Poetry

Wur Cheeko by Jenny S Stewart

'Wur Cheeko', by Jenny S Stewart, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners can … more »
The Punnie by Sheena Blackhall

'The Punnie', by Sheena Blackhall, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners … more »
The Hen’s Lament by Sheena Blackhall

'The Hen's Lament', by Sheena Blackhall, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners … more »
The First Hoolit’s Prayer by Ian McFadgen

'The First Hoolit’s Prayer', by Ian McFadgen, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre … more »
The Bubblyjock by Hugh MacDiarmid

'The Bubblyjock', by Hugh MacDiarmid, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and … more »
The Bogle by W D Cocker

'The Bogle', by W. D. Cocker, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and … more »
The Ballad of Janitor MacKay by Margaret Green

'The Ballad of Janitor Mackay', by Margaret Green, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers … more »
Street Talk by J K Annand

'Street Talk', by JK Annand, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners can continue … more »
Shetlan by John Peterson

'Shetlan', by John Peterson, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners … more »
North East Nineties Rap by Sheena Blackhall

'North East Nineties Rap', by Sheena Blackhall, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and … more »
Naebody by Betty Allan

'Naebody', by Betty Allan, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners can continue … more »
Lament for a Lost Dinner Ticket by Margaret Hamilton

'Lament for a Lost Dinner Ticket', by Margaret Hamilton, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre … more »
Hungry Waters by Hugh MacDiarmid

'Hungry Waters', by Hugh MacDiarmid, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers … more »
Heron by J K Annand

'Heron', by JK Annand, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners … more »
Graffiti by Janet Paisley

'Graffiti' by Janet Paisley, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners can continue … more »
Empty Vessel by Hugh MacDiarmid

'Empty Vessel', by Hugh MacDiarmid, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers … more »
Doric–Reggae–Spider Rap by Sheena Blackhall

'Doric‐Reggae‐Spider Rap', by Sheena Blackhall, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre … more »
Crowdieknowe by Hugh MacDiarmid

'Crowdieknowe', by Hugh MacDiarmid, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers … more »
Crocodile by J K Annand

'Crocodile', by JK Annand, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners … more »
Brekken Beach, Nort Yell by Christine De Luca

'Brekken Beach, Nort Yell', by Christine De Luca, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that … more »
Bairns by Betty Allan

'Bairns', by Betty Allan, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners … more »
A Dug, A Dug by Bill Keys

'A Dug, A Dug', by Bill Keys, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that … more »
A Christmas Poem by Josephine Neill

'A Christmas Poem', by Josephine Neil, is one of the poems from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers … more »
Bessie Dunlop by John Hodgart

'Bessie Dunlop', by John Hodgart, is a drama text from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners … more »
Da Beltane Foy by John J Graham

'Da Beltane Foy' by John J. Graham is taken from 'The Kist' - an anthology of Scots (and Gaelic) poetry and prose that was digitised by Education Scotland and gifted to the Scots Language Centre so that teachers and learners … more »