For a modern English translation, go here:

http://www.worldburnsclub.com/poems/...ations/446.htm

You can use the synopsis above along with a few chosen modern quotes to liven things up.

Like McClef said, most won't know the poem anyway adn wouldn't understand much of the Scots tongue. So, do 'em a favor and introduce them to it.

You might even work in a couple of lines in Scots just to shoe them the beauty of the whole thing and explain why you use modern English.

Should be fun and intructional for all. It'a a great poem.