Birnie.Org
Since 1995, we periodically explored our early family history. Our various name spellings, common names, and origin stories, often added to the excitement.
Yes, we are now a large global family. And our roots are comprised of many cultures, and we are proudly known as the “ordinary folk” originating in north east Scotland.
We thank you for your many contributions and invite you to join us in our research.
The BirnieBoozle (John Hogg)
1. Gin (if) Ye’ll mairry me, lassie, at the kirk (church) o’ Birnie Bouzle,
Till the day ye die, Lassie, Ye shall ne’er repent it
Ye will wear when ye are wed, a kirtle (dress) and a highland plaid
Sleep upon a heather bed, sae couthie (snug) an sae canty (contented).
2. Ye will gan sae braw (braw), lassie, tae the kirk o’ Birnie
Little rougues an’a, lassie, vow! But ye’ll be canty
Your wee bit tocher (dowery) is but sma’, . . .
but hodden (homespun) grey will wear for a’
I’ll save my siller (money) tae mak’ ye braw, -
3. Gin Ye’ll mairry me, lassie, at the kirk o’ Birnie Bouzle,
Till the day ye die, Lassie, Ye shall ne’er repent it.
We’ll hae bonnie bairns an’a, some lassies fair and laddies braw
Like the their mother ane and a’, an’ yer faither conserted.
4. Gin Ye’ll mairry me, lassie, at the kirk o’ Birnie Bouzle,
Till the day ye die, Lassie, Ye shall ne’er repent it.
The hart, the hare, the heather cock (ring grouse),
I’ll pu ye limpets frae the rock Tae mak’ ye dishes
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