Robbie Burns

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Robbie Burns was a famous Scottish poet and he is always remembered on this day, especially in this part of the world.



This evening I am going to a 'Burns Night' celebration.   On the menu will be 'Haggis neeps and tatties" it is being held in a grand house.



Unfortunately I don't have any tartan to wear so made myself a thistle brooch - the emblem of Scotland.








Not a brilliant representation but hopefully it will be recognisable!









There might even be one of these chaps attending!


Comments

  1. Jane McLellanJanuary 25, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    Your thistle brooch is just what's needed! Enjoy Burns night.

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  2. FoxJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Your feisty little thistle does Robbie Burns proud!

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  3. Sharren - Tatting in Greenwood, South CarolinaJanuary 25, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    And will someone read aloud 'Address to a Haggis'?

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  4. Madtatter80January 25, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Very Good, cannie lassy

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  5. MirandaJanuary 25, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    I think that's a wonderful thistle design!

    I played with a harp ensemble once for a Burns Night celebration. It was great fun.

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    1. Sally KersonJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:41 PM

      We had a pipe organ playing, and it was great fun.

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  6. MaureenJanuary 25, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    I remember your Burns night from last year! - didn't you tat a lot of thistle bookmarks for the occasion? Enjoy it.

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  7. Sally KersonJanuary 25, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Ah Maureen that was two years ago - but same place and the hostess still has the thistles but could not find them this evening as she was going to put them back on the tables, she has promised them for 2016 when the next Burns Night is to be held. It is such a huge house I am not surprised.

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  8. tatterjilJanuary 27, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I went to a Robert Burns night too! Unfortunately we had no neeps and tatties and the amount of haggis was very limited. Pah to that, I say.

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  9. Batty TatterJanuary 28, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    ok I know haggis and tatties, but what are neeps? Oh my, and my married name is Cameron. sheesh.

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    1. Sally KersonJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:49 AM

      Well Cameron is a good Scottish name! Neeps are swedes or turnips and are mashed just like the tatties.

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