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Burns Country
Scots revere Robert Burns for his eloquent Address to a Haggis, but did you know that among this prolific poets odes, epistles, and laments is none other than Auld Lang Syne? More fascinating facts await you in Burns Country.
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Scottish Writers
An excellent compilation of classic Scot poets and authors and their seminal works, alongside a directory of their contemporary counterparts and a history of Scottish literature. Whether for research or pleasure, this deserves a look.
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Scottish Culture: Literature & Arts
Parchment tends to crumble--e-texts to the rescue. If youve an appetite for Scottish writing, try a taste of these ancient border ballads. A gatherings calendar for the clan-obsessed.
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National Library of Scotland
The Dewey Decimal system knows no global borders--now that libraries the world over are catalogued on the Web. Peruse this extensive collection. (Apparently, shh! is universal as well.)
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Great Scot! Born in Edinburgh in 1850, author Robert Louis Stevenson qualifies. This site sums up his life, works, library and museum collections, and honorary associations. Talk about a treasure island!
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Scottish Literature Resources
The University of South Carolina Scottish Literature department brings you this handy roundup. Links to Scot authors, language experts, and other academic institutions. Tis eer useful!
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