Waulking songs (Scottish Gaelic: Òrain Luaidh) are Scottish folk songs, traditionally sung in the Gaelic language by women while fulling (waulking) cloth. This practice involved a group of women, who traditionally prepared cloth, rhythmically beating newly woven tweed or tartan cloth against a table or similar surface to lightly felt it and shrink it to better repel water. Simple, beat-driven songs were used to accompany the work.(Wikipedia) #outlanderaddicted #waulkingsong #outlanderfans #Outla

The Badnoch Ladies Waulking Group demonstrating the process of wool waulking, a traditional Scottish technique used to finish and strengthen woolen fabric. Featured in Outlander Season 1, this age-old practice continues to thrive, with some of the remarkable ladies from the show are here at Outlander Day in the Highlands. Outlander enthusiasts had the opportunity to experience waulking the cloth firsthand, just like Claire did. It's worth noting that this activity doesn't involve the use of urin