glaswegians long before the age of mass media.