Robert Burns News

Plans are under way to mark Burns' 250th birthday
A namesake of Robert Burns has been appointed to organise celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the poet's birth.

Poetry gala for Bard boy Doherty
Babyshambles singer Pete Doherty is to perform his own poetry at a Scottish festival celebrating Robert Burns.

Burns' birthplace to be restored
The birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns in Alloway is saved by the National Trust.

Rabbie wis the man for a' that!
The only complete manuscript of one of Robert Burns' bawdy songs is discovered contained in the library of Sir Water Scott at his Abbotsford home.

MSPs back Burns cottage campaign
Efforts to secure the future of Robert Burns' birthplace have gained cross-party support at Holyrood.

Burns event brings film preview
Two US movies are shown in Scotland for the first time at an event celebrating the national bard.