Robert Burns

Ewen Henderson inside the Burns Monument playing the Gregg fiddle

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Fiddle linked to Robert Burns to be played live in Carnegie Hall

In the late 1700s Burns learned how to dance, became a freemason, and created a debating society, The Bachelors’ Club

In the late 1700s Burns learned how to dance, became a freemason, and created a debating society, The Bachelors’ Club

National Trust for Scotland

Specialist work begins to re-thatch roof of historic 17th-century Robert Burns club

Robert Fergusson is chiefly remembered these days as the man who most influenced Robert Burns to write in Scots as well as English

Robert Fergusson is chiefly remembered these days as the man who most influenced Robert Burns to write in Scots as well as English

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Was Robert Fergusson a poet, prodigal son or tavern rat?

Robert Fergusson died in an asylum in Edinburgh on October 17, 1774, aged 24

Robert Fergusson died in an asylum in Edinburgh on October 17, 1774, aged 24

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Poet who inspired Robert Burns and wrote 'Auld Reikie' to be celebrated

The farm still has the outbuildings where Robert Burns lived with his family

The farm still has the outbuildings where Robert Burns lived with his family

Dumfries and Galloway

Bid to save farm where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne secures funding

Part of the Big Burns Supper 2025 the quirky take on the traditional supper will be held in a custom-built underwater venue

Part of the Big Burns Supper 2025 the quirky take on the traditional supper will be held in a custom-built underwater venue

Dumfries and Galloway

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World's first underwater Burns Supper announced in Scottish Borders

There are thought be 88 surviving copies of the Kilmarnock Edition left

There are thought be 88 surviving copies of the Kilmarnock Edition left

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Rare first edition Robert Burns book sells for more than £60k at auction

The statue was previously discovered in a compost heap in South Africa

The statue was previously discovered in a compost heap in South Africa

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'Rare' Robert Burns statue found in South Africa finds new home in Stirling

There are thought be 88 surviving copies of the Kilmarnock Edition left

There are thought be 88 surviving copies of the Kilmarnock Edition left

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Rare first edition of Robert Burns' poetry could fetch £60,000 at auction

Scott's View, the viewpoint near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, which is reputed to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott

Scott's View, the viewpoint near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, which is reputed to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott

back in the day

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Of romance and Romans in Scott’s beloved Borders

The Golden Lion in Stirling, which inspired the Scottish poet to write the famous “Stirling Lines” has hit the market for more than £3 million

The Golden Lion in Stirling, which inspired the Scottish poet to write the famous “Stirling Lines” has hit the market for more than £3 million

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Historic 18th century hotel where Robert Burns etched poem into glass put on sale

A grassroots group has organised a weekend of events which will explore Burns' feelings on independence

A grassroots group has organised a weekend of events which will explore Burns' feelings on independence

Pensioners for Indy

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Yes group organises event connecting Robert Burns and independence

Robert Burns is believed to have stayed in the Selkirk Arms in Kirkcudbright

Robert Burns is believed to have stayed in the Selkirk Arms in Kirkcudbright

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Historic 250-year-old Scottish hotel 'where Robert Burns stayed' put on sale

A painting of Robert Burns

A painting of Robert Burns

5 seconds of summer

Thousands of 'internationally important' Burns artefacts put online for first time

Susi Briggs is the Scots Scriever promoting Galloway Scots

Susi Briggs is the Scots Scriever promoting Galloway Scots

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

10 things that changed my life with Scots Scriever Susi Briggs

Robert Burns visited the north-east of England in 1787

Robert Burns visited the north-east of England in 1787

Banner speaks to Burns’s legacy in England’s north-east

The Robert Burns stained-glass window in the Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow

The Robert Burns stained-glass window in the Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow

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'Scots, wha hae wi’ Wallace bled': What were Robert Burns's political views?

Alistair Heather with Kyle Falconer of The View, who will sing Scots Wha Hae

Alistair Heather with Kyle Falconer of The View, who will sing Scots Wha Hae

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'Richly cultural' BBC Burns Night show to feature star-studded line-up

Haggis, neeps and tatties

Haggis, neeps and tatties

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Great chieftain o' the pudding-race: Burns' Address to a Haggis in full

The cancelled manuscript of Ye Jacobites by Name in the handwriting of Robert Burns was discovered in the collection of Burns materials held at Barnbougle Castle, near Edinburgh

The cancelled manuscript of Ye Jacobites by Name in the handwriting of Robert Burns was discovered in the collection of Burns materials held at Barnbougle Castle, near Edinburgh

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Rediscovered Robert Burns manuscript reveals his 'dangerous' political views

Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne and was born in Alloway, Ayrshire on January 25, 1759.

Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne and was born in Alloway, Ayrshire on January 25, 1759.

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Who was Robert Burns and why do we celebrate Burns Night every year?

A version of the farm where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne is available for mobile phones

A version of the farm where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne is available for mobile phones

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Robert Burns's farm open for visitors in Minecraft game for mobile phones

National Trust for Scotland curator Sarah Beattie with two rare needlework samplers thought to have been embroidered by Robert Burns's family

National Trust for Scotland curator Sarah Beattie with two rare needlework samplers thought to have been embroidered by Robert Burns's family

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Needlework samplers created by family of Robert Burns returned to his birthplace

A People's History of Scotland will launch this week

A People's History of Scotland will launch this week

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New podcast to tell 'People's History of Scotland' – with an episode on independence

Clockwise from left: A cottage on Applecross, Badbea ruins, and the church window at Croick

Clockwise from left: A cottage on Applecross, Badbea ruins, and the church window at Croick

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The best stops on the NC500 to engage with history of Highland Clearances

Jason Wilson's Scottish roots date back to the time of Robert Burns

Jason Wilson's Scottish roots date back to the time of Robert Burns

Canadian musician explores Scottish roots dating back to time of Robert Burns

Pro-independence protesters gather at Bannockburn

Pro-independence protesters gather at Bannockburn

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The statues that stand out as part of Scotland's built heritage

Robert Burns is one of the subjects of a new Fringe play

Robert Burns is one of the subjects of a new Fringe play

Edinburgh Festival

New piece of musical theatre to place work of Robert Burns in a global context

Mystery still surrounds the origins of the standing stones at Calanais on the Isle of Lewis

Mystery still surrounds the origins of the standing stones at Calanais on the Isle of Lewis

Back in the day

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Looking back at Scotland’s vital monumental past

The kitchen at Ellisland, the farm which was built by Robert Burns in 1788

The kitchen at Ellisland, the farm which was built by Robert Burns in 1788

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Farm built by Rabbie Burns celebrates major accolade

The Robert Fergusson statue was outside the Canongate Kirkyard on Edinburgh Royal Mile

The Robert Fergusson statue was outside the Canongate Kirkyard on Edinburgh Royal Mile

City of Edinburgh Council

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Questions as iconic sculpture of Scots poet vanishes from Royal Mile

Logan Roy sings a famous Scots song in the final episode of Succession

Logan Roy sings a famous Scots song in the final episode of Succession

What's the song Logan Roy sings in the last episode of Succession?

Ed Sheeran's fifth album - (subtract) is due to be released in May

Ed Sheeran's fifth album - (subtract) is due to be released in May

Birks of Aberfeldy

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Ed Sheeran to follow Rabbie Burns in immortalising Scottish town in song

British author and socialite Margot Asquith. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

British author and socialite Margot Asquith. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Rabbie Burns's surprising link to the wife of a British prime minister

The cottage, built by Burns, was where he wrote a few of his greatest works

The cottage, built by Burns, was where he wrote a few of his greatest works

Plans to save farm where Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne and Tam O'Shanter are unveiled

Robert Burns’s reputation in Europe gained initial traction partly because of the exaltation of national feeling in the German states in the Napoleonic era

Robert Burns’s reputation in Europe gained initial traction partly because of the exaltation of national feeling in the German states in the Napoleonic era

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How the influence of Robert Burns reached the Spanish-speaking world

Hugh McMillan read poetry as the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty hosted a 'Scottish Culture Showcase'

Hugh McMillan read poetry as the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty hosted a 'Scottish Culture Showcase'

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I read poetry for Rishi Sunak on Burns Night - here's what it was like

Linda Bauld warned against handing out sugary drinks and snacks to children

Linda Bauld warned against handing out sugary drinks and snacks to children

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Health chief warns children should not be given sugary snacks to celebrate Burns Week

A drummer and a bagpiper outside 10 Downing Street before a Burns Night reception hosted by Rishi Sunak

A drummer and a bagpiper outside 10 Downing Street before a Burns Night reception hosted by Rishi Sunak

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The honest man looks and laughs at Downing Street's Burns supper

Deidre Brock reviews Penny Mordaunt's attempt at Scots

Deidre Brock reviews Penny Mordaunt's attempt at Scots

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SNP MP CRINGES at Tory's unbelievable Burns poetry attempt

Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty smile as they prepare to sample a traditional haggis toastie for Burns Night

Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty smile as they prepare to sample a traditional haggis toastie for Burns Night

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Cockney haggis toasties served at PM's Burns Supper

Flynn branded Sunak's government a 'parcel of rogues' during PMQs

Flynn branded Sunak's government a 'parcel of rogues' during PMQs

Conservative Party

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Tories scorched with Burns' Night 'parcel of rogues' burn over Zahawi tax row

Notes on Scottish Songs

Notes on Scottish Songs

Rabbie Burns's handwritten poetry found on his work stationery

Scots poet Robbie Burns in his cottage composing 'The Cotter's Saturday Night'

Scots poet Robbie Burns in his cottage composing 'The Cotter's Saturday Night'

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Rabbie’s Bairns: Scottish champion of liberty has enthralled generations

John Mathers entertained at Burns suppers all over the world, often accompanied by a furry friend

John Mathers entertained at Burns suppers all over the world, often accompanied by a furry friend

A tribute to John Mathers, legendary Burns performer and courageous Yes campaigner

James Cosmo stressed the importance of children reading the Bard's work

James Cosmo stressed the importance of children reading the Bard's work

Scottish actor James Cosmo recites Robert Burns poem after public vote

A huge Robert Burns collection is on display at the poet’s birthplace museum in Ayr

A huge Robert Burns collection is on display at the poet’s birthplace museum in Ayr

‘Treasure trove’ of never seen before Burns work goes on public display

Loch Dunmore is one of Perthshire's most stunning sites

Loch Dunmore is one of Perthshire's most stunning sites

Perth and Kinross

New poetry collection celebrates the best Perthshire has to offer

A manuscript of Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy is set to go on display at Scotland's National Library

A manuscript of Sir Walter Scott's Rob Roy is set to go on display at Scotland's National Library

Manuscript of beloved Scottish novel to go on display at National Library

A book of Robert Burns poems titled Poems Chiefly In The Scottish Dialect was rescued after being spotted in a dilapidated state at a shop in Shrewsbury

A book of Robert Burns poems titled Poems Chiefly In The Scottish Dialect was rescued after being spotted in a dilapidated state at a shop in Shrewsbury

Rare Robert Burns book saved from destruction to go on display

Dumfries is set for Burns festival

Dumfries is set for Burns festival

Dumfries is set for 'in person' return of The Big Burns Supper

Alan Cumming says he wants to be based in Scotland more as he gets older

Alan Cumming says he wants to be based in Scotland more as he gets older

Alan Cumming on why he wants to be based in Scotland more

Tourists outside Burns Cottage in Alloway near Ayr

Tourists outside Burns Cottage in Alloway near Ayr

Halloween horrors: On trail of Burns’s Tam o’ Shanter

Ellisland Farm near Dumfries will undergo a £30,000 restoration

Ellisland Farm near Dumfries will undergo a £30,000 restoration

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Work under way on plans to develop Robert Burns’s Ellisland farm