The Rabbie Burns Files

Burns; Tam O' Shanter, Souter Jonnie and a Burns Supper

The links below take you to all the information you could ever want about the life and work of our Rabbie: where to go to see 'Burns Country' for yourself, how you can celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth, what Burns-themed events are going on in Scotland for Homecoming 2009, and of course, some pretty pictures to get you in the mood for Burns in the first degree.

  • Burns: life and works

    VisitScotland's official Burns site, featuring a detailed biography, bibliography, and much more...

  • Homecoming Scotland 2009 Burns events

    Organisations all over the country are throwing Burns-themed events as a central part of Homecoming Scotland 2009 and invite you to join the celebrations. Here's a list of events.

  • Burns Gallery

    A stunning gallery of pictures showing Rabbie's old stamping grounds and cohorts, and how he is celebrated today.

  • Burns Night

    How to celebrate Burns Night with a Burns Supper, watch the Address to the Haggis, and sing along to Auld Lang Syne.

  • Burns Country: Touring Guide

    Look up Burns' old haunts with this guide to what to see and do in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway.

  • Burns Itinerary

    See the landscape that inspired Scotland's National Bard on a journey through Scotland's poetic heartland.





 

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