Category Archives: Scottish Stuff, funny and serious

Robert Burns

Posted on January 25, 2026 by ceayr

January 25th is the birthday of Scotland’s National Bard, the much-loved Robert Burns. So today I pay tribute with some words from Oor Rabbie, who believed that all men were created equal: Then let us pray that come it may,(As … Continue reading →

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Unicorn Challenge – Xmas Special

Posted on December 4, 2025 by ceayr

Unicorn Challenge – Xmas Special A one-off Seasonal offering from Jenne and The Unicorn, and it’s a Double Challenge! First, write a story, maximum 250 words, based on the above image. Second, send Pingo as a Special Treat Holiday Gift … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en 2025

Posted on October 31, 2025 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading →

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Absence of Death is now an e-book

Posted on October 17, 2025 by ceayr

Vidock (and Sensei) in Absence of Death now available as e-book. As they prepare for battle, Sensei explains: I let Vidock smell the wrapping of our food from Ghillie’s, and ask him if he remembers the place.I hadn’t realised until now … Continue reading →

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Pingo is now an eBook

Posted on September 29, 2025 by ceayr

Pingo: Lies, Damned Lies and Biography is now available as an e-book (at Amazon minimum price). A delightful American lady’s comments to Pingo, the wandering Scot, probably summarise the book and its author better than I can. ‘I’ve read everything you’ve … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Rabbie

Posted on January 25, 2024 by ceayr
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Hallowe’en 2025

Posted on October 31, 2023 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en 2022

Posted on October 30, 2022 by ceayr

Click here to hear the poet read his words: Hallowe’enaw Scotland’s scary myths and legendsfae Tam o Shanter tae Sawney Beancreep and slither yince mair fae the shadowseach year the nicht o Hallowe’en (interlude) nae bairn can contain their excitementas … Continue reading →

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Tam o’ Shanter – Haibun Thinking Weekly Challenge

Posted on January 28, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant explain it The older he gets the more he learns So one more time He knocks out a wee rhyme In the knowledge he can never write poetry quite like Robert Burns AnElephant enjoys this challenge hosted by his … Continue reading →

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