A Scottish Soldier is a popular Scottish folk song based on the traditional melody "The Green Hills of Tyrol". It was adapted and given new lyrics by Andy Stewart, who recorded it in 1961. The song tells the story of a Scottish soldier serving abroad who dreams of returning to his homeland. It became one of Stewart's signature songs and remains an iconic Scottish patriotic song.
A Scottish folk ballad popularized during the 1960s, adapting lyrics to the melody of "Green Hills of Tyrol" from Rossini's William Tell Overture. Andy Stewart's version became emblematic of Scottish cultural identity.
