Tag: Scotland

Hogmanay

Dec 29, 1933

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in Other verse, Verse, Writings

A Hogmanay toast. Published as part of his “Bitties” column on 29 December 1933.
Keps Aff Tae “Hamewith”

Oct 1, 1933

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in The Blethers O’ Barrowsgate, Verse, Writings

A tribute to fellow Doric verser “Hamewith” (Charles Murray)
“The Auld Tongue”

Oct 1, 1933

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in The Blethers O’ Barrowsgate, Verse, Writings

Barrowsgate remembers a farmer’s son who, having spent some time in London, spoke in a genteel manner on his return. However, he forgot his airs and graces when he trod on a barrel hoop, and reverted to his mother tongue with some choice Doric words.
The De’il and Clochnaben

Oct 1, 1933

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in The Blethers O’ Barrowsgate, Verse, Writings

Barrowsgate gives his own devilish explanation of how the rocky outcrop at Clochnaben was formed.
The Silvery Dee

Sep 8, 1933

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in Other verse, Verse, Writings

Barrowsgate, abroad, misses his true love and the river Dee. A draft of this verse called “The Exile’s Farewell” predates this version.