Tag: Robert Burns

250 bottles of whisky for Burns’ birthday

Deadline News Journalist - January 6, 2009

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

Deadline News Journalist - January 6, 2009

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

Deadline News Journalist - November 6, 2008

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...

‘Auld Lang Syne’ couple snubbed by Hogmanay organisers 265

Deadline News Journalist - October 17, 2008

By Douglas Walker THE couple whose rendition of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ had Sex and the City movie audiences in tears has been snubbed by Scots...

Burns and Scott chairs up for sale 210

Deadline News Journalist - September 17, 2008

By Karrie Gillett CHAIRS owned by two of Scotland’s greatest writers are going under the hammer for £10,000. The two pieces of antique furniture belonged to...

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