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By Rachel M Posted on March 7, 2020March 7, 2020

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

Categories: JournalTags: competition, coronavirus, poem, poetry, Robert Burns, school, The Banks O' Doon
By Rachel M Posted on January 25, 2020

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

Categories: JournalTags: Burns Supper, haggis, poem, poetry, Robert Burns, whisky
By Rachel M Posted on March 10, 2019

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

Categories: JournalTags: competition, dance, Fitbit, highland, Highland Dance, poetry, Robert Burns
By Rachel M Posted on January 25, 2019

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

Categories: JournalTags: Burns Night, haggis, poems, poetry, Robert Burns, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on January 16, 2018

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

Categories: JournalTags: battle, Bonnockburn, poem, poetry, Robert Burns, Scotland, war
By Rachel M Posted on January 25, 2017

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

Categories: JournalTags: abortion, Donald Trump, ethics, Robert Burns, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on December 23, 2016February 16, 2018

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

Categories: Journal, TravelTags: Aberfeldy, birk, Birks of Aberfeldy, forest, photos, poetry, Robert Burns, Scotland
By Rachel M Posted on January 19, 2016January 20, 2016

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

Categories: JournalTags: poem, poems, poetry, Robert Burns
By Rachel M Posted on January 25, 2015January 25, 2015

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

Categories: CyclingTags: bakfiets, Busby, cycling, exercise, homework, poetry, Robert Burns

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