Robert Burns is famous around the world for his timeless poetry, however there is much more to the man than the words he left behind. While he is now remembered as Scotland’s national poet ...
A group of men intent on retrieving the poet’s skull gathered close to the Burns Mausoleum in Dumfries at 7pm one night in late March, 1834. With too many people on the streets of town at that time, ...
Which day of the year combines haggis, whisky, poetry, and fun? Burns Night, of course! Held every January 25, the birthday of Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns, the day celebrates the national poet of ...
Despite more women becoming involved in Burns clubs in recent years, the top table at Burns suppers still tends to be ...
For some of you sitting here, this may be your first experience of a Burns supper. Maybe even your first exposure to Scottish ...
Today marks Burns Night, which as the name suggests is all about celebrating the life and poetry of Robert Burns. It is hard to imagine any Scot not having at least heard of the country's most ...
The formal event at the Colonial Heritage Club featured Scottish traditions, bagpipes, whisky and a dinner that included ...
The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote a poem entitled “To a Mouse.” Therein he sympathizes with a mouse whose nest he has ...
THE legacy of Robert Burns is alive and well in the Irvine area after a special contest by primary school pupils.
One of Robert Burns’ favourite places to recite his poetry. (Courtesy Visit Scotland) In Dumfries, a simple sandstone house is where the bard lived for the last three years of his life until his ...
Today marks Burns Night, which as the name suggests is all about celebrating the life and poetry of Robert Burns. It is hard to imagine any Scot not having at least heard of the country's most iconic ...