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Caller Ou was also a common street cry amongst the fish sellers of Newhaven, advertising ‘fresh oysters’ to the Edinburgh public. The Firth of Forth was once a prime breeding ground for Oysters, producing as many as 30 million a year by the late-nineteenth century. The melody is by Dr. John Gray (c.1795-c.1852).

ou = oysters
ingle = fireside
canty = cheerful

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Caller Oú (John Grey)

When winter winds howl and the sea rolling high
Our boatmen sae brave, all dangers defy
Their last haul on board, they steer for the shore
Their live cargo landed is soon at our door

Caller ou, caller ou, caller ou
Frae the Forth, caller ou, caller ou

At nicht roon the ingle sae canty are we
The Owster lass brings her treat frae the sea
Wi' music and sang as time passes by
We hear in the distance the creel lassies cry

Caller ou, caller ou, caller ou
Frae the Forth, caller ou, caller ou

Sae here's tae the boatman, at hame and awa'
At kirk and at fair there's nane gaes sae braw
And weel be their dames sae blythesome and fair
Their voices in evening is music tae hear

Caller ou, caller ou, caller ou
Frae the Forth, caller ou, caller ou

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from Shorelines Project, released July 26, 2018
Musical arrangement by Newhaven Community Choir and Lawrence Davies.
Performed by Newhaven Community Choir
Recorded by Calum Cummins at North Edinburgh Arts
Thanks to the Edinburgh Shorelines Project

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Newhaven Community Choir Edinburgh, UK

Connecting people and place through the joy of song.

We are a choir based at Victoria Primary School in the historic fishing village of Newhaven, Edinburgh Scotland. We meet on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30. All are welcome to attend. We especially like singing songs that celebrate the history and culture of our community. ... more

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