Robert Burns

Today is the 251st Anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns tonght I will not be partaking in the traditional meal of haggis, neeps and tatties but will instead  settle for Haggis Pakora from The Ashoka in Johnstone!

The Selkirk Grace

Some hae meat and canna eat,
and some wad eat that want it,
but we hae meat and we can eat,
and sae the Lord be thankit.

For more information on Rabbie The Bard click HERE

In the meantime here are Eva Cassidy  and the more traditional Steam Jenny with versions of two of The Bard’s best known works.

My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose – Eva Cassidy

Scots Wah Hae – Steam Jenny

I Heard It Through The Grapevine

South Australian vintners in the Barossa Valley area, which primarily produce Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio wines, have developed a new hybrid grape that acts as an anti-diuretic!

It is expected to reduce the number of trips older people have to make to the toilet during the night. 

The new wine will be marketed as ……

PINO MORE 

“I Heard It Through The Grapevine” – Creedence Clearwater Revival

To buy the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival click HERE