# Ettrick Shepherd — Poetry character guide

> Ettrick Shepherd in Poetry by James McIntyre.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hogg, Hogg

**First appearance:** 0001-reminiscences

## Who they are

The poet James Hogg, referenced by his nickname.

## In the story

### [Reply to the Toast of Scottish Poets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/reply-to-the-toast-of-scottish-poets)

Gained fame by singing 'when the Kie comes hame'.

### [Lines on South of Scotland](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/lines-on-south-of-scotland)

Referenced as a sweet songster from the South of Scotland.

### [Poets and Philosophers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/poetry_12_se/chapters/poets-and-philosophers)

Alternate reference to James Hogg, the shepherd poet.

## Links

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