Beautiful Balmermo on the bonnie banks of Tay, <br />It's a very bonnie spot in the months of June or May; <br />The scenery there is charming and fascinating to see, <br />Especially the surroundings of the old Abbey, <br /> <br />Which is situated in the midst of trees on a rugged hill, <br />Which visitors can view at their own free will; <br />And the trees and shrubberies are lovely to view, <br />Especially the trees on each side of the avenue <br /> <br />Which leads up to the Abbey amongst the trees; <br />And in the summer time it's frequented with bees, <br />And also crows with their unmusical cry, <br />Which is a great annoyance to the villagers that live near by. <br /> <br />And there in the summer season the mavis sings, <br />And with her charming notes the woodland rings; <br />And the sweet-scented zephyrs is borne upon the gale, <br />Which is most refreshing and invigorating to inhale. <br /> <br />Then there's the stately Castle of Balmerino <br />Situated in the midst of trees, a magnificent show, <br />And bordering on the banks o' the silvery Tay, <br />Where visitors can spend a happy holiday. <br /> <br />As they view the castle and scenery around <br />It will help to cheer their spirits I'll be bound; <br />And if they wish to view Wormit Bay <br />They can walk along the braes o' the silvery Tay.<br /><br />William Topaz McGonagall<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/beautiful-balmerino/
