Category: Bitties Fae Barrowsgate
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Blareonomy, Beuk I
Local crofter and musician Blairy and his daughter are persuaded to perform with Northie at a dance in Fraserburgh (“Broch”).
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Gladys Len’s a Han’
After Barrowsgate made a hash of things, Mistress B sends for her sister Annie to look after her while she is confined to bed. However, Annie can’t come and sends her daughter Gladys instead. After some crossed wires, the mince and tatties turns out a little odd …
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Chicken Broth
Mistress Barrowsgate is unwell and he is advised by the doctor to make her some chicken soup. Which he does. Eventually.
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Kyeonomy, Beuk Two
In response to brother-in-law Alec’s request, Barrowsgate continues his sermon about cows. This time, Mistress B ends up with her head in a bucket.
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The Buchan Banquet
“Meal and Ale” gatherings were held in celebration after the harvest was completed. The ever-present oatmeal was mixed with whisky and served with mutton or vegetable broth. Afterwards the pipes or fiddles sounded and the dancing began. In Barrowsgate’s version, people came from all over the Buchan district to the “Meal and Ale” gathering, and…
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Gloriana R.I.P.
Barrowsgate is saddened to read of the demise of “Gloriana”, his friend Rob’s motor car.