The Hairy Haggis

The Haggis is indiginous to the Scottish Highlands, where it leads an exciting life near the tops of the mountains. Often found in groups entertaining each other with a ceilidh (dance featuring what are now traditional Scottish Country dances), while consuming the bright, clear "waters" of the Highlands- whisky. Their screeching cries can be heard throughout the vast Glens on clear, frosty nights, as they ceilidh into the "wee sma' 'ooers".

They are famed for having two legs longer than the other. This allows them to scamper around the steep sided mountains with ease, while munching his way through a diet of heather and oats.

Haggis hunting season opens on the 2nd of January and closes on the 1st of January. The hunters climb the mountains and chase the Haggis the wrong way around the mountain top. Due to their differing leg lengths, the Haggis falls and rolls to the foot of the mountains where they are collected by the waiting Haggis gatherers.

They are then prepared and cooked, but before being presented at the dining table they are "piped" in by the Bagpipes. The Haggis has been so important to Scottish history that Scotland's most famous poet, Rabbie Burns, penned the "Ode to a Haggis" which is recited during a ceremonial dinner every year on the 25th January called Burn's Night, as a mark of respect for these wild, hairy, creatures.

At Jangles,we respect the Haggis and have lovingly produced a glass image of the tough little creature,to show their character as the mischevious, fun loving individuals they are. We feel that as long as you have a Haggis in your possession, you will always have a light heart and a smile on your face- but please, don't serve this one with "neeps'n'tatties".

Your Haggis has been hand crafted at Jangles Studio, in Fife,Scotland by Robbie Campbell's small dedicated team of glassblowers. It should be cared for by washing in warm soapy water. Not suitable for dishwashers.