Tag: Robert Burns

Piping hot Roddy

By Alexander Lawrie THE OFFICIAL face of the Homecoming Scotland 2009 campaign is bucking the current credit crunch with his own thriving international Scottish-themed events...

Sandi Thom refuses to be made “political”

By Cara Sulieman SCOTS singer Sandi Thom refuses to be the SNP's mascot - despite appearing in the advert for Homecoming 2009 and being a...

Burns’ life revealed in intimate account

Video by Oliver Farrimond A NEW book chronicling the life and loves of Scotland's greatest poet has been launched in Edinburgh. The work - Between Ourselves...

250 bottles of whisky for Burns’ birthday

By Cara Sulieman RECEIVING a bottle of whisky for your birthday is not unusual - but one famous Scot has had 250 bottles made especially...

Scottish author to get recognition he deserves

By Cara Sulieman AS SCOTLAND'S most famous literary figure celebrates a big birthday this year, it is also time to honour another great Scottish author. Although...

Rabbie’s treasures on display in capital

By Karrie Gillett ICONIC works from Robert Burns are going on display to mark the 250th anniversary of the national bard’s birthday. The treasures include a...

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