The song describes a regular market or fair - 'the Broadford Bazaar' - held at Broadford on the Isle of Skye. The song alludes to the economic situation following the decline of the oil industry ("jobs for the many are down to the few") and contrasts the wealthy tourists who are able to spend "pounds, francs and dollars" on souvenirs ("home-dyed woollens and wee plastic Cuillins") with locals who can only pay in 'Green Shield' trading stamps.
There's a hopeful note, however, in the image of the "old sheep that's dying" which had "two new lambs just a fortnight before", suggesting that despite the hard times, Skye and its economy will revive again.
Vauxhall Vivas and Ford Cortinas are makes of car. These cars are definitely not luxury vehicles, reinforcing the idea of economic decline.
The song describes a regular market or fair - 'the Broadford Bazaar' - held at Broadford on the Isle of Skye. The song alludes to the economic situation following the decline of the oil industry ("jobs for the many are down to the few") and contrasts the wealthy tourists who are able to spend "pounds, francs and dollars" on souvenirs ("home-dyed woollens and wee plastic Cuillins") with locals who can only pay in 'Green Shield' trading stamps.
There's a hopeful note, however, in the image of the "old sheep that's dying" which had "two new lambs just a fortnight before", suggesting that despite the hard times, Skye and its economy will revive again.
Vauxhall Vivas and Ford Cortinas are makes of car. These cars are definitely not luxury vehicles, reinforcing the idea of economic decline.