Q. What's in a haggis? A. More than the sum of its parts! In this blog I tell the colourful story of Scotland’s obsession with our national dish and explore just how closely connected it is to both our national poet and our national drink. Let's dive in! 1. Robert Burns The ‘modern' story...
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There are many rich and varied reasons why Scots, fans of Scotland and generally those who love poetry feel particularly connected, moved and inspired by The Ploughman Poet born over 250 years ago. But let’s be clear from the outset, this type of popularity for an old dusty poet - or even anyone...
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As a little girl growing up in the West of Scotland on a diet of mince, tatties and Rabbie Burns, how I would have appreciated a better understanding of Robert Burns the man, the deep beauty and truth of his words and the enduring global legacy of our Scottish bard. The favoured Scottish approach to...
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