Tag: Robert Burns

Burns Night sparks resurgence in budding bards as spoken word poetry soars

BURNS Night appears to be sparking a resurgence in Scotland's budding bards as spoken word poetry usage soars. The 25 January - the same date...

Edinburgh Zoo craft Burns-inspired Address to a Haggis – dedicated to their aptly named pygmy hippo 

FOLLOWING in the footsteps of Robert Burns, Edinburgh Zoo has made their Address to a Haggis, celebrating their aptly named pygmy hippo born in...

Mysterious pamphlet appears in Edinburgh letterboxes urging locals to link arms around Arthur’s Seat to celebrate Robert Burns 

A PUZZLING pamphlet has been put through letterboxes in Edinburgh, urging locals to form a human chain around Arthur’s Seat on Robert Burns’ birthday.  The...

To a house: Scots castle where Robert Burns ‘married’ muse on market for £335k

THE SCOTS castle where Robert Burns is alleged to have 'married' his long-term muse, has gone on the market for offers over £335,000. The property...

Scots castle discovery sheds new light on home life of Robert Burns

A NEW discovery in a Scots castle has shed new light on the day-to-day life of Robert Burns, academics at the University of Glasgow...

Borders care home celebrated Rabbie Burns in true Scottish style

RESIDENTS at a local care home celebrated the famous Scottish bard’s birthday with an event packed full of traditional food, drink and entertainment. Mansfield Care’s...

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