The Jolly Beggars of ‘Let it Blaw’

RECITATIVO When lyart leaves bestrow the yird,Or wavering like the bauckie-bird,Bedim cauld Boreas’ blast;When hailstanes drive wi’ bitter skyte,And infant frosts begin to bite,In hoary cranreuch drest;Ae night at e’en a merry coreO’ randie, gangrel bodies,In Poosie-Nansie’s held the splore,To drink their orra duddies;Wi’ quaffing an’ laughing,They ranted an’ they sang,Wi’ jumping an’ thumping,The vera girdle rang. […]

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Ken Craig

Ken attended the 1992 Supper representing the Marchbank Burns Club.

Let it Blaw – 1996

Let it Blaw – 1995

Let it Blaw – 1993

Let it Blaw – 1991

James Hargreaves

James became a member of ‘Let it Blaw’ in 1931. –

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Mr Couper (Headmaster of Balerno School)

It’s known that Mr Couper took up the post of Headmaster at Balerno School in 1945. His stay as Headmaster lasted until 1961 when he retired to be succeeded by ? During his period at Balerno School, ‘Let it Blaw’ became active again with annual Suppers commencing in 1955.