Scotland has produced three great shepherds + 

Talford, the inventor of Suspension Bridges, + 

Ferguson, the Astronomer, and Hogg the + 

Ettrick shepherd, the great song writer. + 

Brodie Castle, ever dear to my heart, + 

For there I first played my humble part. + 

When only thirteen, I there had employ. + 

In the position of a shepherd boy; + 

For I was born on that fine estate, + 

Famed for its trees, so lofty and great, + 

And its magnificent avenue grand, + 

Which hath been famed over the land. + 

And, though I did leave to learn my trade, + 

And in Western world a home I have made, + 

Yet, when I look back, my heart it still cheers, + 

Though it is now more than threescore years. + 

Since first I went there as a shepherd boy, + 

Thoughts of the time fill my heart yet with joy, + 

Though, that I ne’er shall see Castle more, + 

Fond memory reverts to the days of yore. + 