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Is there hope for the Haggis?

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Budgie Rustler

Budgie Rustler Report 12 May 2014 09:28

I really hope so... see link. :-)


http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/6795102

The breeding period is now over and it`s not long afore the annual Haggis Hunting season begins.

Do you think these cuddly little animals should be protected by law before they become totally extinct?
I just hate to see them processed and "bagged" up ready for human consumption in the local supermarkets.

Should not be allowed!.. its so so cruel to such lovely little creatures.
There ought to be a petition to stop this wanton slaughter of our fast disappearing little Highland beauties.

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... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz3lwXEGWIM ... There is no God. No single Creator. There is only Creation itself. Creation does not need to be explained ... It just IS.

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 12 May 2014 10:16

:-D :-D :-D nothing beats a good plate of haggis, neeps, and tatties, washed down with a good dram of whisky ;-)

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

LadyScozz

LadyScozz Report 12 May 2014 10:45

Sorry to say I bought a "Haggis Hunter" Tshirt when we were last in Scotland.

I had to stop wearing it......for two reasons

1. Angry vegans

2. I'm not that size any more

:-D

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 12 May 2014 12:20

I do hope all haggises are killed humanely lol xx

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The birth of Middlesbrough

Dame*Shelly*(

Dame*Shelly*("\(*o*)/") Report 12 May 2014 12:37

iv nether fancied eating haggis
and i dident no thay was an animal i thought haggis meat was made from
all the unwanted bits from other animals

the pitcher you are showing thay are uggle little thing but at the same time thay are kind of cute

thay look like a hedgehog with out the prickly bite

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Re-searching Barber and Marrow Wickhambrook Suffolk

Merlin

Merlin Report 12 May 2014 13:09

I suppose they,re similar "Faggots" only larger and have to be shot,the taste depends on the type of shot used,if you use "Rock Salt" it saves you the job of flavouring it :-D But I,m sure the Expert on these Haggis (Emma) will no doubt enlighten us all on this subject. :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

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OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 12 May 2014 14:02

Haggis is a tasty meal, so long as you don't look at the ingredients - and because I know some people are squeamish, I will only post the link for them on here :-D

http://www.scottishrecipes.co.uk/haggis2.htm

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

KittytheLearnerCook

KittytheLearnerCook Report 12 May 2014 14:05

OFITG, I have read the ingredients and can't eat haggis because...................................I loathe cayenne pepper!!! *shudders* :-D

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MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 12 May 2014 15:21

I understand from reputable sources that haggises have longer legs on one side of their body to enable them to run around the hills. So what happens if they get confused and run around the hill in the wrong direction?

EDIT: I've now found an even more reputable source that says the haggii do NOT have longer legs on one side. Well I never.

http://haggishunt.scotsman.com/haggisclopedia.cfm?part=1

Also, part 2 of that totally reliable site states that the hunting season doesn't start until 30 November.

LadyScozz

LadyScozz Report 12 May 2014 15:42

:-D

I was born in Scotland, I think my blood is 97% Scottish..... but I really dion't like haggis!

My brothers love it :-D When they invite friends to a bbq they serve haggis (as well as the usual Aussie steaks & sausages)....... and if they are invited to a bbq, they take a haggis as well as wine & beer!

They torment people with haggis! :-0

Dermot

Dermot Report 12 May 2014 15:49

Halal Haggis.

Mersey

Mersey Report 12 May 2014 18:30

Cute name Dermot :-D

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