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Griogal Cridhe (literally "Gregor of the Heart", or "Beloved Gregor"[1]) is a traditional Scottish lament and lullaby that was composed in Gaelic by Mór Chaimbeul ("Marion Campbell"), the widow of Griogair Ruadh Mac Griogair ("Gregor the Red MacGregor") (1541–1570), the chief of the Clan MacGregor of Glen Strae, who was executed at Taymouth Castle, Perthshire, on April 7, 1570.

  1. ^ "Griogail Cridhe - Beloved Gregor". Archived from the original on 7 February 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2018.

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Griogal Cridhe (literally "Gregor of the Heart", or "Beloved Gregor") is a traditional Scottish lament and lullaby that was composed in Gaelic by Mór Chaimbeul...

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would not return.[clarification needed] A well-known Gaelic lullaby is "Griogal Cridhe" ("Beloved Gregor"). It was composed in 1570 after the execution of...

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Arbhair" (The Sheaves of Corn) – 4:12 "Tillidh Mi" (I Will Return) – 3:40 "Griogal Cridhe" (Beloved Gregor) – 4:44 "Nach Neònach Neisd A Tha E" (Isn't It Strange...

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