Its a while since this thread was active, but I wonder if there is anyone out there with information or contacts who would know more songs relating to the herring gutters?    I've done a few interviews and I know that song was used to keep the girls going while they were working on the piers. But are there any specific songs about the women and their lives? Also any contacts for interviews would be most welcome - or any memories anyone else out there has.

thanks! and thanks for the interesting discussions above. The one song I remember singing was the Glasgow Mother's Lullaby - I think it was mentioned above - hugely sad.