Edinburgh
Burns moved to Edinburgh in 1786, to start a new life after he and Jean (Armour) parted company. Burns believed that Jean had abandoned him, when indeed she had been forced to leave him by her father, who strongly disapproved of their relationship.
Then following the success of his "Kilmarnock Edition" of poems, Burns furthered his literally ambitions and arranged the publication of a second edition of his poems.
There are tributes to Burns throughout the capital, taking the form of monuments, statues and of course visitor attractions. You can even go to bars and restuarants in the capital, which pay tribute to Burns, including the luxurious Scotsman Hotel, which is an ideal retreat after a busy day pounding the streets following in the footsteps of the man himself.
Edinburgh is thought to have some of the most extensive collections of work by Burns so why not take a trip to see some of it.
Places with particular relevance are:
The National Library of Scotland
The Writers Museum
The University of Edinburgh Library (you can even see the original copy of his Edinburgh Edition of Poems)
The National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of Scotland are also key place to visit, not only do they have excellent Burns collections, but throughout the year they host world class events and exhibitions.
For more information on what else you can see and do during a visit to Edinburgh click here.
Travel around Scotland learning about Burns
