What is a Scots Ballad?

Answer 1

It's a poem, commonly set to song (ie Auld Lang Syne) that either tells a story or describes a conversation and is always written in Scots (as opposed to Gaidhlig or English)

Answer 2

A Scots Ballad is a traditional Scottish folk song that typically tells a story, often with a narrative structure and a focus on characters, events, or emotions. These ballads are known for their evocative storytelling and have been passed down through generations in oral tradition.