Epistle to Ben Mitchell My auld frien Ben have you demurred A man's only as good as his word Are we likely tae hae wordy clashes And jist for a measly load of ashes You promised truly to come and see me But aw you've done is sadly gree me A Stinston man you never hae tae yoke They're aw sic decent a...

Oor Ned Here among us from Carrick's shore From whence came Scotia's kings, Came Ned McQuat no crown he wore Great renown nor angels wings But gruff and ready always cheery, In, fact to be quite brief His helping hand was never weary He must have been a chief. He brought to us oor Rabbie's lore With...

A MIDDLEPART SCENE Twas on a rare November's day The sun shone bright across the bay November's sun being seldom seen The wee bit blink had made me keen So I set out, to take a stroll Well wrapt up, for November's droll Up Sannox Drive behind Springvale Stepping along, wind in my tail Round the bend...

The Rabbie Burns In good company you'll agree Is where we often like to be So if you care to laugh and jest I'll tell you where to meet the best Whistlers, singers and comic turns You'll find them in "The Rabbie Burns" But if you'd like to travel foreign They request you take a walk to Arr...

A LOT TO LEARN A modest mein is by heaven inspired When found in friends is much admired There are many who rant and preach While others deeds, their lesson teach An honest word, a cheery smile Helps the weary o'er many a mile It's message clearly demands respect The same as you no doubt expect To r...

Where yince we daunered wae pride Kindly neighbours were on every side The folks that ye met, day in, day oot Were the same as yersel', branch and root. Aye singing or whustling like a bird Greeting ever day was a kindly word Or a deep throated chuckling, 'Haw, haw'. Noo heaven help us 'Auld Stinsto...