10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AULD REEKIE»
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Auld Reekie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
Auld Reekie: An Edinburgh Anthology
In such critical colloquies the voice of the bookseller himself may ever and anon
be heard mingling the broad and unadultered notes of its Auld Reekie music; for,
unless occupied in the recesses of the premises with some other business, it is ...
2
Lays of Edina, and
Auld Reekie Musings: With Notes, and a ...
With Notes, and a Glossary Lord Archibald Johnston Warriston. AULD AUNTY
NELL. 49 Ye may find some to equal, but nane to excel That kind, cannie carlin,
oor auld Aunty Nell. WF a rev' rent like air, she gaes up, an' doun The doors, trigly
...
Lord Archibald Johnston Warriston, 1864
3
Description of a Jaunt to
Auld Reekie, and Other Scotch ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.
4
Lays of Edina and
Auld Reekie Musings, Being Poems and Lyrics
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Archibald Johnston, Alexander Logan, 2010
5
An Explanatory and Pronouncing Dictionary of the Noted Names ...
Hear me, Auld Hangie, for a wee, And let poor damned bodies be. Burns. Auld
Reekie. A designation given to Edinburgh on account of its smoky appearance,
as seen from a distance; or, according to others, on account of the uncleanliness
of ...
William Adolphus Wheeler, 1872
The traditional nickname for Edinburgh, the next backdrop of my life, is Auld
Reekie—Broad Scots for Old Smokey, no doubt referring to the smoke from the
many fires “reeking” in the long-established capital city of Scotland. And,
although only ...
7
The Letters of Mercurius
... being weel satisfied with ourselves under our proper designation of Auld
Reekie, and with our present spiritual! and temporall government by the Ministers
and Elders of the Kirk and the Lord Provost and Council of the City, the first
founders ...
8
The Routledge History of Literature in English: Britain and ...
Auld Reekie, his celebration of the city of Edinburgh, is still quoted. The Muse, he
says, has left the city too long. With its classical references and local description,
Auld Reekie is still a familiar Scottish name for the city of Edinburgh, deriving ...
9
The Waverly anecdotes: illustrative of the incidents, ...
Long may " auld Reekie " himself,' said I, ' smoke his cigar by the banks of the
Tweed, and under the shade of the canny Eil- dons, and long may " auld Reekie
herself,' the queen of cities, and the emporium of glee and genius, enjoy the
honor ...
10
The Tribune: A Periodical Publication, Consisting Chiefly of ...
... Bellini returned to the more humane confines of his native country, where he
lived upon the pension liberally bestowed upon him by the republic, till he
attained his eightieth year. AULD REEKIE's CORPORATION POLITICS ; Or, the
Scotch ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AULD REEKIE»
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Auld Reekie is used in the context of the following news items.
Ewen Murray reflects on an unforgettable finish to the US Open
A few miles west towards "Auld Reekie" is Musselburgh Links, where the Open Championship was played six times between 1874 and 1889. «SkySports, Jun 15»
Community Sport: Only in tonight's Evening News
... Newbattle High and Fernieside, Abercorn tennis, Auld Reekie roller derby, Royal High bowls, Leith and Broughton rugby, Edin & Leith bowls, ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Jun 15»
The best summer events in Liverpool
The eyes of the comedy world may be focused on Edinburgh, but Auld Reekie isn't the be-all when it comes to laughs. Luckily, a few funny ... «The List, Jun 15»
First Poster For The Legend Of Barney Thomson
While its director is from Glasgow rather than Auld Reekie, there should be plenty of local goodwill – despite all those lobbed pint glasses in ... «Empire Online, Jun 15»
Freestyler fabulousness
They hail from auld reekie are temporarily swapping the old capital for the concrete of MK as part of a UK and Irish tour. Apparently, band ... «Milton Keynes Citizen, Jun 15»
Life on the line: Building the Borders Railway
“Haymarket,” laughs Knox, “certainly added to the reek of Auld Reekie.” When he passes through the area now, he sometimes thinks he ... «Scotsman, Jun 15»
Travel: Food tour in north east of Scotland
We are hard pressed to choose a favourite, although Cambus O' May, Lochnagar and smoked Auld Reekie just might be ahead on points. «Scotsman, Jun 15»
Film Festival's music docs bring unsung heroes to the fore
Always seen as the poor cousin to Glasgow's thriving, focused and successful indie scene, Auld Reekie now gets the historical recognition and ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
Interview – Auld Reekie Roller Girls and Capital City Roller Derby
Despicable V: I went to see Auld Reekie Roller Girls play London Rockin Rollers and from the first whistle I was sold. At the time there were no ... «The List, Jun 15»
Perfect 10s again for Foul Fashion
In the Auld Reekie Plate event, the RICS Sharks were defeated by the Eclectic Selection from Kirkcaldy in the final. Hillhead/Jordanhill came ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Jun 15»
