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The Haggis


Rook
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The Haggis The chesspiece shows the mouth-watering haggis. A traditional Scottish dish considered to be something of a delicacy in Burns' day, it consists of a mixture of oatmeal, seasoning and sheep or lamb offal wrapped in a sheep's stomach.

The haggis remains remarkably popular today, despite culinary choice having widened greatly. It is seen here on the traditional serving dish with the ceremonial knife laid to one side, ready to release the juices.

Amongst the elements represented on the column of each rook on the light side are those in Burns: 'To a Mouse' and 'To a Mountain Daisy'.

Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face.
Great Chieftain o' the puddin race,
Aboon them a' ye take your place.
Painch, tripe or thairm,
Weel, are ye wordy of a grace
As lang's my arm
Address to the Haggis (December, 1786)

The Haggis


Rook
Burns Light Side
Price:
£19.00
27.43EUR $31.39
Quantity:  
Individual pieces available for purchase

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