 Burns holograph of The Holy Tulzie or The Twa Herds | |
| Author | Robert Burns |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Holy Tulzie |
| Language | Scots |
| Genre | Poems |
| Publication place | Scotland |
'The Holy Tulzie', 'The Twa Herds' or 'An Unco Mournfu' Tale was a poem written in 1784 by Robert Burns whilst living at Mossgiel, Mauchline, about a strong disagreement, not on doctrine, but on the parish boundaries, between two 'Auld Licht' ministers, John Russel and Alexander Moodie[1] It was followed by "The Holy Fair", "The Ordination", "The Kirk's Alarm", "Holy Willie's Prayer", etc.
- ^ Noble, Andrew (2001). The Canongate Burns. Canongate Classics. p. 554, Vol. 2.