Internationally acclaimed Scottish fiddler BONNIE RIDEOUT joins forces with renowned musicologist DR. JOHN PURSER to present an exciting new double CD release honouring the 600th anniversary of the famous battle at Harlaw - July 24, 1411. For centuries this battle has been remembered in music and poetry depicting as many conflicting stories as the battle itself.

For the first time in history prominent scholars and musicians from Scotland, America, Canada, and France have collected the songs and stories on a new, beautifully illustrated and comprehensive two CD project.

Disc one features Rideout's stellar fiddle playing of three ancient piobaireach: The Battle of Harlaw, Cogadh no Sith (War or Peace), and The Battle of the Birds.

Fifteen of the world's finest Celtic musicians join Rideout on this musical journey including Glenuig piping legend Allan MacDonald who sings and plays the powerful 500-year-old Gaelic incitement to the battle; Andy Hunter sings the 16th-century ballad, accompanied by Bonnie, and William Taylor on Celtic harp; and Elizabeth Stewart sings her commanding north-east Aberdeenshire version of the ballad. Several stunning solo versions of the ancient melody Battel Harloe are performed by Billy Jackson - harp, Ronn McFarlane -lute, Chris Norman - flute, Grant Herreid - theorbo, and more. On the final track, Barnaby Brown plays triple pipes reconstructed from 1000 years ago, and with Bonnie accompanying, creates a haunting and beautiful version of The Battle of the Birds.

On the Narration CD, award-winning broadcaster and Scottish music historian, John Purser, tells the story of Harlaw and leads discussions with Elizabeth Stewart and Glasgow University Professor Alan Riach. Elizabeth tells a ghost story from the battlefield itself passed down from her grandfather of the Northeast travelling folk. The outstanding line-up of musicians accompanies the narration to create a beautiful and fascinating listening experience.