Many traditional recordings of the ballad were made in Scotland in the twentieth century, mostly from members of two particular traveller families. Notable performers include Jeannie Robertson, her daughter Lizzie Higgins and nephew Stanley Robertson, as well as Belle Stewart (on the album O'er his grave the Grass Grew Green, 1988) and her daughter Sheila Stewart (on The Muckle Sangs, 1975).
Many traditional recordings of the ballad were made in Scotland during the 20th century, primarily from members of two specific traveling families. Notable performers include Jeannie Robertson, her daughter Lizzie Higgins and nephew Stanley Robertson, as well as Belle Stewart (on the album O'er his grave the Grass Grew Green, 1988) and her daughter Sheila Stewart (on The Muckle Sangs, 1975).