Articles relating to History
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Hoots mon! Whaur's ma leid?
In 1986 an episode of the English TV comedy series Blackadder II featured actor Hugh Laurie … read more»
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The Blantyre Explosion
This is a tragic song of a young man killed in the coal pit and a young girl left lamenting. It … read more»
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The Battle of Harlaw
In 1411 Lord Donald of the Isles and his army marched across the north east of Scotland. Two … read more»
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Sic a Parcel of Rogues
A song that protests bitterly about the Union of Scotland and England in 1707. It is usually… read more»
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William Hershaw poem collection
From: News, on 19th January 2017
Willliam (Willie) Hershaw is a well known poet who has been writing for many years in Scots, so … read more» -
Day of Scottish Culture
From: News, on 14th November 2016
The Perth Burns Club will be hosting its 12th Day of Scottish Life and Culture, in celebration … read more» -
Chinese Makars
From: News, on 10th November 2016
It would be true to say that publishing in Scots has seen a significant increase over the last … read more» -
Fergusson's Daft Days
The Daft Days is a marvellous poem by Robert Fergusson which celebrates that period in the year … read more»
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Burns in Silesian
From: News, on 20th October 2016
Recently a new translation of works by Robert Burns appeared in Poland in the Silesian … read more» -
TS Law Display
From: News, on 17th October 2016
If you happen to be in Edinburgh around this time, and have an interest in poets writing in … read more»
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