Address to a Haggis

[bradl]

In recognition of the cultural heritage that may yet linger in our wee beasties by way of their ancestral origins, Happy Burns Night!

 

Although I will most likely be celebrating Burns supper with a pizza ( ) I can't help but have a permanent soft spot for the Haggis, having eaten one and loved another.   So with that I offer you a Harry MacFadyen's pretty splendid rendition of Address Tae the Haggis:

 

 

For reference, the text of the poem, a translation, and additional Burns resources, courtesy of the Alexandria Burns Club.

[Hillscreek]

Amazingly the little town nearest us pop 3,000+ celebrates Robert Burns the last Sunday in January. Some Scot must have crept in some time and asserted him/herself as much of the population is of Welsh,or Polish inheritance. They have a "haggis" made of who knows what that is piped in , praise spoken and a wee dram drunk.

[bradl]

Tastes as good as it sounds!   (Actually, to our surprise we found it delicious. The scotch may have contributed slightly.)

[kjwarnold]

Yes, the scotch we consumed in Edinburgh years ago greatly contributed to the flavor of the haggis! We also enjoyed celebrating Hogmanay with a Scots co-worker when we lived in London. I was afraid to celebrate with him in Edinburgh, although invited. They are serious about that party!

[Sam I Am]

Coming from my mothers side of the family(100% highlanders. Grandad used to wear a kilt and toss the caber) Haggis has been consumed yearly. Love the stuff...with potatoes and neeps (turnip). Must be the reason we always have Scottish dogs.