Tonight we will celebrate Robert Burns our tribute to the Bard
Robert Burns was a famous scotch poet whose birthday will be celebrated around the world today.
A Scottish traditional Burns supper will include the Haggis; traditionally the Haggis would be piped in by a Scottish bagpipe player and served with Neeps (turnips) and Tatties (potatoes).
Robert Burns believed that once you have eaten the haggis you have the strength to fight any foe.
During the course of the meal poems and love songs will be recited in our mother tongue beginning with Address to a Haggis.
Revellers will don their own tartans representing many different clans and plenty of whiskey will flow at the Ceilidhs in Scottish Tradition of course. Celebrations have been known to last until February.
Address to a Haggis
Verse 1
Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,
Great Chieftain o the puddin’-race!
Aboon them a’ye tak your place
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang’s my arm
Burns poetry captures the essence of Scottish Culture and appeals to people of all nationalities.
In Russia, Burns night is often held in the Kremlin and broadcast to the Russian people via television.
The Russian people are extremely big admirers of Robert Burns and his work is taught in Russian schools, they claim to have an even bigger following than us fellow Scots, they had a commemorative stamp produced in his honour in 1956 before the Scottish stamp was issued.
In Australia and New Zealand revellers will be getting into the Scottish spirit by hosting celebrations in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Wellington to honour Burns.
Even the USA where towns have been named after him, big celebrations will be held to mark the occasion.
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan praised Burns for his understanding of poverty which has relevance throughout the world today.
Robert was the eldest of seven children born on January the 25th 1759; Robert was born into poverty and lived a humble life in a small thatched cottage built by his father which is very popular with tourists today.
My parents took me to see the cottage when I was young and in turn I have taken my children and hopefully this tradition will continue when my children have family of their own.
Robert worked hard as a farmhand on his father’s farm and when his father died Robert and one of his brothers took over the running of the farm.
In his teen years 1774 Robert started writing and his first poem was called “O Once I loved” little did he realise then that he was going to be one of the greatest poets of all time.
His inspiration came from travelling across Beautiful Scotland.
The breathtaking scenery surrounding his birthplace Alloway in Ayrshire and throughout Scotland inspired him to write mountain daisy and many other well know pieces.
His first poems were published in 1786 and he earned the title of “Ploughman’s Poet”
Robert married Jean Armour in 1788 and they had nine children but only three survived into adult hood, it is claimed that he fathered a further four illegitimate children through a string of affairs.
Following the publication of a collection of poems written in Scottish Dialect Robert became even more famous and this collection of poems soon became one of the greatest collections ever written.
It is suggested that Robert Burns penned over 400 Folk Songs and hundreds of poems one of his most famous songs is Auld Lang Syne which is traditionally sung on Hogmanay the world over although not an original of Robert he did pen the third and fourth verse and it translates as “old long times” and is about keeping friends and remembering them and thinking of those closest to us.
Burns humanity continues to appeal to all nationalities as the man himself once said “Man to man, the world o’er, shall brithers be for a’ that.
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Robert Burns 1759-1796
Scottish & Bulgarian Winter Pictures
Scottish & Bulgarian Winter Pictures
Hi from Scotland!!!!!
Scottish ski Centres have seen the best snow for years.
The Cairingorms, the Lecht, Glenshee, Glencoe and the Nevis Range were all open to Skiers, snowboarders and even kids sledging this season.
Kids getting ready for sledging. Great!!!!!!!
Scotland is host to some of the best scenery in the world but in winter it is just amazing.
Cold but amazing!!!!!
Packhorse Bridge over the River Livet & Ben Rinnes Winter Storm
Scotland is beautiful at any time of the year and as I have said before it is very similar to Bulgaria.
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Bulgaria in Winter
Hi from Bulgaria!!!!!
Kids enjoying the ski slopes
Beautiful Bulgarian Mountains & Batak Reservoir Bulgaria
Enjoying a hot mineral bath on a cold winters day, how wonderful!!!!!
Pamporovo at Dawn.
And back to the ski slopes for some more fun in the snow!!!!!
I would recommend both Scotland and Bulgaria for a superb winter vacation.
Don’t forget your winter woollies!!!!!!!!!
Bulgarian & Scottish Holidays from Bis-Perth
Bulgarian 4x4
Our clients choose to view a selection of properties in the mountains; they were viewing eight different Land plots not to far from Veliko Tarnovo.
They requested all mountainous areas, quite secluded and off the beaten track.
Boy were they shocked when they arrived in Bulgaria last week to find 10 cms of snow.
Our Bulgarian Office in Veliko Tarnovo had arranged for an ordinary car to take our clients around their properties of choice but we had to have a rethink due to the snow and location of the plots of land.
I have to say our clients looked very relieved when we arrived at their hotel in a 4x4!!!
Their review of the viewing trip was “an amazing adventure” which actually gave them an insight into just what the conditions would be if they were living there all year round and not just in the summer months, I though that this would have put them off slightly but to my amazement it did not deter them at all and they assured us that this is exactly what they were looking for.
So all of my fretting and worrying about our clients in the snow covered mountains was in fact unfounded, as I now have two really pleased clients who have found their ideal plot.
My advice to anyone venturing into the beautiful Bulgarian Mountains “HIRE a 4X4!!!”
They requested all mountainous areas, quite secluded and off the beaten track.
Boy were they shocked when they arrived in Bulgaria last week to find 10 cms of snow.
Our Bulgarian Office in Veliko Tarnovo had arranged for an ordinary car to take our clients around their properties of choice but we had to have a rethink due to the snow and location of the plots of land.
I have to say our clients looked very relieved when we arrived at their hotel in a 4x4!!!
Their review of the viewing trip was “an amazing adventure” which actually gave them an insight into just what the conditions would be if they were living there all year round and not just in the summer months, I though that this would have put them off slightly but to my amazement it did not deter them at all and they assured us that this is exactly what they were looking for.
So all of my fretting and worrying about our clients in the snow covered mountains was in fact unfounded, as I now have two really pleased clients who have found their ideal plot.
My advice to anyone venturing into the beautiful Bulgarian Mountains “HIRE a 4X4!!!”
Golden Sands Zlanti Pyasatsi
Black Gold
My eldest daughter has just started her first full time job in a local Travel Agents and is amazed at the popularity of Bulgaria; obviously she hears me rambling on about Bulgaria all the time but now she has it confirmed just how popular it is.
Everyday she comes home with tales to tell of clients who are returning visitors or prospective visitors who want to experience that Bulgarian Magic which makes this country so special.
Now bearing in mind she has visited Bulgaria many times I had to laugh when she asked did “Golden Sands get its name because of the beach?”
“Yes” I replied “but many people think that the name Golden Sands was made up by tour operators and developers to lure tourists and investors to the Black Sea Coast, but this could not be further from the truth, the Bulgarian name Zlanti Pyasatsi means Golden Sands in English and has been named this for many centuries.”
“Well that settles the argument then” she replied “because one of my colleagues firmly believes that this is a recent name given to do just that lure the tourists” and I said, she confirmed “well it can’t be as my mum has been visiting Bulgaria for years and she is ancient so it won’t be recent!”
“Oh thanks sweetheart was all I could muster!”
I then proceeded to tell her of all the benefits of Bulgaria that she could tell her clients about, like the local food, the people, the weather and activities on offer and her reply was “yes mum I have been there before you know!”
Speechless!!!
We have on offer some fantastic bargains to Bulgaria at the moment for those who are going over to view properties or are just looking for a well earned break.
Flights from just £119.00 PP and if you are looking to take in some lovely sites of the ancient town of Veliko Tarnovo what about a 5* cottage that sleeps 6 with all modern facilities and beautiful views of the Yantra River for only £270 Per Week.
Client Reviews of Property
"Nestled in a quiet, cobbled street overlooking the river Yantra, this property is both comfortable and welcoming. The views from the balcony are to die for whilst the property itself has been tastefully renovated to include all modern conveniences. The local key holder was extremely polite, friendly and helpful at all times (even on a Sunday!) and the area has shops, ruins, castles, museums and churches to explore. Overall this is a great place to rent. Treat yourself!"
Or what about a Beautiful Rustic Mountain Villa in an outstanding location with beautiful scenery situated in Troyan where you can visit many sites and participate in a vast range of activities with prices from £196 Per Week
Client Reviews of Property
"We have just returned from our stay at villa Donna in Troyan Bulgaria, the villa and its location was outstanding, if you are looking for a relaxing holiday with lots of nature around this is the place for you. The owners arranged for us to be picked up from the airport and also arranged car hire for us"
Try and beat that darling daughter, not to bad for an oldie!!!!!
Bargain Holidays from Bis-Perth
Everyday she comes home with tales to tell of clients who are returning visitors or prospective visitors who want to experience that Bulgarian Magic which makes this country so special.
Now bearing in mind she has visited Bulgaria many times I had to laugh when she asked did “Golden Sands get its name because of the beach?”
“Yes” I replied “but many people think that the name Golden Sands was made up by tour operators and developers to lure tourists and investors to the Black Sea Coast, but this could not be further from the truth, the Bulgarian name Zlanti Pyasatsi means Golden Sands in English and has been named this for many centuries.”
“Well that settles the argument then” she replied “because one of my colleagues firmly believes that this is a recent name given to do just that lure the tourists” and I said, she confirmed “well it can’t be as my mum has been visiting Bulgaria for years and she is ancient so it won’t be recent!”
“Oh thanks sweetheart was all I could muster!”
I then proceeded to tell her of all the benefits of Bulgaria that she could tell her clients about, like the local food, the people, the weather and activities on offer and her reply was “yes mum I have been there before you know!”
Speechless!!!
We have on offer some fantastic bargains to Bulgaria at the moment for those who are going over to view properties or are just looking for a well earned break.
Flights from just £119.00 PP and if you are looking to take in some lovely sites of the ancient town of Veliko Tarnovo what about a 5* cottage that sleeps 6 with all modern facilities and beautiful views of the Yantra River for only £270 Per Week.
Client Reviews of Property
"Nestled in a quiet, cobbled street overlooking the river Yantra, this property is both comfortable and welcoming. The views from the balcony are to die for whilst the property itself has been tastefully renovated to include all modern conveniences. The local key holder was extremely polite, friendly and helpful at all times (even on a Sunday!) and the area has shops, ruins, castles, museums and churches to explore. Overall this is a great place to rent. Treat yourself!"
Or what about a Beautiful Rustic Mountain Villa in an outstanding location with beautiful scenery situated in Troyan where you can visit many sites and participate in a vast range of activities with prices from £196 Per Week
Client Reviews of Property
"We have just returned from our stay at villa Donna in Troyan Bulgaria, the villa and its location was outstanding, if you are looking for a relaxing holiday with lots of nature around this is the place for you. The owners arranged for us to be picked up from the airport and also arranged car hire for us"
Try and beat that darling daughter, not to bad for an oldie!!!!!
Bargain Holidays from Bis-Perth
Tchestita Koleda Merry Christmas
In Bulgaria they place great importance on Christmas Eve rather than Christmas Day itself as the Bulgarians believe that Gods son was born then and they celebrate the birth with an important special dinner, consisting of twelve dishes, representing each of the twelve months of the year.
None of the dishes include any meat but there are nuts, fruit, vegetables and cakes.
It is tradition that farmers will strike the blazing Christmas log in their fireplaces to bring good health to their animals and to bring a good harvest.
Money is hidden in the ashes and these are placed in a tree to ensure a good crop.
Some Traditional Christmas Recipes
None of the dishes include any meat but there are nuts, fruit, vegetables and cakes.
It is tradition that farmers will strike the blazing Christmas log in their fireplaces to bring good health to their animals and to bring a good harvest.
Money is hidden in the ashes and these are placed in a tree to ensure a good crop.
Some Traditional Christmas Recipes
Bulgarian Tradition
In the round loaf there is a hidden coin, part of an important Christmas ritual. The eldest member of the family takes three pieces of bread and sets them aside - one piece for the Christ child, one for Mary and one for the household. He then breaks up the bread and gives a piece to everyone at the table.
The person who finds the coin in his piece is expected to have good fortune in the next year.
In some parts of the country, unmarried girls take their first piece of bread from the Christmas Eve meal and place it under their pillows, believing that they will then dream of their intended husband during the night.
ROUND LOAF
Ingredients:
1 kg flour
1 ½Tablespoon of Yeast
½ teaspoon sugar;
1 teaspoon salt;
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 ½Tablespoon of Yeast
½ teaspoon sugar;
1 teaspoon salt;
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Sift the flour twice, make a well in the centre then fill with the yeast, add a small amount of water to the yeast then add the sugar and salt then knead to make dough, place a scalded coin in the middle.
Bake in a lightly buttered dish until it turns slightly golden, then spread with sugared water and bake for ten more minutes.
Bake in a lightly buttered dish until it turns slightly golden, then spread with sugared water and bake for ten more minutes.
STUFFED CABBAGE/VINE LEAVES
Ingredients:
10-15 pickled cabbage/vine leaves
4 onions;
Salt and pepper
1 cup rice
2 red tomatoes - fresh or tinned
1 cup of chopped parsley
2 fresh red peppers
1 carrot
1 ½ cup vegetable oil
4 onions;
Salt and pepper
1 cup rice
2 red tomatoes - fresh or tinned
1 cup of chopped parsley
2 fresh red peppers
1 carrot
1 ½ cup vegetable oil
Chop the onions, fresh peppers and carrot and add salt to taste, then brown in vegetable oil.
When onion softens add the rice, then the tomatoes (peeled and grated), pepper and chopped parsley. Mix well.
When onion softens add the rice, then the tomatoes (peeled and grated), pepper and chopped parsley. Mix well.
Fill the cabbage leaves and wrap them tightly, then cover the bottom of the cooking pot with sauerkraut and arrange the stuffed leaves on top.
Cover with water and stew on a low heat until the leaves soften. Lovely
Cover with water and stew on a low heat until the leaves soften. Lovely
BOILED WHEAT
A delicious and very important part of the traditional Bulgarian Christmas Eve meal is boiled wheat, which represents the life cycle of nature.Ingredients:
2 cups of pounded (or un pounded) wheat
3 cups sugar
2 cups chopped walnuts
3 cups sugar
2 cups chopped walnuts
Remove impurities from wheat and wash. Pour cold water over it and boil until soft, then cover the pot with a twice folded towel and swell.
Drain the remaining water and mix the wheat with the sugar and walnuts.
Drain the remaining water and mix the wheat with the sugar and walnuts.
STEWED DRIED FRUIT /OSHAV
Ingredients:
3 cups dried fruit - apricots, apples, plums and dates
3 cups granulated sugar
3 cups granulated sugar
Wash the dried fruit well, soak in cold water and leave overnight. Boil in the same water until it becomes soft.
Add sugar or honey to taste.
Add sugar or honey to taste.
All of the above dishes will be tried in my home on Christmas Eve.
Why not give it a go; I am sure you will enjoy an alternative Christmas Eve meal.
Why not give it a go; I am sure you will enjoy an alternative Christmas Eve meal.
Tchestita Koleda
Merry Christmas
From all of us at Bis-Perth we hope you enjoy the holidays and festivities
Destination: The World!!!!
For over a year now we have concentrated on supplying our clients with value for money low cost investments in Beautiful Bulgaria but due to an overwhelming amount of enquires regarding property in other countries we have decided to expand our portfolio of property and land to offer investments worldwide.
Our principles remain the same regarding property investments.
We aim to provide value for money, low cost investment properties and land abroad, in a wide range of countries.
You can view our new selection of International properties at
www.bis-perth.com
More properties are added daily so you can check back and view our latest deals or sign up for property views and have our latest deals delivered straight to your mail box.
You can still view our Bulgarian Properties at www.bis-perth.co.uk
If you require any advice or information you can drop us a line at info@bis-perth.co.uk or at our new email address info@bis-perth.com
And one of the team will get back to you.
Our principles remain the same regarding property investments.
We aim to provide value for money, low cost investment properties and land abroad, in a wide range of countries.
You can view our new selection of International properties at
www.bis-perth.com
More properties are added daily so you can check back and view our latest deals or sign up for property views and have our latest deals delivered straight to your mail box.
You can still view our Bulgarian Properties at www.bis-perth.co.uk
If you require any advice or information you can drop us a line at info@bis-perth.co.uk or at our new email address info@bis-perth.com
And one of the team will get back to you.
Reasons to be Cheerful
Well all home owners and second home owners in Bulgaria have a right to be Cheerful as reports in the Financial Times recently indicated that due to High European Investments and High Local Investment, Bulgaria has shown fantastic resilience to the current credit crisis facing other countries such as America and Britain.
Bulgaria is definitely a sound investment which has been proven time and time again due to the amazingly cheap prices of investment property. Bulgarian Property is the least expensive in all Europe. Reports have shown that a Bulgarian property bought in April 2006 for £5,000 {yes that’s how little a property and large plot of land can cost} could now resell for approximately £7500.
Statistics have shown that it is Russia, Romania, Poland and Ukraine that are investing most in Bulgaria recently and have now overtaken the American, British and Irish Investors who were the first to put down roots and invest in this amazing country.
The slight down turn in investors from the UK, Ireland and America is understandable due to their current situation, they are being prudent, but as any sound investor would agree now would be the best time to invest, I know you are probably sick of hearing about how cheap and fantastic Bulgaria is, because every body and their fathers are talking about it, well I rest my case the Majority Rules and facts speak for themselves.
The property prices in Bulgaria have benefited from a 13-18% rise this year alone and yet still remain 20-30% cheaper than any other country in Europe. The financial outlook for Bulgaria’s future is very favourable indeed.
The fact remains that Bulgaria has so much to offer a Property Investor with its outstanding scenery, low cost living, high rental returns, high returns on income invested, fantastic beach and ski resorts and last but not least the Weather!!!
Bulgaria is definitely a sound investment which has been proven time and time again due to the amazingly cheap prices of investment property. Bulgarian Property is the least expensive in all Europe. Reports have shown that a Bulgarian property bought in April 2006 for £5,000 {yes that’s how little a property and large plot of land can cost} could now resell for approximately £7500.
Statistics have shown that it is Russia, Romania, Poland and Ukraine that are investing most in Bulgaria recently and have now overtaken the American, British and Irish Investors who were the first to put down roots and invest in this amazing country.
The slight down turn in investors from the UK, Ireland and America is understandable due to their current situation, they are being prudent, but as any sound investor would agree now would be the best time to invest, I know you are probably sick of hearing about how cheap and fantastic Bulgaria is, because every body and their fathers are talking about it, well I rest my case the Majority Rules and facts speak for themselves.
The property prices in Bulgaria have benefited from a 13-18% rise this year alone and yet still remain 20-30% cheaper than any other country in Europe. The financial outlook for Bulgaria’s future is very favourable indeed.
The fact remains that Bulgaria has so much to offer a Property Investor with its outstanding scenery, low cost living, high rental returns, high returns on income invested, fantastic beach and ski resorts and last but not least the Weather!!!
UK Pensions, Winter Fuel Payments and other Social Security Benefits are still paid while living or searching for work in Bulgaria.
More information on this can be found at the Governments Website
Low Cost Investments in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Property Specialists, Bis Perth
Working For Your Future
Low Cost Investments in Bulgaria
Bulgarian Property Specialists, Bis Perth
Working For Your Future
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