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The contributor sings a waulking song which gives the singers opportunities for improvisation. She goes on to give information about waulking in her native area.

A waulking song in the form of a lament for a man who has been drowned.

A few comments about waulking in Kilmuir, Skye.

A waulking song in which a woman tells of the man she loves, and wishes she could see his ship.

The contributor explains that men sometimes came to a waulking. They listened, but did not take part.

The contributor describes 'bainnsean-taighe' [lit. 'house-weddings'] in the area.

The contributor sings verses from a song known as 'The Kissing Reel', which may have been associated with a particular dance at one time.

According to oral tradition, this song was composed by a water-horse whose human lover had his child and deserted them. He is pleading with her to return to them.

A little song which tells of a strange unearthly sound, like weeping, which could be heard in Ben Dorain. It was sometimes used as a lullaby.

A local humorous song for a soldier when he went to Edinburgh Castle.