Robert Burns
A passionate, inspiring, forward thinking pioneer of his generation, Robert Burns, or as he is more commonly know, Burns, is regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Born in Ayrshire, in 1759, Scotland's best loved bard is famous for his political views, revolutionary behaviour, his love for the lassies and of course his world famous songs and poems including Auld Lang Syne. For more information on the works of Robert Burns click here.
Although Burns lived a short life, dying at the age of 37, it was fulfilling and eventful. Starting out as a farmer then moving on to become a writer, Burns travelled throughout Scotland where he gathered inspiration for much of his work. The stunning Ayrshire scenery and the romantic setting of Dumfries helped provide the insight for compiling much of his romantic material.
Today, throughout Scotland there are landmarks, museums and visitor centres all dedicated to the life and work of Robert Burns. For ideas on where you should go to explore Scotland, the home of Burns, click here.
burns an' a' that! Festival 2009
The life of Robert Burns will be celebrated this spring with the burns an' a' that! Festival, which takes place on Saturday the 16th of May - Sunday 24th May 2009
The annual event, now celebrating its 8th year, is dedicated to celebrating the life and works of Robert Burns with contemporary Scottish Culture, in his home town of Ayrshire. This year's festival however is rather special as it is part of Homecoming Scotland 2009. Homecoming Scotland 2009 will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth with a year-long programme of events across the country.
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Homecoming Scotland is a series of events and activities that will create a year celebration of our world-changing past, vibrant present and inspiring future – be there! Robert Burns is one of the key hooks for the celebrations and is deliberately timed to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Burns.
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