Robert Burns was born on the 25th January 1759…..and tonight those with Scottish Heritage will celebrate his life on what is known as Burns Night….
Robert Burns Birth place Alloway, Ayrshire
This simple one time farm dwelling in Alloway was Burns birth place and for several year his family home. Today it is an interesting and intimate museum depicting his life…. well worth a visit.
Robert Burns (also known as Rabbie Burns) became one of Scotland’s most famous, and possibly favourite Poet and Story Teller; many of the stories reflecting Scottish life and folklore and told in song often written in Scots dialect.
Auld Lang Syne is perhaps the most widely sung of Burns writings…and of course a New Year favourite. Burns even has a hat named after one of his charismatic character’s Tam o’ Shanter.
His short life (he died in 1796) made a big impact in Scottish Literary circles of the time and continues to have an influence on the Scots Literary Education today.
Of course the Haggis will be the centre piece of any celebrations and with it a toast with Scotland’s favourite dram!
The Robert Burns Memorial Park, Alloway
A short life but one that left an enduring literary legacy worthy of celebrations….
No wonder that in 2009 Rabbie Burns was voted Scotland’s Greatest Scot by popular Public vote
25th January
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