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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