Burns supper 2021
It was Robert Burns’ birthday on January 25th and Scots celebrate it with a Burns supper. This is fast becoming one of my favourite annual events, perhaps because it doesn’t … Continue reading Burns supper 2021
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Elizabeth got a bronze medal
Elizabeth competed in the Robert Burns World Federation North East of Scotland schools competition today. She recited The Banks O’ Doon by Robert Burns and did marvellously. She came third … Continue reading Elizabeth got a bronze medal
I finally got my husband to wear a skirt
It’s Burns Night tonight which is an annual celebration of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. I think it’s traditionally called a Burns Supper but we’ve never been to one before … Continue reading I finally got my husband to wear a skirt
Scottish poetry and highland dancing
I managed to clock up over 12,000 steps on my Fitbit yesterday while sitting on my butt. It’s not like the last time I boasted about doing exercise without doing any … Continue reading Scottish poetry and highland dancing
Burns night
It’s the 25th January today which in Scotland means it’s Burns Night. This is an annual celebration of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. It’s not a public holiday here but … Continue reading Burns night
Scots Wha Hae
It’s that time of year again when the kids have to learn a poem at school for Burns Night which is the annual celebration of Robert Burns. The first year … Continue reading Scots Wha Hae
Robert Burns Night and Donald Trump
It’s Burns night in Scotland today. January 25th is an annual celebration of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns. In school the children tasted some Scottish foods and learnt one of his … Continue reading Robert Burns Night and Donald Trump
The Birks of Aberfeldy
The Scottish village of Aberfeldy is renowned for being the inspiration for Robert Burns’ poem, The Birks of Aberfeldy. A birk is the Scottish word for a beech tree and … Continue reading The Birks of Aberfeldy
Robert Burns
It’s that time of year again when Scotland celebrates Robert Burns with a Burns night or Burns supper, as they call it. These are typically held on the 25th January, … Continue reading Robert Burns
Exercise makes you smarter and Robert Burns
I wasn’t thinking very clearly last week and I did a lot of dumb things. I blame a lack of physical activity. Busby was out of action for a few … Continue reading Exercise makes you smarter and Robert Burns
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