From scenes like these old Scotia's grandeur springs, That makes her loved at home, revered abroad: Princes and lords are but the breath of kings, "An honest man 's the noblest work of God."

All-cheering Plenty, with her flowing horn, Led yellow Autumn, wreath'd with nodding corn.

Suspense is worst than disappointment.

Now's the day and now's the hour.

The best laid plans take 40 years to complete.

His locked, lettered, braw brass collar, Shewed him the gentleman and scholar.

Oatcakes are a delicate relish when eaten warm with ale.