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A stunningly illustrated Scots version of the traditional Christmas rhyme
Journey through the twelve days of Yuletide – told in Scots – and meet a cast of skaters skooshin, lassies birlin, sheep a-shooglin and the all-important five gowden rings in this video which also showcases the book’s stunning illustrations.
The 12 Days O Yule
By Susan Rennie
Published by Floris Books
The 12 Days O Yule by Susan Rennie, illustrated by Matthew Land, is out now published by Floris Books priced £5.99.
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FEATURED AUTHOR:
Anna Deacon
Anna Deacon has worked as a photographer for over a decade following a career in the music industry in London. Her photographic work has been published in The Times, The Scotsman, The Herald, Hood, The Big Issue, Refinery 29, Sunday Post and Outdoor Sw …
FEATURED PUBLISHER:
Birlinn
Birlinn Ltd is an independent publishing house based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company is built on traditions of the written and spoken word and is constantly looking to the future. Established by Hugh Andrew (2022 recipient of the Royal Scottish Geo …