Fisherrow and The Fishermen’s Walk
As part of a placement working on the Museum’s online photography collection this summer, student Evie Forey has created this blog post to reflect on the history and tradition of the Fisherrow Fisherman’s Walk - a topic that is featured in a number of the photographs in our collection.
Evie says:
With centuries of history, it’s no surprise that fishing communities have developed a variety of unique traditions and customs. Many of these are showcased in the displays and collections of the Scottish Fisheries Museum, such as the intricate ganseys knitted by fishwives, their iconic striped petticoats, and words that bring bad luck at sea. However, some unique fishing customs were more localised. The harbour of Fisherrow, now part of Musselburgh, was home to an event that showcased the traditions of the community whilst also becoming a tradition itself – The Fishermen’s Walk.
