Back in 1786, the Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote what’s translated as, “Oh, would some Power give us the gift to see ourselves as others see us”. If only some power would give us the gift today to ...

A painting of Robert Burns and 'Highland Mary' has caused a stir among social media users after some claimed the image shows ...

Ian McMillan's guests are the Scottish Makar Peter Mackay, Jamaican poet Lorna Goodison, as well as Indian dancer and poet Tishani Doshi, and the musician Scanner.

He died at the age of 70 from a heart attack while reading a Robert Burns poem on stage in Perth on January 17, 2001.

Burns Night is a celebration of the life of the bard Robert Burns, his Scottish poetry, legacy and contribution to Scottish culture. Born in Ayrshire, Burns is not only regarded as Scotland’s ...

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 ...

On January 25, the birthday of its national poet, Scotland celebrates Burns Night with a traditional Scottish meal washed down with a warming dram of whisky ...

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 ...

Scallywag Press has signed poet Simon Lamb’s second book, Mat o’ Shanter: A Cautionary Tale, written in response to the Robert Burns poem, "Tam o’ Shanter". Publisher Sarah Pakenham ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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 ...