Tag: Robert Burns

Volunteer-led project brings Rabbie Burns’s poem to life

AN ICONIC route led by Robert Burns’s Tam O’Shanter has been revived with the help of Scotland’s national walking charity. The restored path was funded...

Rowdy Scots filmed chanting “You’re just a sh**e Rabbie Burns” at William Shakespeare statue

A GROUP of rowdy Scots were filmed chanting "You're a sh**e Rabbie Burns" to a statue of William Shakespeare in Leicester Square. The footage shows...

Burns charity convener urged to resign after appearing to criticise young Scots poet

A PETITION has been launched urging a convener of a Robert Burns charity to resign after she appeared to criticise a Scots poet’s accent...

Scots house which includes 17th century castle ruins with links to Robbie Burns could be yours for £450k

AN OPPORTUNITY has arisen to own the ruins of a historic castle where Robert Burns’ dad worked as a gardener. William Burnes trained as a gardener...

Burns night tradition involving “caup” takes a break due to COVID-19

A TRADITION involving a caup or cup used by Robert Burns usually used at Paisley Burns Club annual celebratory dinner has taken a break...

East meets West: Burns celebration returns with a Chinese infusion

The alignment of Burns Night and Chinese New Year makes for a braw evening THERE'S something beautiful about being a tourist in your own city...

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