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 ...

It’s surely something to celebrate that the most famous Scot in world history is a ... It should be a reminder in the week that sees the annual World Poetry Day for us to cherish our poets. Because ...

Poet Kenneth Steven writes on Raasay, an island close to Skye once home to the great Gaelic bard Sorley MacLean. Kenneth describes the history of this 'fiercely traditional island', with its ...

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