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Sea Shanties at Trinity House

Join traditional Scots singer Joss Cameron at Trinity House on 19th July and learn about the history of sea shanties before having a go at singing your own seafaring songs!

Sea Shanties at Trinity House

About Sea Shanties at Trinity House

Leith's seafarers travelled all across the world. On these long voyages they would entertain themselves with crafts, games, and music.

Join traditional Scots singer and storyteller, Joss Cameron and learn about the history of sea shanties before having a go at singing your own seafaring songs!

This unique experience includes a tour of Trinity House followed by shanties in our sixteenth century vaults.

This experience always proves to be a winner!

Image credit: Historic Environment Scotland

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