Sgaoth Sgadain (Shoals Of Herring) - The Lochies - Gaidhlig supergroup

[haggisscouse]

I found this version of a great song while searching for the origin of the name "Scot" and "Scotland". The Gaelic word "sgaoth" is from where Scotland is derived. It means "swarm" (or "shoal" in this song - shoal of herring).

[wyvisben]

Does anyone have a link to the Gaelic lyrics handy?

[stlgtrace]

Wonderful version of this beautiful song!

[robsargent4]

Some of my family were East coast herring fishers and they didn't speak Gaelic while some of my other ancestors spoke Gaelic, but they weren't fishing folk, so I can kind of identify with the song. Anyway, a good sound, even if I don't understand the words!

[janetj1281]

Thank you to magareeroo for all these superb tunes. I love the Lochies and still have the albums somewhere! They sing so beautifully and effortlessly, makes them a joy to listen to!xx

[untied1000]

I know the english version of this song but i marvel when i hear it sung in gaelic and especially by the lochies who were and will always remain a supergroup.

[UISTMAN59]

'S math a rinn thu. 'S toigh leam na delabhan agad. Math da rireabh.***** :-)