The legacy of an 18th century poet said to have inspired Robert Burns and known for his famous poem about “Auld Reikie” is to ...

Burns Night is celebrated every year on 25 January in honour of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. The Ayrshire poet and lyricist died in 1796, at the age of 37, but he is still regarded as ...

Even Shakespeare isn't afforded that accolade. Every year on the 25th of January, we pay tribute to Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, with Burns suppers featuring recitals of the bard's best ...

Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie, was born to a farming family in 1759 in Ayrshire, Scotland. He composed poetry while on the farm, and found inspiration in simple, everyday experiences.

Scotland's national bard Robert "Rabbie" Burns is recognised worldwide for his songs and poems. He has a day named after him on 25 January which is marked internationally with Burns Suppers.

The intriguing discovery coincides with the 250th anniversary of the death of the poet, who served as the inspiration behind Robert Burns beginning his literary career. The painting was found at ...

In Scots, Auld Lang Syne means "for the sake of old times" or "time gone by" with a more literal translation of the poem reading: "old long since". The song describes a pair of friends reminiscing and ...

A white marble bust of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns is on the wall of Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey near the memorials to William Shakespeare and Scottish poet James Thomson. The ...

A historic pub is set to host a special Burns Night supper. The Crown at Bray, in Berkshire, will celebrate the legendary Scottish poet, Robert Burns, with a four-course menu showcasing Scottish ...

January 25 – Robert Burns’ birthday. The renowned poet is widely considered to be Scotland’s national bard more than 250 years after his death. He is arguably the most prominent poet to have ...