She added: “The big figure who was deeply influenced by Fergusson is Robert Burns. He was influenced by Fergusson in quite a profound way, and we know this because in Burns’s autobiographical ...

Adieu. ROBT. BURNS" The 'interesting passage of youth' alluded to by Burns is the figure of 'Highland' Mary Campbell (1763-1786), about whose romantic relationship with the Bard much is speculated.

In 1786, Robert Burns was looking for an escape route. He couldn't earn enough money working as a farmer in Ayrshire and his home life wasn't much happier. Robert Burns accepted a job on a ...

Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist ... Burns is celebrated as a pioneer of the Romantic movement and remains a beloved figure in Scottish history.