Hamish the Hairy Haggis

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We hope this list of Scottish stories for children inspires you, and if you have any of your own recommendations please do let us know! Not just by Scottish authors, these tales also take in the wonderful scenery, people and language that makes Scottish storytelling so special. Recently brought together in a single book, this delightful collection of short stories follows Hamish and Mirren, and their life together in a quiet farmhouse on the shores of a loch in Scotland. You’ll see haggis on our own Distant Hills breakfast menu included as part of our traditional Scottish breakfast option served alongside a choice of bacon, sausage, black pudding, baked beans, eggs and tomatoes. So its transformation into a fun, monster-hunting children’s tale is ideal for young adventurers who have been captivated by the idea of a giant beastie that lives beneath the water’s surface.

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Playing on the suspension of belief, Finlay is determined to get proof that Nessie does exist, while his older sister Sarah is far from sure. To speed up the process, we microwave ours but you need to be careful not to overcook it or the haggis will go hard and crispy. M. Barrie (Peter Pan) and Kenneth Grahame (The Wind in the Willows) all hail from this beautiful country?First published in 1886, this adventure novel is set around real 18th century Scottish events and is a thrilling tale for young adults. At this time of year the Haggis Bashers are out to get as many Hagi as possible for their dinner and the story charts Hamish's capture and eventual release. The rugged scenery is magnificent with majestic mountains towering around you in a 360-degree panorama, not to mention the tranquil running waters of River Nevis and the gushing waterfalls and. Feisty, independent and full of personality, Katie lives on the (fictional) Isle of Struay, off the west coast of Scotland.

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This true story of a loyal wee Skye terrier, who refuses to leave his adored master’s grave in Edinburgh, is truly touching. But when Uncle Ebenezer is far from welcoming, David finds himself escaping murder, kidnap and shipwrecks on a quest for justice that takes him across treacherous Highland terrain. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site.

Illustrations comes courtesy of Mairi Hedderwick (author and illustrator of the Katie Morag series), giving these funny, charming characters the visuals they deserve. To tease children, or the innocent traveller, a Scots person will jokingly describe haggis as being a small, hairy, mythical creature that roams the Scottish hills. Ben Nevis is the UK’s highest mountain at 1345m (4413 feet) and attracts thousands of hikers, trekkers and mountaineers each year hoping to summit this iconic peak.