Here the poet calls on Caledonia to emulate Columbia. Washington who has already suffered the indignity of having his birthday in 1731 moved from the 11th to the 22nd of February because of the ...

The Birthday Ode was written by Burns while in Edinburgh ... Currie only published lines 13-36, as he believed that the poem was somewhat of a rant. ‘Great Dundee’ referes to John Graham ...

25 January is Robert Burns’ birthday. But the poems I wrote have been published! I didnae think anybody would read them!But people – important people, mind – are saying… that they’re great!

Burns Night is a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, and takes place on his birthday each year, 25 January. On this day, Burns suppers are celebrated with traditional dishes of ...

Robert Burns. Although Burns Night remains an intrinsically Scottish tradition, celebrations are now held around the globe, showcasing the cross-cultural appeal of Burns' poetry and his love of ...

Every year on 25 January, an estimated 9.5 million people worldwide celebrate the birthday of Scotland ... s time for some more poetry. In the jovial spirit of Robert Burns, the male members ...

The poem was sent along with a letter to Burns's friend Robert Muir on 8th September 1786 which recounted the recent birth of his son and daughter. It was composed as a wager between Burns and ...

Every year on the 25th of January, we pay tribute to Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, with Burns suppers featuring recitals of the bard's best-loved works. Burns wrote much of his poetry in ...