This repertoire finds its roots in Scottish 17th century manuscripts. Rob Mackillop is THE specialist of this repertoire; he transmits all its beauty both as researcher at Edinburgh University and as reputed interpreter in traditional music circles. It was at his invitation that Alpha went over to Grovesraine Manor near Edinburgh to render an intimate practice of the Scottish traditional repertoire for two instruments, a practice no longer alive today. The acoustic magic of the manor’s sitting room is captured by Hugues Deschaux and lets us plunge into the mysteries of ancient Scotland, between melancholy and joyful dance.

Tracklisting:
1. The Lass of Peaty's Mill 1:45
2. Love Is the Cause of My Mourning 2:45
3. Mary Scott 2:47
4. The Last Time I came O'er the Moor 2:26
5. Fy Gar Rub Her O'er Wi' Strae 0:52
6. My dearie if thou die 1:50
7. Bonnie Nannie 0:49
8. The Duke of Lorains March 2:13
9. A Port 2:01
10. Lady Lie Nier Me 1:56
11. My Lady Binnis Lilt 1:09
12. I Long for the Virginitie 0:58
13. Lady Lothians Lilt 1:14
14. The Canaries 0:51
15. Jenny I Told You 1:47
16. Rhona's Tune 2:03
17. Maggie I Must Love Thee 7:27
18. Courante and Double 2:11
19. New Hilland Ladie 5:03
20. When Cold Storms Is Past 1:26
21. Women's Work Will Never Be Done 1:18
22. Angloise': Coming Through the Rye 1:11
23. Scots Tune I: Peggy, I Must Love Thee 1:35
24. Scots Tune II 1:09
25. Scots Tune III 1:52
26. Young Phaon 1:49
27. Montrosse Lynes 1:55
28. La Cloche 0:57
29. The Gilliflower 2:10
30. Scots Tune I 2:06
31. Scots Tune II 1:45
32. Sweet Willie 1:33
33. Oh Ye Bonny Christ Church Bells 1:32
34. When She Came In, She Bobbed 3:39
35. Auld Lang Syne 3:17