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"Tam o' Shanter" is a narrative poem written by the Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1790, while living in Dumfries. First published in 1791, at 228 (or 224) lines it is one of Burns' longer poems, and employs a mixture of Scots and English .
Cutty-sark (18th century Scots for a short chemise or undergarment [1]) is a nickname given to Nannie, [citation needed] a fictional witch created by Robert Burns in his 1791 poem "Tam o' Shanter", after the garment she wore. In the poem, the erotic sight of her dancing in such a short clothing caused the protagonist Tam to cry out "Weel done ...
The reverse side of new £5 features Brig o' Doon, famous from Burns's poem "Tam o' Shanter", and pictures the statue of Burns at that site. [ 98 ] In 1996, the Isle of Man issued a four-coin set of Crown (5/-) pieces on the themes of "Auld Lang Syne", Edinburgh Castle, Revenue Cutter, and Writing Poems. [ 99 ]
A tam o' shanter (in the British military often abbreviated to ToS) or "tammie" is a name given to the traditional Scottish bonnet worn by men. The name derives from Tam o' Shanter , the eponymous hero of the 1790 Robert Burns poem.
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Audio Interview with Dòmhnaill Iain Dhonnchaidh about his Experiences in German Captivity (in English), recorded by Alan Lomax on 25 June 1951, Daliburgh, South Uist; Dòmhnall Iain Dhonnchaidh recites 'Tòmas Seanntair', a Scottish Gaelic literary translation by his uncle Dòmhnall Ruadh Phàislig of Tam O' Shanter by Robert Burns.
Tam O'Shanter, a barque (1829–1837) Tam o' shanter (cap), a Scottish hat; Tam O'Shanter Overture, an orchestral overture written by English composer Malcolm Arnold; Tam O' Shanter Inn, a 100-year-old Scottish-themed restaurant in Los Angeles, California; Tam O'Shanter solitaire, a variation of the Auld Lang Syne solitaire card game
In reference to Scottish Highland dress and Scottish military uniforms, the small pom-pom on the crown of such hats as the Balmoral, the Glengarry, and the Tam o' Shanter is called a "toorie." [6] [7] The toorie is generally made of yarn and is traditionally red on both Balmorals and Glengarries (although specific units have used other colours ...