I saw your longship on the sea

There was a helm of gold on her, and two silver masts

And shrowds of Galway silk

Rich red silk from Spain

It was not in Glasgow that it was (seen)

Nor in Dunvegan, small and lowly

Nor in Duntulm of the white banners !



From Colum Johnston (Barra), School of Scottish Studies recording.

- usually though of as a 'waulking song', the performance here is as it might have been on board

a ship.