Moody and Sankey cartoon impression, 1874.

Moody and Sankey cartoon impression, 1874.

Harmonium newspaper advert, Aberdeen, 1874.

Harmonium newspaper advert, Aberdeen, 1874.

Wullie's Quines, fish gutters and singers from Boddam [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Alex J. Stephen.

Wullie's Quines, fish gutters and singers from Boddam [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Alex J. Stephen.

Fishermens Choir Peterhead [n.d.], Photograph courtesy of Alex J. Stephen.

Fishermens Choir Peterhead [n.d.], Photograph courtesy of Alex J. Stephen.

Fishermens Mission Choir Peterhead [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Alex J. Stephen.

Fishermens Mission Choir Peterhead [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Alex J. Stephen.

Peterhead's Kedron Choir in Yarmouth, 1948. Photograph courtesy of Alex J. Stephen.

Peterhead's Kedron Choir in Yarmouth, 1948. Photograph courtesy of Alex J. Stephen.

Jim Mair, the 'Singing Fishermen', from Peterhead, c1960. Photograph courtesy of John and Margaret Mair.

Jim Mair, the 'Singing Fishermen', from Peterhead, c1960. Photograph courtesy of John and Margaret Mair.

Images of The Daisy and rescue operation, 1960s. Photographs courtesy of Stephen Ritchie.

Images of The Daisy and rescue operation, 1960s. Photographs courtesy of Stephen Ritchie.

Peterhead Fishing Vessels. Photographs courtesy of Stephen Ritchie.

Peterhead Fishing Vessels. Photographs courtesy of Stephen Ritchie.

Peterhead fishing vessels. Photographs courtesy of Stephen Ritchie.

Peterhead fishing vessels. Photographs courtesy of Stephen Ritchie.

The Messengers (from Peterhead) perform on Grampian Television, c1970.

The Messengers (from Peterhead) perform on Grampian Television, c1970.

The Cameron Family Band [n.d.], Peterhead.

The Cameron Family Band [n.d.], Peterhead.

Runcie Family in Cunningsburgh, Shetland. 1991.

Runcie Family in Cunningsburgh, Shetland. 1991.

Converted fishermen singing gospel hymns in the street, from The Aberdeen Journal, December 1921.

Converted fishermen singing gospel hymns in the street, from The Aberdeen Journal, December 1921.

'Three juvenile revival "bandsmen" in Findochty', from The Aberdeen Journal, December 1921.

'Three juvenile revival "bandsmen" in Findochty', from The Aberdeen Journal, December 1921.

'The Gospel Ship' by Henry Pickering, c1880.

'The Gospel Ship' by Henry Pickering, c1880.

Fraserburgh Fishermen's Deep Sea Mission anniversary weekend advert [n.d.].

Fraserburgh Fishermen's Deep Sea Mission anniversary weekend advert [n.d.].

Fraserburgh Fishermen's Deep Sea Mission Grand Opening Weekend advert, 1971.

Fraserburgh Fishermen's Deep Sea Mission Grand Opening Weekend advert, 1971.

Miss Elsie Wood and Miss Madge Watson, Deep Sea Mission superintendents, Fraserburgh, 1971.

Miss Elsie Wood and Miss Madge Watson, Deep Sea Mission superintendents, Fraserburgh, 1971.

'Fraserburgh Mission Visitors' [n.d.], courtesy of Fraserburgh Deep Sea Mission.

'Fraserburgh Mission Visitors' [n.d.], courtesy of Fraserburgh Deep Sea Mission.

Fraserburgh Ladies and Gospel Male Voice Choir, 11 Jan 1988.

Fraserburgh Ladies and Gospel Male Voice Choir, 11 Jan 1988.

Blessing of the Fleet Fraserburgh [n.d.]. Photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie

Blessing of the Fleet Fraserburgh [n.d.]. Photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie

Fraserburgh GMVC, 1952. Taken from Fraserburgh Herald.

Fraserburgh GMVC, 1952. Taken from Fraserburgh Herald.

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

'Andra Leaving Do', Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir [n.d.]. Photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie, Fraserburgh.

'Andra Leaving Do', Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir [n.d.]. Photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie, Fraserburgh.

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir newspaper clipping [n.d.]

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir newspaper clipping [n.d.]

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Evan Ritchie with Isla St Clair [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Evan Ritchie with Isla St Clair [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir 50 year anniversary, 2001. photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir 50 year anniversary, 2001. photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

North of Scotland Gospel Male Voice Choir in Wales [n.d.]. Photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

North of Scotland Gospel Male Voice Choir in Wales [n.d.]. Photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Flute band [n.d.], Inverallochy & Cairnbulg. Photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Flute band [n.d.], Inverallochy & Cairnbulg. Photograph courtesy of Evan Ritchie.

Buckie Fishermens Choir [n.d.], photograph from Buckie Fishing Heritage Centre.

Buckie Fishermens Choir [n.d.], photograph from Buckie Fishing Heritage Centre.

'Blin' Jimmie', Buckie. Photograph courtesy of Buckie Fishing Heritage Centre.

'Blin' Jimmie', Buckie. Photograph courtesy of Buckie Fishing Heritage Centre.

Mr and Mrs George Murray outside church, Buckie, c1970.

Mr and Mrs George Murray outside church, Buckie, c1970.

George Watt and the crew of the 'Ocean Star' singing gospel hymns in Kinlochbervie Deep Sea Mission, c1960. Photo courtesy of Irene Watt.

George Watt and the crew of the 'Ocean Star' singing gospel hymns in Kinlochbervie Deep Sea Mission, c1960. Photo courtesy of Irene Watt.

The Men of Orkney in King Street Kirk, Kirkwall, with church members. Photograph courtesy of Orkney Archives, Kirkwall.

The Men of Orkney in King Street Kirk, Kirkwall, with church members. Photograph courtesy of Orkney Archives, Kirkwall.

Men of Orkney [n.d.]. Photograph courtesy of Orkney Archives, Kirkwall.

Men of Orkney [n.d.]. Photograph courtesy of Orkney Archives, Kirkwall.

Men of Orkney [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Orkney Archives, Kirkwall.

Men of Orkney [n.d.], photograph courtesy of Orkney Archives, Kirkwall.

Men of Orkney choir.

Men of Orkney choir.

Billy Cowe (Fraserburgh), 'Ship Ahoy' album cover [n.d.].

Billy Cowe (Fraserburgh), 'Ship Ahoy' album cover [n.d.].

Fraserburgh Mission Ladies' Choir (Fraserburgh), 'Sing a New Song' album cover [n.d.].

Fraserburgh Mission Ladies' Choir (Fraserburgh), 'Sing a New Song' album cover [n.d.].

Mission 89 Choir, Fraserburgh & District, 'A Glorious Church' album cover (1989).

Mission 89 Choir, Fraserburgh & District, 'A Glorious Church' album cover (1989).

The Hebron Trio (Fraserburgh), 'The Hebron Trio' album cover (n.d.).

The Hebron Trio (Fraserburgh), 'The Hebron Trio' album cover (n.d.).

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir, 'Jesus is the Song' album cover [n.d.].

Fraserburgh Gospel Male Voice Choir, 'Jesus is the Song' album cover [n.d.].

William George Sutherland (Fraserburgh), 'Memories' album cover [n.d.]

William George Sutherland (Fraserburgh), 'Memories' album cover [n.d.]

James Sutherland (Fraserburgh), 'When Peace Like a River' album cover (n.d.)

James Sutherland (Fraserburgh), 'When Peace Like a River' album cover (n.d.)

Robert Baird (Fraserburgh), , 'Let There be Praise' album cover (1993).

Robert Baird (Fraserburgh), , 'Let There be Praise' album cover (1993).

Annitta McDonnell (Fraserburgh), 'Quiet Pastures' CD album cover (c2000).

Annitta McDonnell (Fraserburgh), 'Quiet Pastures' CD album cover (c2000).

Reality (Fraserburgh), 'Reality' (c2005)

Reality (Fraserburgh), 'Reality' (c2005)

Monica Jack (Fraserburgh/Gardenstown), 'To See Your Face' album artwork (2001).

Monica Jack (Fraserburgh/Gardenstown), 'To See Your Face' album artwork (2001).

Monica Jack (Fraserburgh/Gardenstown), 'To See Your Face' album cover (2001)

Monica Jack (Fraserburgh/Gardenstown), 'To See Your Face' album cover (2001)

The Shiloh Quartet (Peterhead), LP album cover (c1980s)

The Shiloh Quartet (Peterhead), LP album cover (c1980s)

Kedron Gospel Male Voice Festival (Peterhead) album cover (1993).

Kedron Gospel Male Voice Festival (Peterhead) album cover (1993).

David Davidson (Peterhead), 'Steer For Home' album cover [n.d.]

David Davidson (Peterhead), 'Steer For Home' album cover [n.d.]

David Davidson (Peterhead), 'A Very Special Grace' album cover, 1990s.

David Davidson (Peterhead), 'A Very Special Grace' album cover, 1990s.

Sandy Watt (Turriff) album covers (1990s)

Sandy Watt (Turriff) album covers (1990s)

Sandy Watt (Turriff), 'I'm Never Alone' album cover [n.d.].

Sandy Watt (Turriff), 'I'm Never Alone' album cover [n.d.].

Moray Male Voice Gospel Choir, 'Saved by His Wonderful Grace' album cover [n.d.].

Moray Male Voice Gospel Choir, 'Saved by His Wonderful Grace' album cover [n.d.].

Willie Sutherland and Frank Coutts (Elgin/Burghead), 'Thinking of You' album cover (1970).

Willie Sutherland and Frank Coutts (Elgin/Burghead), 'Thinking of You' album cover (1970).

Inverness & District Gospel Male Voice Choir, 'God Cares: Hymns for Farmers' (2001).

Inverness & District Gospel Male Voice Choir, 'God Cares: Hymns for Farmers' (2001).

David West (Aberdeen), 'David West Sings Gospel Songs' [n.d.]

David West (Aberdeen), 'David West Sings Gospel Songs' [n.d.]

The Harmony Trio (Aberdeen), 'The Harmony Trio' album cover [n.d.].

The Harmony Trio (Aberdeen), 'The Harmony Trio' album cover [n.d.].

Men of Orkney (Kirkwall/Westray), 'Recital' album sleeve (1984).

Men of Orkney (Kirkwall/Westray), 'Recital' album sleeve (1984).

Michael Harcus and Friends (Orkney), 'One Day I'll Know' album cover (2006).

Michael Harcus and Friends (Orkney), 'One Day I'll Know' album cover (2006).

Michael Harcus (Orkney), 'Road of Life' album cover (2001).

Michael Harcus (Orkney), 'Road of Life' album cover (2001).

The Irvine Sisters (Cunningsburgh, Shetland), 'Amazing Grace', c1980.

The Irvine Sisters (Cunningsburgh, Shetland), 'Amazing Grace', c1980.

Pat and Lorna Jamieson (Lerwick, Shetland), 'Tell Me His Name Again' album cover, c1980s.

Pat and Lorna Jamieson (Lerwick, Shetland), 'Tell Me His Name Again' album cover, c1980s.