Which day of the year combines haggis, whisky, poetry, and fun? Burns Night, of course! Held every January 25, the birthday ...

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

A conservation architect-led design team has been appointed to develop plans to save the only farm built by Scotland’s ...

And how can you bring the festivities into your own home? Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. Regarded as the National Poet of Scotland, Burns contributed heavily to ...

More than 200 years since his death, the words of Robert Burns continue to inspire people around the world. Having written hundreds of poems during his lifetime, the poet tackled a wide range of ...

For many, Robert Burns (also known as Rabbie Burns) is synonymous with Scotland: Not only is he considered the country’s national poet, but in a 2009 STV poll, he was even voted the greatest ...

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A rare first edition book of poetry by Robert Burns has sold for more than £60,000 at auction. Auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull said on Thursday that one of 88 known surviving copies of Poems Chiefly ...

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 ...

A rare first edition book of poetry by Robert Burns has sold for more than £60,000 at auction. Auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull said on Thursday that one of 88 known surviving copies of Poems Chiefly ...