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Robert Burns

Burns Night falls on January 25 and it marks the birthday of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, who died in 1796.

Who was Robert Burns and why is Burns Night celebrated?

New Year tradition of the chimes of Big Ben at midnight (photo: Adobe)
New Year tradition of the chimes of Big Ben at midnight (photo: Adobe)

New Year’s customs and traditions are brought to mind as 2023 welcomed

These are the famous Scots that the readers of Glasgow World want to invite to dinner.
These are the famous Scots that the readers of Glasgow World want to invite to dinner.

15 famous Scots that Glaswegians would invite for dinner

Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with historic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background on a sunny day in Venice, Italy
Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with historic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background on a sunny day in Venice, Italy

Book a place on rail trips to literary landscapes - including Bronte country and...

The tutors from Nonsuch History and Dance are established experts in historical dance
The tutors from Nonsuch History and Dance are established experts in historical dance

Learn our history through dance and storytelling in Sanquhar this summer

American recited 'To A Mouse' all the way from Orgeon at Cumbernauld Burns bash

Scottish poet Robert Burns
Scottish poet Robert Burns

Burns night 2022: When is it and where to celebrate in Glasgow

Glasgow University reveals insights into Robert Burns ‘the man’

First News: Puppy power!

Picture: TSPL
Picture: TSPL

Auld Lang Syne lyrics: history and meaning of the Robert Burns song

There are plans to reinstate the Victorian path network in the woodland.
There are plans to reinstate the Victorian path network in the woodland.

Outdoor learning centre in Blackwood

A Question of Burns Dinner 2018, raising funds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland. info from Ashleigh Copeland, BIG Partnersh ashleigh.coplend@bigpartnership.co.uk 0141 333 9585
A Question of Burns Dinner 2018, raising funds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland. info from Ashleigh Copeland, BIG Partnersh ashleigh.coplend@bigpartnership.co.uk 0141 333 9585

Milngavie’s Kevin joins the stars at virtual Burns Supper

Here is 'Address to a Haggis' in full - and why the Scottish dish is celebrated ...

Jackson Carlaw is seeking a more detailed explanation from First Glasgow after it cancelled the 404 service
Jackson Carlaw is seeking a more detailed explanation from First Glasgow after it cancelled the 404 service

MSP seeks answers after bus service is axed