# The Sky Boat Song

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The romantic song about Scotland's Bonnie Prince Charlie who lead a rebellion against the English in 1745. Later he escaped back to France via the Isle of Sky helped by Flora MacDonald who dressed him up as her maid Betty!
Read the full text of The Sky Boat Song and see our illustration on Storynory.

Season 0 / Episode 5 May 2019 English United Kingdom Arts · Kids & Family

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