Craigie Knowes in Soutar's day.
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Craigie Knowes
| Gin mornin daw I'll hear the craw On Craigie Knowes Wauk up the sin: |
Wauk up the sin Wi' caw on caw Whan day comes in On Craigie Knowes: |
On Craigie Knowes A' round about I'll hear the craw Or day be düne: |
Or day be düne And sterns come out, And houlets hoot On Craigie Knowes. |
Glossary
| gin - when; | daw - dawns; | wauk - wake; | sin - sun; | sterns - stars; | houlets - owls. |
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