Fair scunnert
Aberdeen Press and Journal, 30 March 1932:
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Youngest sister of Rabbie Burns
Reverend Charles Roger, Bridge of Allan, met the youngest sister of Rabbie Burns. In his 1853 book “The Modern Scottish Minstrel” Roger’s records: “Having selected the Minstrels to be introduced, … Continue reading Youngest sister of Rabbie Burns
Where recorded history has gone astray: Rabbie Burns
Rabbie Burns made two [recorded] visits to Stirlingshire. Of these visits, the most definitive account was published in 1899: Betty Black’s Inn. ‘PH’ bottom left, off Brook Street First OS … Continue reading Where recorded history has gone astray: Rabbie Burns
Missing you already
What follows are a few of my old posts and films on Rabbie Burns. Burns Nicht 2008. Recital by Andrew R. Gordon: Tam o’Shanter: [To read what history has recorded … Continue reading Missing you already