"Then there’s the ancient stronghold of the Bays of Lochloy, And visitors when they see it will it heartily enjoy; And a little further on there’s the blasted heath of Macbeth, And a hillock where the witches are wont to dance till out of breath." 'Beautiful Nairn', 1888

"The town is admirably situated from the cold winter winds, And the visitors, during their stay there, great comfort finds, Because there is boating and fishing, and admission free, Therefore they can enjoy themselves right merrily." 'Beautiful Crieff', 1899

"Beautiful Moon, with thy silvery light, Thou cheerest the lovers in the night As they walk through the shady groves alone, Making love to each other before they go home." 'The Moon', 1878

"And the two survivors were exhausted from exposure, hunger, and cold, Which used the spectators to shudder when them they did behold; And with hunger the poor men couldn’t stand on their feet, They felt so weakly on their legs for want of meat." 'A Tale of the Sea', 1886

"Beautiful Moon, with thy silvery light, Thou cheerest the eagle in the night, And lettest him see to devour his prey And carry it to his nest away." 'The Moon', 1878

"The pleasures of the little birds are all fled, And with the cold many of them will be found dead, Because the leaves of the trees are scattered in the blast, And makes the feathered creatures feel downcast." 'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

"Then Arabi the rebel took to flight, And spurred his Arab steed with all his might: With his heart full of despair and woe, And never halted till he reached Cairo." 'The Battle of Tel-el-Kebir', 1882

"...that your central girders would not have given way, At least many sensible men do say, Had they been supported on each side with buttresses, At least many sensible men confesses, For the stronger we our houses do build, The less chance we have of being killed." 'The Tay Bridge Disaster', 1880

"Beautiful Moon, with thy silvery light, Thou cheerest the lovers in the night As they walk through the shady groves alone, Making love to each other before they go home." 'The Moon', 1878

"'Twas in the town of Sunderland, and in the year of 1883, That about 200 children were launch'd into eternity While witnessing an entertainment in Victoria Hall, While they, poor little innocents, to God for help did call." 'The Sunderland Calamity', 1883

"Beautiful Moon, with thy silvery light, Thou cheerest the lovers in the night As they walk through the shady groves alone, Making love to each other before they go home." 'The Moon', 1878

"'Twas in the town of Sunderland, and in the year of 1883, That about 200 children were launch'd into eternity While witnessing an entertainment in Victoria Hall, While they, poor little innocents, to God for help did call." 'The Sunderland Calamity', 1883

"Then there’s the ancient stronghold of the Bays of Lochloy, And visitors when they see it will it heartily enjoy; And a little further on there’s the blasted heath of Macbeth, And a hillock where the witches are wont to dance till out of breath." 'Beautiful Nairn', 1888

"Because for his wife and family he must feel, And perhaps the thought thereof will cause him to steal Bread for his family, that are starving at home, While the thought thereof makes him sigh heavily and groan." 'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

"He is very skilful and void of pride; He was so to me when at my bedside, When I turned badly on the 25th of July, And was ill with inflammation, and like to die." 'A Tribute to Dr. Murison', 1885

"And as the visitors to Nairn walk along the yellow sand, They can see, right across the Moray Firth, the Black Island so grand, With its productive fields and romantic scenery, And as the tourist gazes thereon his heart fills with ecstasy." 'Beautiful Nairn', 1888

"Then there’s Lady Mary’s Walk near the Bridge of Turret, Which I hope visitors will go and see and not forget, Because near by grows a magnificent oak most lovely to see, Which is known by the name of Eppie Callum’s Tree." 'Beautiful Crieff', 1899

"Success to the good and skilful Dr Murison, For golden opinions he has won From his patients one and all, And from myself, McGonagall." 'A Tribute to Dr. Murison', 1885

"...that your central girders would not have given way, At least many sensible men do say, Had they been supported on each side with buttresses, At least many sensible men confesses, For the stronger we our houses do build, The less chance we have of being killed." 'The Tay Bridge Disaster', 1880

"Beautiful Railway Bridge of the Silv'ry Tay! Alas! I am very sorry to say That ninety lives have been taken away On the last Sabbath day of 1879, Which will be remember'd for a very long time." 'The Tay Bridge Disaster', 1880

"Oh! it must have been a glorious sight To see Sir Garnet Wolseley in the thickest of the fight! In the midst of shot and shell, and the cannons roar, Whilst the dead and the dying lay weltering in their gore" 'The Battle of Tel-el-Kebir', 1882

"Then there’s Mr Spurgeon, a great preacher, which no one dare gainsay I went to hear him preach on the Sabbath-day. And he made my heart feel light and gay When I heard him preach and pray." 'Descriptive Jottings of London', 1880

"Alas! Beautiful Summer now hath fled, And the face of Nature doth seem dead, And the leaves are withered, and falling off the trees, By the nipping and chilling autumnal breeze." 'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

'Twas about seven o'clock at night, And the wind it blew with all its might, And the rain came pouring down, And the dark clouds seem'd to frown, And the Demon of the air seem'd to say- "I'll blow down the Bridge of Tay." 'The Tay Bridge Disaster', 1880

"And there’s ornamental grounds, and lovely shady nooks, Which is a great advantage to visitors while reading their books; And there’s a certain place known as the Ladies’ Beach, So private that no intruder can them reach." 'Beautiful Nairn', 1888

"'Twas in the year Eighteen hundred and eighty-three, With the people of America he did agree, For $10,000, to swim through that yawning whirlpool; But alas! He failed in doing so — the self-conceited fool." 'The Death of Captain Webb', 1883

"For the wolves pursued him without delay, But Dick arrived at the hut in great dismay, And had just time to get on the roof and play, And at the strains of the music the wolves felt gay." 'Saved by Music', 1884

"So the train sped on with all its might, And Bonnie Dundee soon hove in sight, And the passengers' hearts felt light, Thinking they would enjoy themselves on the New Year, With their friends at home they lov'd most dear, And wish them all a happy New Year." 'The Tay Bridge Disaster', 1880

"And he uttered a fearful cry To his gay archers near by, Ho! archers! draw your arrows to the head, And make sure to kill them dead; Forward, without dread, and make them fly, Saint George for England, be our cry!" 'The Battle of Bannockburn', 1877

"Because for his wife and family he must feel, And perhaps the thought thereof will cause him to steal Bread for his family, that are starving at home, While the thought thereof makes him sigh heavily and groan." 'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

"Ye charwomen, where’er ye be, I pray ye all be advised by me, Nay, do not think that I do joke, When I advise ye to wash with Sunlight Soap." 'Lines in Praise of Sunlight Soap', 1894

"The town is admirably situated from the cold winter winds, And the visitors, during their stay there, great comfort finds, Because there is boating and fishing, and admission free, Therefore they can enjoy themselves right merrily." 'Beautiful Crieff', 1899

"A PATHETIC tale of the sea I will unfold, Enough to make one’s blood run cold; Concerning four fishermen cast adrift in a dory. As I’ve been told I’ll relate the story." 'A Tale of the Sea', 1886

"Success to the good and skilful Dr Murison, For golden opinions he has won From his patients one and all, And from myself, McGonagall." 'A Tribute to Dr. Murison', 1885

"Beautiful Moon, with thy silvery light, Thou cheerest the eagle in the night, And lettest him see to devour his prey And carry it to his nest away." 'The Moon', 1878

"Then she entered the memorial chapel and stayed a short time, And as she viewed her husband’s remains it was really sublime, While her tears fell fast on the coffin lid without delay, Then she took one last fond look, and hurried away." 'The Death of Prince Leopold', 1884

"And the two survivors were exhausted from exposure, hunger, and cold, Which used the spectators to shudder when them they did behold; And with hunger the poor men couldn’t stand on their feet, They felt so weakly on their legs for want of meat." 'A Tale of the Sea', 1886

"And as this is her first Jubilee year, And will be her last, I rather fear: Therefore, sound drums and trumpets cheerfully, Until the echoes are heard o'er land and sea." 'An Ode to the Queen on her Jubilee Year', 1887

"The town is admirably situated from the cold winter winds, And the visitors, during their stay there, great comfort finds, Because there is boating and fishing, and admission free, Therefore they can enjoy themselves right merrily." 'Beautiful Crieff', 1899

"Alas! Beautiful Summer now hath fled, And the face of Nature doth seem dead, And the leaves are withered, and falling off the trees, By the nipping and chilling autumnal breeze." 'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

"Then behind the corpse came the Prince of Wales in field marshal uniform, Looking very pale, dejected, careworn, and forlorn; Then followed great magnates, all dressed in uniform, And last, but not least, the noble Marquis of Lorne." 'The Death of Prince Leopold', 1884

"The town is admirably situated from the cold winter winds, And the visitors, during their stay there, great comfort finds, Because there is boating and fishing, and admission free, Therefore they can enjoy themselves right merrily." 'Beautiful Crieff', 1899

"Ye lovers of the picturesque, if ye wish to drown your grief, Take my advice, and visit the ancient town of Crieff; The climate is bracing, and the walks lovely to see. Besides, ye can ramble over the district, and view the beautiful scenery." 'Beautiful Crieff', 1899

"While the rich are well fed and covered from the cold, While the poor are starving, both young and old; Alas! It is the case in this boasted Christian land, Where as the rich are told to be kind to the poor, is God’s command." 'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

"Ye charwomen, where’er ye be, I pray ye all be advised by me, Nay, do not think that I do joke, When I advise ye to wash with Sunlight Soap." 'Lines in Praise of Sunlight Soap', 1894

"As soon as the children began to suspect That they would lose their presents by neglect, They rush'd from the gallery, and ran down the stairs pell-mell, And trampled one another to death, according as they fell." 'The Sunderland Calamity', 1883

"While the rich are well fed and covered from the cold, While the poor are starving, both young and old; Alas! It is the case in this boasted Christian land, Where as the rich are told to be kind to the poor, is God’s command." 'An Autumn Reverie', 1886

"SIR ROBERT the Bruce at Bannockburn Beat the English in every wheel and turn, And made them fly in great dismay From off the field without delay." 'The Battle of Bannockburn', 1877

"And the two survivors were exhausted from exposure, hunger, and cold, Which used the spectators to shudder when them they did behold; And with hunger the poor men couldn’t stand on their feet, They felt so weakly on their legs for want of meat." 'A Tale of the Sea', 1886

"Alas brave Captain Webb has acted the part of a fool By attempting to swim the mighty Niagara whirlpool, Which I am sorry to say and to relate, Has brought him to an untimely fate." 'The Death of Captain Webb', 1883