A Robert Burns scholar has unearthed an early version of one of the poet’s songs he believes could have cost the bard his livelihood had it been published because of its revolutionary ideas.
Robert Burns died on July 21st, 1796 so this 'song of death' seems appropriate for the day after the anniversary of his demise. It was on the 22nd of July, 1298 that the English army under Edward ...
“Among the places and objects we seek to protect and promote are the birthplace and archive of Robert Burns, including the ...
Now Spring has clad the grove in green, And strew'd the lea wi' flowers: The furrow'd waving corn is seen Rejoice in fostering showers. While ilka thing in Nature join Their sorrows to forego, O ...
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.
Eddi Reader got “spooked” by Robert Burns one January night singing “My Love’s Like A Red Red Rose” to a bunch of drunks in a Glasgow bar. The experience sent her off in search of ...
The copy of Robert Burns' song is expected to fetch more than £8,000 at auction A handwritten copy of a song by Robert Burns - put in an album for safekeeping more than 200 years ago - is to go ...
“Among the places and objects we seek to protect and promote are the birthplace and archive of Robert Burns, including the extraordinary Gregg fiddle, and the archive of Gaelic language and song ...