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In this waulking song, a lullaby to Donald of Sleat, there is a description of the weather, with sunny, cloudless skies. Good weather is wished for the king's son when he comes. The subject of the...

The composer of this waulking song tells of climbing a mountain and seeing a big ship in the strait. The section which follows is addressed to a woman called Margaret. Her lover has been to market ...

In the first section of this waulking song, a woman is addressing young Alasdair Nicolson. She wishes she could bear a son for him, perhaps even five, six or seven sons. Each would have a professio...

Duan na Muilidheartaich and Duan na Ceàrdaich. Mrs MacDonald gives information about Duan na Muilidheartaich and Duan na Ceàrdaich. She tells how the King of Lochlann sent the monster sea-hag call...

In this waulking song, a girl longs for her lover's kiss. She sees a boat in full sail approaching. Her lover, a MacLeod, will be at the helm. The next section of the song is addressed to "Young Do...

This is a vocal dance tune which is often sung or played at a faster tempo as a reel. It is about Morag's blanket which was over 25 feet in length.

This is a short song or vocal dance tune which says "My husband did not die of cold. He had a new coat and an old coat".

The composer of this waulking song describes seeing a girl who seems to be a mermaid or seal woman, and swims away through the straits.

This is a waulking-song. The lines sung here are insults about the MacLeods.

This is a vocal dance tune with an interesting and unusual structure.