Articles relating to 18th Century
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Haudin-gauin
It wisna the men alane that played fitba in thae days even tho it wis affen regairdit a man s … read more»
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The Kirk Dings Doun
The Kirk o Scotland meenisters didna hae muckle time for the gemm o Fitba. The tradeetion bein … read more»
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Historic quizzes in Scots
From: News, on 03rd August 2017
It is encouraging to see that recently Historic Scotland have begun to introduce some Scots … read more» -
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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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» -
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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Fergusson's Hallow Fair
Robert Fergusson s Hallow Fair is another poem set in the season around Halloween. It was … read more»
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Fergusson's Ghaists
The Ghaists is a powerful political poem and first appeared in print in Ruddiman's … read more»
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Robert Fergusson Anniversary
The 16 October 2016 marks the 242nd anniversary of the death of Robert Fergusson (1750-1774).… read more»
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The Tale of Maggie Wall
Those of you who live in Perthshire, or who have an interest in the history of witchcraft, will … read more»
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