The Auld Doctor - And Other Poems and Songs in Scots

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The Auld Doctor and Other Poems and Songs in Scots is a collection of literary works written by David Rorie, M.D. Originally published in 1920, this anthology showcases a series of verses and musical compositions written in the Scots dialect. The collection features various thematic poems such as The Auld Doctor, The Pawky Duke, and The Hypochondriac, reflecting on human nature, medical themes, and Scottish cultural life. This historical text provides valuable insights into the linguistic style and poetic traditions of early 20th-century Scottish literature.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages76

Reading Time1 h 57 min

AccessFree to download

The Auld Doctor

The Crambo-Clink

The Lum Hat Wantin' the Croon

The Pawky Duke

Macfadden and Macfee

Tam and the Leeches

The Howdie

Daylicht Has Mony Een

The Bane-Setter

Brithers

The Cynic

The Nicht That the Bairnie Cam' Hame

Human Natur'

Ang-Bang-Pang

The Speeshalist

Isie

The Hypochondriac

The Auld Carle

The Fee

Here Aboots

Droggie

The Wee Drap

The Trickster

FAQs

Who is the author of The Auld Doctor and Other Poems and Songs in Scots?

The collection was written by David Rorie, M.D.

When was this collection first published?

The work was first published in November 1920.

Where have some of the verses in this collection previously appeared?

Several verses were originally contributed to publications such as The Edinburgh Medical Journal, The Caledonian Medical Journal, and the St. Andrews University Bazaar Book.

Sep 29, 2026

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