The Tam O'Shanter Trilogy

A compilation of humorous poetry for reading and reciting, written chiefly in Scots (and English), encompassing a variety of themes, times, styles and humour, led by the Tam o’ Shanter Trilogy (in four parts).

Tam o’ Shanter, the famous poem by Robert Burns, tells of the evening when Tam o’ Shanter came upon the Devil and his compatriots enjoying themselves at Alloway Kirk.

The Tam o’ Shanter Trilogy (in four parts) tells of the humorous events following that fateful evening and relates what happened over the following few days, from the imagined perspectives of the main protagonists.

The “ither scrievins” (other writings) in this compilation provide a humorous look at various ideas and times of Scotland. They also make for a source of light-hearted poetry for reading and reciting at everyday events and occasions, as well as those celebratory times like Burns’ Night, Hogmanay, New Year and St. Andrew’s Day.