From the final stanza of Scots Wha Hae, which once served as Scotland’s unofficial national anthem, this poem celebrates the ...

Gerard Carruthers, Francis Hutcheson Professor of Scottish Literature at the University of Glasgow, says the first Burns Supper took place in 1801, exactly five years after the death of the poet.

Robert Burns is famous around the world for his timeless poetry, however there is much more to the man than the words he left ...

On January 25th, Scots and those with Scottish cultural connections will gather to celebrate Burns Night – an annual holiday that honors the life and legacy of Scotland's National Bard, Robert ...

Scottish poet Robert Burns was born this day 265 ... By the time of his death at 37, Burns had fathered 12 children by four ... carried a book of Burns poems and counted it among his most ...

Next work: The Death and Dying Words of Poor Mailie, The Author's Only Pet Yowe, An Unco Mournfu' Tale This is a poem by Robert Burns. It was written in 1785 and is read here by Alan Cumming. One ...

Burns penned his first poem at the age of 15. He planned on moving to Jamaica before his poetry became successful. Rabbie had big opinions on the French Revolution, and was on the side of reform.

The legacy of an 18th century poet said to have inspired Robert Burns and known for his famous poem about “Auld Reikie” is to be commemorated on the 250th anniversary of his death.. Robert ...