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3 unusual facts about Habbie Simpson


Habbie

Habbie Simpson, the Scottish piper from Kilbarchan whom the stanza is ultimately named after

Kilbarchan

Habbie Simpson is one of the main focuses of the celebration of Lilias day, during which he "comes to life" from his statue on the steeple, the statue being covered by a flag for the day.

Inhabitants of Kilbarchan are informally known as "Habbies" after the famous village piper Habbie Simpson.



see also

1640 in literature

Robert Sempill the younger - The Life and Death of Habbie Simpson, Piper of Kilbarchan