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Robert Burns

Morris folk dancers perform during Feast of St George celebrations in Trafalgar Square on Sunday, but more could be done (Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

England should mark St George's Day like Scotland celebrates Burns Night Angus Robertson

BT Murrayfield is offering buy one get one free tours as part of National Lottery Open Week

All the special deals and freebies on offer for National Lottery Open Week Rhoda Morrison

Tim’rous Beastie opens its doors for first time on Friday (March 10). Photos: Tim’rous Beastie

First look inside Leith’s trendiest new bar Gary Flockhart

Protesters gather at a Protect The Right To Strike rally in Glasgow on Wednesday

Readers' letters: There's nothing selfish about taking strike action By The Newsroom

Graeme and Richard at the pub and hotel in Roslin, Midlothian.

Family marks 50 years of running pub and hotel Kevin Quinn

According to David Gest, Robert Burns' poetry inspired Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'.

Robert Burns poetry 'inspired music video for Thriller' Anna Bryan

Here are the 10 best whiskies to drink this Burn’s Night according to our readers

The 10 best whiskies to drink this Burns Night Rachel Mackie

We asked Michelin star chef Tom Kitchin for his own take on Scotland’s national dish – and unsurprisingly, he cooked up a treat for us.

Tom Kitchin shares his Burns Night recipe Gary Flockhart

"Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it, But we hae meat and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be Thankit!" What a way to start - and yes, we know that although this is attributed to Burns, there is a suggestion that it was already in use, but as one of our reporters said, you can't have a Burns Night without it. So we're including it.

10 of Robert Burns' best poems and songs Rachel Mackie

Burns Night falls on January 25 and it marks the birthday of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, who died in 1796.

Who was Robert Burns and why is Burns Night celebrated? Dennis Morton

Here are 15 pictures of Edinburgh Burns Night celebrations over the years.

15 photos of Burns Night celebrations over the years Anna Bryan

Farthest throw and catch of a sausage roll in the mouth (photo: You Tube, David Rush)

First News: catch that sausage Nigel Booth

Burns Night 2023: When is Burns Night? Traditions and why we celebrate Robert Burns

Burns Night traditions, history, and when it takes place Rachel Mackie

Burns will debut at the Edinburgh Playhouse on 20 January 2023.

Robert Burns musical set to premier in time for Burns Night jolene campbell

Alan Cumming is portraying Scotland's most celebrated poet, Robert Burns, in the new dance-theatre show Burn, which is currently touring Scotland. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Festival Diary: Alan Cumming returns for book festival and a bagel party Brian Ferguson

Alan Cumming is portraying Scotland's most celebrated poet, Robert Burns, in a new dance-theatre show, Burn, which is touring Scotland after premiering at the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Alan Cumming: Scots have gone off talking about prospect of independence Brian Ferguson

Alan Cumming is portraying Scotland's most celebrated poet, Robert Burns, in the new dance-theatre show Burn at the King's Theatre during the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Jane Blarlow/PA Wire

Alan Cumming on bringing Robert Burns back to life in his new dance show Brian Ferguson

Ellisland Farm, recreated in Minecraft, was also the location and inspiration for some of the poet’s most famous works including Tam o Shanter and Auld Lang Syne Pic: Martin Shields

Former home of Robert Burns brought to virtual life on Minecraft Hannah Carmichael

Fergus Linehan is in his final year as director of the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Andrew Milligan

Festival chief says event needs ‘last-minute’ surge of bookings Brian Ferguson

Beautiful view of traditional Gondola on Canal Grande with historic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute in the background on a sunny day in Venice, Italy

Book a place on rail trips to literary landscapes - including Bronte country and... Sue Wilkinson

Alan Cumming will be portraying Robert Burns in the new National Theatre of Scotland production Burn. Picture: ommy Ga-Ken Wan

Alan Cumming says new Burns dance show has left him feeling exhausted Brian Ferguson

Tam O’Shanter, Tales & Whisky comes to Edinburgh, performed by Fiona Herbert, Shian Denovan and Andy Dickinson. Pic by: Jim Devine

Enjoy a dram as lassies reply to the Bard in new show premiering in Edinburgh Liam Rudden

Dancer Marge Hendrick helped launch the Edinburgh International Festival programme in Leith. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Revival of Edinburgh International Festival could not be more timely Brian Ferguson

Poet and Scots language campaigner Len Pennie has built up a 410,000-strong social media following.

Poet Len Pennie opens up on her battles with anxiety, depression and misogyny Brian Ferguson

Robert Burns: Reinstated statue unveiled in Leith on Burns Night following tram works forcing its removal. (Picture credit: Lisa Ferguson/JPIMedia)

Reinstated Robert Burns statue unveiled in Leith on Burns Night Beth Murray

US President Abraham Lincoln was a fan of Robert Burns' poetry (Picture: Alexander Gardner/US Library of Congress via Getty Images)

Robert Burns' philosophy influenced Abraham Lincoln – Angus Robertson MSP Angus Robertson

Burns Night 2022: When was Robert Burns born? Here's who Robert Burns was, when he was born and how he died (Image credit: Library image)

Robert Burns: Here's who the Scots bard was, where he was born and how he died Liv McMahon

Burns Night 2022: Date of Burns Night 2022, what it is and how it is celebrated in Scotland (Image credit: Getty Images via Canva Pro)

Burns Night 2022: Here's when Burns Night is and how to celebrate it Liv McMahon

Alan Cumming will be launching a new dance show inspired by the life of Robert Burns at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Laurence Winram

First Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe shows confirmed for 2022 Brian Ferguson

Head of rare books Helen Vincent with the National Library's copy of the Gutenberg Bible, which is going on display in its new Treasures gallery. Picture: Neil Hanna

Robert Burns, Bonnie Prince Charlie and JK Rowling treasures brought together Brian Ferguson

Poet Janette Ayachi is one of The Trysting Thorns.

'Misogyny' of Robert Burns tackled by female Scottish poets in new work Brian Ferguson

The UK embassy in Argentina is to host its first ever Burns Supper after diplomat Kirsty Hayes, whose family are from the poet's birthplace, was appointed as ambassador.

UK's Argentine embassy is to hold its first ever Burns Supper Lucinda Cameron

Robert Burns lived at Ellisland Farm in Dumfries and Galloway from 1788 until 1791.

Study reveals 'secret history' of Burns home Hannah Brown

Robert Burns (1759-1796) pictured in his cottage in around 1786 (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Why Burns' poem Holy Willie’s Prayer is still relevant today – Ewan Aitken Ewan Aikten

Scottish poet and writer of traditional Scottish folk songs Robert Burns (1759 - 1796). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Robert Burns advised not to write in Scots language​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Chris Green

First News: Puppy power! Christine Emelone

Robert Burns was a Freemason all his adult life

Freemasonry behind Auld Lang Syne arm linking at new year Laura Paterson

Consultant Conservator Nic Boyes opens the 1898 time capsule discovered during the move of the Burns statue on Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, for the tram works

Look what's in the new time capsule being buried under Robert Burns statue Liam Rudden

The Brexit inspired art installation plays Auld Lang Syne in 28 languages.

Art installation uses Auld Lang Syne to encourage friendship post-Brexit Katrine Bussey

Poet Kevin Williamson performing at Robert Burns' birthplace in Alloway, in Ayrshire (Picture: National Trust for Scotland)

Burns Night is on its way to eclipse Hogmanay as a Scottish cultural celebration Brian Ferguson

Eddi Reader has been one of Scotland's leading singer-songwriters for more than 30 years.

Eddi Reader urges fans to lobby Spotify for better deal for musicians Brian Ferguson

James Macsween, managing director Macsween of Edinburgh.

‘We’re very fortunate that my forefathers came to Edinburgh’ - James Macsween on... Rosalind Erskine

Haggis is usually served at the annual celebration of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, whose most famous work includes Address to a Haggis (Picture Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

'Address to a Haggis' in full - and why Haggis is eaten for Burns Night supper Chelsea Rocks

Nicola Sturgeon thanks virtual Burns supper organisers for allowing Scots to mar... Caitlyn Dewar

In celebration of Burns night, butcher Simon Howie became the first person to send haggis into space. Here's a look at how and what other objects humans have sent beyond the Earth's atmosphere. (Pic: PA)

How did Scottish butcher Simon Howie launch haggis into space for Burns Night? Matt Brooks

Scots celebrate the life of Robert Burns on January 25 (Getty Images)

Who was Robert Burns? Finlay Greig

Burns Night festivities are incomplete without a hearty feast of haggis, neeps and tatties (Getty Images)

This is why we celebrate Burns Night Jenna Macfarlane

Three days of online events will be staged as part of the forthcoming Burns & Beyond festival.

18th-century tavern to be revived for Edinburgh's virtual Burns festival Brian Ferguson

Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland will host its annual “A Question of Burns” supper which usually attracts up to 800 guests online this year

Scottish charity set to host ‘world’s biggest virtual Burns supper’ Caitlyn Dewar

Robert Burns lived at Ellisland Farm in Dumfries and Galloway from 1788 until 1791.

New campaign launched to rescue birthplace of Hogmanay anthem 'Auld Lang Syne' Brian Ferguson