Collectin Scots rhymes

The Gemme's A Bogey publication wi Scots rhymes collectit in West Lothian by Mary Ferrie. Ye micht like tae dae somethin like this wi yer communities.

‘The Gemme’s A Bogey’ publication evolved frae wark wi a community tae collect Scots rhymes. Mary Ferrie collectit the rhymes for the bairns o West Lothian wi financial help frae the ‘Millenium Breaking-Down-Barriers Scheme’.

Monie  rhymes in the buik are popular aw ower.  Ye micht ken ‘Plainy Clappy’.  It wis recitit whan ye played  a baw gemme, throwin baws against  a wa or a door:

 Plainy Clappy        

Plainy,
Clappy,
Rolly,
Backy,
Right hand,
Left hand,
Low Scottische,
High Scottiche,
Toey,
Heely,
There ye go,
Now it’s big burlio!

 

Dae ye ken this rhyme bit yer ain version is a wee bit different?

Dae ye ken ither rhymes like yon?

 

 

Ye can contact the Bennie Museum for information aboot the publication:

9-11 Mansefield  Street

Bathgate

EH48 4HU

01506 634944