Examples of use of Glorious Twelfth
1. The Glorious Twelfth marks the beginning of the grouse shooting season, with thousands taking to the moors.
2. By Rajeev Syal Disease and poor weather make for an inglorious Twelfth THE grouse season began quietly yesterday with a small number of shoots able to celebrate the Glorious Twelfth in traditional style.
3. The red grouse shooting season officially starts every year on "The Glorious Twelfth" of August, although if the date falls on a Sunday, it is put back a day.