Ahoy! This episode of Folk Files explores the strange history of Mingulay, the island at the center of the Mingulay Boat Song. The episode also delves into the difference between sea shanties and fo’c’sle songs and discusses the tradition of naming songs “[Scottish Island] Boat Song”.  Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to Aaron J. Morton, Asia Lupo, Marc Mills, Arne Parrott, Joseph Maurer, Cherie Hopton Albert, and Michael Albert Musical excerpts: ARTIST: ARRR!!! WORK: Mingulay Boat Song SOURCE: Scourge of the Open Waters ARTIST: Tom Sullivan WORK: Paddy Lay Back SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhWNp9vh39E ARTIST: Mystic Seaport Sea Music Festival demonstration on the Joseph Conrad WORK: Blood Red Roses SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syAn2xv5HSU&t=48s ARTIST: The Longest Johns WORK: Mingulay Boat Song SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDt81x1B8nk ARTIST: Robin Hall & Jimmy McGregor with the Galliards WORK: Mingulay Boat Song SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF3CpSf7NxQ ARTIST: Harbottle and Jonas (from Folk at the Corner House) WORK: Mingulay Boat Song SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nIdRnL7vRU ARTIST: The Kilt Lifters WORK: Queen Mary’s Escape SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7XpB1I-FSk ARTIST: Mairi MacInnes WORK: Cuachag Nan Craobh SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=298ngsE8dTY ARTIST: Bear McCreary (feat. Griogair Labhruidh) WORK: The Skye Boat Song SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnsVFslhy6I ARTIST: Music the Gathering WORK: Mingulay Boat Song (WIP) SOURCE: Soon to be released on LVL 3. Check here for updates: https://www.musicthegathering.com/