The Parting Glass
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"The Parting Glass" is a Scottish traditional song, often sung at the end of a gathering of friends. It has also long been popular in Ireland, and modern versions reflect strong Irish and North Americ
Scottish silver stirrup cups, Hallmarked Edinburgh, 1917
Robert Burns
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Robert Burns, also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the p
The Parting Glass
…popular in Ireland, and modern versions reflect strong Irish and North American influences. It was the most popular parting song sung in Scotland before Robert Burns wrote "Auld Lang Syne". Exact lyrics vary between modern arrangements, but they include most, if not all, of the following stanzas appearing in different…
Portrait by Alexander Nasmyth, 1787
Burns Cottage in Alloway, South Ayrshire
A depiction of the Burns family inside the Burns Cottage
Burns House and Museum in Mauchline, East Ayrshire