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Are they related to Tribbles?Lowland Haggis Migration Halts Traffic on Forth Road Bridge Ahead of Annual January Haggis Hunt and Burns Night
Traffic on the Forth Road Bridge ground to a standstill this morning, as an estimated 40,000 haggis begin their annual mass crossing. Commuters reported major delays, with witnesses claiming the creatures stopped frequently for toilet breaks, to quench their thirst with a dram or two, and in some cases, a spot of enthusiastic courtship. Officials have warned the disruption could last for days before the bridge is fully cleared.
The gridlock marks the start of the great migration of the Lowland Haggis, which takes place every year from October 1st. As the chill sets in, thousands of the shaggy wee beasts leave the towns, fields and farmlands of the Lowlands behind, making their way north into the remote glens of the Highlands. There they’ll join ranks with their mountain cousins, seeking higher ground, safer shelter, and better breeding conditions ahead of January’s dreaded Haggis Hunt, the only month of the year it is legal to hunt the wee creatures in Scotland, in the run up to Burns Night on the 25th.
Experts note that many females already set off pregnant, waddling slowly across the bridge and worsening the congestion. At the same time, the migration itself is part of the mating ritual, with pairs forming mid journey. It’s not uncommon for impatient males to attempt a quick liaison on the hard shoulder of the bridge, much to the horror of commuters. The result is twofold, with a batch of young being born soon after the haggis reach their Highland destination, while another generation will follow safely in spring from those who paired up along the way. These overlapping batches of offspring help boost numbers and ensure the haggis population isn’t too heavily affected during the January Haggis Hunt.
The Lowlanders and Highlanders set aside their differences at this time of year, forming one great hairy alliance of whisky and teacake fuelled fluff to ensure survival. Nature at its finest, even if it means you’ll be late for work.
