#RobertBurns

[scotland]

My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here,

My heart’s in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer;

Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe,

My heart’s in the Highlands, wherever I go.

Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North,

The birth-place of Valour, the country of Worth ;

Wherever I wander, wherever I rove,

The hills of the Highlands for ever I love.

Farewell to the mountains, high-cover’d with snow,

Farewell to the straths and green vallies below;

Farewell to the forests and wild-hanging woods,

Farewell to the torrents and loud-pouring floods.

My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here,

My heart’s in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer;

Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe,

My heart’s in the Highlands, wherever I go.

— Robert Burns, 1789

[dwellerofthedark]

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION Day 6: 'Hallowe'en' & 'Tam o' Shanter' by Robert B...

[alliterative-endlessknot]

For Burns Night, the surprisingly connected origins of "haggis" and "mediocre".

[letstalkbeautyuk]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 If you're celebrating Burns Night this year on 25th January - make sure you check out our Scottish themed badges. They make great handmade party favours!

[stellaholman]

Should old acquaintances be forgotten and never brought to mind?

Friendship Should old acquaintances be forgotten, And never brought to mind? Should old acquaintances be forgotten, And days of long ago! We two have run about the hillsides And pulled the daisies fine, But we have wandered many a weary foot For times gone by. We two have paddled (waded) in the stream From noon until dinner time, But seas between us broad have roared Since times gone…

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

Do you remember when SH mentioned buying a pair of Scottish 22-bore flintlock all-metal belt pistols from the mid-18th century?

The pistol SH used yesterday while filming Outlander season 8 at Eglinton Country Park is not the same style that SH bought in London, but it is from the same period in the mid-18th century. As a historical fiction series (actually, it’s more of an alternate history) I don't think he owns the pistol.

The image is not sharp and details are not clear but the pistol looks like a replica of the 1759 Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, often called the "Eliott Dragoon Pistol”. These are named after General George Augustus Eliott, an officer of the British Army, the man who made this design. Born in Scotland he rose through the ranks to become Aide-de-Camp to King George II by 1756.

In 1759, he raised and commanded "The Kings's Own Royal Light Dragoons", the 1st Light Horse and thus began the concept of Light Dragoons in the British Army. He was responsible for raising and training the regiment, as well as procuring their armaments. At the time, commanders of irregular forces could outfit the men as they chose, and Elliot went about designing improved weapons and gear for his Troop of Horse.

This marked one of the first times that the British Board of Ordnance worked with leaders of men in the field to design new weapons, which would be better suited to their needs. The flintlock pistol was introduced into the service of the British Light Cavalry in 1760 to correct perceived defects in the models.

His legacy is the Elliot Light Dragoon Pistol, the Elliot Light Dragoon Carbine, and the Elliot Light Dragoon Saddle.

Pattern 1759 Elliot's Light Dragoon pistol with walnut stock, round barrel, rounded brass mounts and straight-bottomed regulation lock for the pattern. Regulation cast brass mounts and reproduction brass tipped wood ramrod. This is a light, handy pistol with a good feel to it when aiming. The barrel is 9" long and usually 62” calibre. They vary in bore diameter at times. The overall length is 16 1/2". The furniture is all brass and very similar to the civilian pistols of the era.

During the Jacobite Rebellions, and after the Battles of Prestonpans and Falkirk, Dragoons played a significant role at the Battle of Culloden by charging both flanks of the Highland army.

Inspired by Prussian designs of the time, this model of Dragoon pistol was common amongst Britain's mounted troops throughout the 18th Century, the pistol was used by British officers during the American Revolution, and it likely would have been seen used on both sides during the conflict.

These pistols represent an important step in the way that firearms were designed and procured in the British armed forces.

General George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, was mentioned in Robert Burns's cantata “The Jolly Beggars” as an inspiring figure. The old soldier singing the air "I Am a Son of Mars" says: "Yet let my country need me, with Elliot to head me, / I'd clatter on my stumps at the sound of a drum."

By Robert Burns

#Outlanderseason8 #EglintonCountryPark #Scotland #Elliot'sLightDragoonpistol #pistol #BritishArmy #BritishLightCavalry #18thcentury #1stBaronHeathfield #TheJollyBeggars #GeneralGeorgeAugustusEliott #RobertBurns #LightDragoonFlintlockPistol #cantata

Posted 20th August 2024

[andrewmartinopt]

A great little peom in the style of Robert Burns about the eyes.

Inshadowed pools where secrets gleam,

Twin orbs that hold a moonlit dream.

A flash of fire, a tear's soft grace,

Eyes, mirrors to the soul's embrace.

So let them burn, let passions flare,

A universe reflected there.

In midnight depths or sunlit skies,

Oh, speak to me, with silent eyes.

#AndrewMartinOpt #SightCareLocal #RobertBurns #BurnsNight #Boldmere #MereGreen #SuttonColdfield

[headcheese1973]

[andrewarnott]

[scotland]

Address to a Haggis

Robert Burns

Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great Chieftain o’ the Puddin-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy of a grace As lang ‘s my arm.

The groaning trencher there ye fill, Your hurdies like a distant hill, Your pin wad help to mend a mill In time o’ need, While thro’ your pores the dews distil Like amber bead.

His knife see Rustic-labour dight, An’ cut ye up wi’ ready slight, Trenching your gushing entrails bright, Like onie ditch; And then, O what a glorious sight, Warm-reekin, rich!

Then, horn for horn, they stretch an’ strive: Deil tak the hindmost, on they drive, Till a’ their weel-swall’d kytes belyve Are bent like drums; Then auld Guidman, maist like to rive, Bethankit hums.

Is there that owre his French ragout, Or olio that wad staw a sow, Or fricassee wad mak her spew Wi’ perfect sconner, Looks down wi’ sneering, scornfu’ view On sic a dinner?

Poor devil! see him owre his trash, As feckless as a wither’d rash, His spindle shank a guid whip-lash, His nieve a nit; Thro’ bluidy flood or field to dash, O how unfit!

But mark the Rustic, haggis-fed, The trembling earth resounds his tread, Clap in his walie nieve a blade, He’ll make it whissle; An’ legs, an’ arms, an’ heads will sned, Like taps o’ thrissle.

Ye Pow’rs wha mak mankind your care, And dish them out their bill o’ fare, Auld Scotland wants nae skinking ware That jaups in luggies; But, if ye wish her gratefu’ prayer, Gie her a Haggis!

[broomclosetbrew]

It's Burns Night so I'm sipping my Robert Burns scotch from Arran. .... Burns Night celebrates the national bard of Scotland Robert Burns' birthday. Each year it's tradition to have a dinner to celebrate Burns, his legacy, and Scottish culture. So raise a glass over your haggis and make sure you done you traditional tartan (I really need to buy the USCG Tartan) as you recite some of Burns' legendary verses. ..... Inspiring bold John Barleycorn! What dangers thou canst make us scorn! Wi' tippeny, we fear nae evil; Wi' usquabae, we'll face the devil!-- - Tam O'Shanter - Robert Burns ...... #BurnsNight #CelebrateBurnsNight #Scotland #RobertBurns #Whisky #scotchwhisky #singlemalt #whiskyphoto #WhiskyLover #arrandistillery #WhiskyAfficionado #WhiskyNeat #whiskylife #whiskyandhistory #whiskyquotes #TamOShanter (at Coastal San Pedro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZLhApVr_gH/?utm_medium=tumblr

[peterarklenews]

© Peter Arkle 23-2021 FAMOUS SCOTS WEARING SOUVENIR T-SHIRTS

[rangersfc-1872]

Happy Burns Night 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[maximumwobblerbanditdonut]

Have you heard of the song Auld Lang Syne? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is a traditional Scottish song that means “old long since” or “for the sake of old times”. It was written by Robert Burns in the 1780s, and today has become a joyful anthem sung across the world with friends and family at New Year parties.

Just before midnight 🕛 everyone stands in a circle holding hands and when the song ends it's a rush into the middle to celebrate memories and the new year together ����

In the lyrics of Auld Lang Syne the phrase "cup o’ kindness" shines through. It's a heartfelt and warm way of saying let's come together to toast lasting friendships and good spirits. What an uplifting way to celebrate the start of a new year

Haud Hogmanay! 🥳

Happy New Year !🥂🎊

🎼🎸 @nathanevanss

#AuldLangSyne #Hogmanay #NewYear #Scotland #RobertBurns #traditionalsong

Posted 31st December 2024

[headcheese1973]

[scotland]

Gie me ae spark o' Nature's fire, that's a' the learning I desire.

Robert Burns