Texts for Translation 2005:
  Donald Smith

Song for Scotland:
Highland Cathedral

Land of the mountain, islands and the sea,
Highland and Lowland, that gives life to me,
Mother of justice and humanity,
Be our last refuge, stronghold of the free.
Be our last refuge stronghold of the free

Scotland, to you our minds and spirits soar.
Lift our eyes homeward and our sight restore.
Guide all earth’s restless children safe ashore.
Shine light to humankind for evermore.
Shine light to humankind for evermore

Land of the mountain, islands and the sea,
Highland and Lowland, that gives life to me,
Source of the strength and love always to be
From start to journey's end faithful to thee.
From start to journey's end faithful to thee

Donald Smith, Director Scottish Storytelling Center

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