The Nations Bard
Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o' the puddin-race!
Aboon them a' ye tak your place.....
A Life Bound to the Bard
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Born and raised in Ayrshire, the spirit of the Bard has always been an ever-present part of my world. From the tradition of Burns Suppers and school recitals to the statues in the square—and yes, even the ubiquitous tea towels—his legacy was woven into the fabric of my daily life.
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As time passed, I realized that this connection influenced my path more deeply than I ever could have imagined.
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In many ways, we followed similar trails. We both eventually left our small towns for the lights of "Auld Reekie" to seek our fame and fortune. However, our modes of transport differed slightly: Burns made the journey to Edinburgh on the back of a pony, while I arrived in a beat-up automatic Fiat Panda. Having experienced that car, I’m fairly certain Burns had the more comfortable ride!
A Shared Tradition of the Spoken Word
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Then, of course, there are our crafts. While Burns was a master of verse and poetry, I am a storyteller—a bearer of the ancient oral tradition. At our core, we are both men of the spoken word: performers and entertainers dedicated to the art of the narrative.
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This lifelong connection to the Bard’s life and language makes me a natural choice for your Burns event. Whether you are looking for an engaging host to lead the evening, a moving delivery of the Immortal Memory, a spirited Address to the Haggis, or something more tailored to your celebration, I bring the heart of Ayrshire to every performance.