Highlands Farewell Quote by Robert Burns
““My Heart's In The Highlands Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North, The birth-place of Valour, the country of Worth; Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, The hills of the Highlands for ever I love. Chorus.-My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here, My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer; Chasing the wild-deer, and following the roe, My heart's in the Highlands, wherever I go. Farewell to the mountains, high-cover'd with snow, Farewell to the straths and green vallies below; Farewell to the forests and wild-hanging woods, Farewell to the torrents and loud-pouring floods. My heart's in the Highlands, &c.””
About This Quote
Source Song: “My Heart's In The Highlands” (Traditional Scottish folk song, 1790s)
A deep, nostalgic love for one's homeland, expressing longing and pride despite physical separation.
In simple terms: Homesickness and pride for one's native land.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and honor your roots.
Themes
home
identity
nostalgia
nature
Mood
melancholic
proud
Type
poetic
folk song
When to use this quote
- travel
- expatriates
- heritage festivals
- cultural events
Key Concepts
Scottish culture
poetry
landscape
Questions to Reflect On
- What place calls you home?
- How do you keep cultural ties alive?
A Different Perspective
Physical distance can dilute emotional connection over time.
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