Sinister Nursery Rhymes

“Mary, Mary quite contrary, How does your garden grow ? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids...

Mistletoe traditions, in Scotland, come from two very different sources. When the Romans settled in Britain, they despised and dreaded the Druids. It...

Unfortunately, another joyful, traditional event has been cancelled in a Scottish Town. Moffat is situated in the Scottish Borders, just...

” Baa Baa black sheep, have you any wool ? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full ! One...

“Rock-a bye baby, in the tree tops When the wind blows the cradle will rock When the bough breaks...

“Half a pound of tuppenny rice, Half a pound of treacle, That’s the way the money goes, Pop! goes...

“Ring A Ring of Roses A pocket full of posies A-tish-oo, a-tish-oo We all fall down”   This rhyme...

Monday’s child is fair of face, Tuesday’s child is full of grace, Wednesday’s child is full of woe, Thursday’s...