Thank you Suzanne, I have been interested in this period of history as well. Also, although I had sort of figured out Shores of Sutherland, some of the unusual words certainly had me stumped. There is a wonderful Allistair MacDonald recording (I believe that's his name) with this song, as well as several other clearances songs on it. The tune is worth having here, but I, alas am also ignorant as to how to do that stuff. (I can sing it over the phone :>)

Susan