Jim Reid is a world famous Angus folksinger songwriter whose music evokes the romance and humour of the North East of Scotland.

He is without a doubt an outstanding singer and songwriter, and as a lover of the work of poet Violet Jacob, has set many of her poems to music, including the hugely successful Wild Geese (or Norland Wind), which has now become one of the classic folk songs of the twentieth century.

Jim was a founder member of the legendary Foundry Bar Band, after an apprenticeship in various Scottish groups including The Taysiders. His interest in the travelling folk is well known and he had a very special relationship with the late Belle and Alex Stewart of Blairgowrie.

In the introduction to Jim's recently published book The Better O’ A Sang, Billy Kaye wrote "Mary Brooksbank is richt, we’re aw better o’ a song, especially gin it’s sung by a maister like Jim Reid".

Jim Reid passed away on 6th July 2009.

Albums:

Jim Reid - Yont the Tay Jim includes such traditional classics as Daft Donul, The Baron O Brackley and The Wild Geese. He is without a doubt an outstanding singer and songwriter. read more >>> $21.23

The Better o' a Sang (book) A wonderful collection of songs, tunes and life stories from Angus folk singer Jim Reid read more >>> $21.23

I Saw the Wild Geese Flee Jim Reid's 'Wild Geese' album, first issued in 1984, immediately established him as one of Scotland's finest singers. read more >>> $21.23

Jim Reid and John Huband - Freewheeling Now Jim Reid is without doubt one of Scotland's finest traditional singers. read more >>> $21.23

The Better O' A Sang (CD) First recorded in on his own label in 1996, it's great to be able to hear this lovely selection of songs and of course, Jim Reid's rich, warm voice. read more >>> $21.23

Emfae Dundee Originally released in 2001 we were delighted to find Jim's 'Emfae Dundee' CD once again available. read more >>> $21.23