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Former home of Robert Burns brought to virtual life on Minecraft

The former home of Scotland’s national bard is being brought to virtual life thanks to a team from Glasgow University. Ellisland Farm, where Robert Burns lived from 1788 to 1791, has been recreated in its 18th-century form on popular video game ...

01 Aug 2022 at 12:17

Joanna Lumley backs ‘absolutely fabulous’ Dumfries in bid for city status

Dame Joanna Lumley has said it would be “absolutely fabulous” if Dumfries were to be named a city as she backed its bid for the status. Dumfries is one of eight towns and areas in Scotland which are in the running to be named as cities through ...

24 Feb 2022 at 14:55

Alan Cumming to star as Robert Burns as part of Edinburgh Festival line-up

Alan Cumming will play Robert Burns in a solo show at this year’s Edinburgh Festival, which is set to welcome more than 2,300 artists to the Scottish capital. Burn, inspired by the life of the poet, is likely to be one of the highlights of ...

30 Mar 2022 at 16:55

Scotland

Freemasonry behind Auld Lang Syne arm linking at new year

Research has uncovered a Masonic connection to why revellers around the world link arms when they sing Auld Lang Syne at new year. A study of Robert Burns’ best-loved song links the practice to freemasonry, where singing with arms crossed ...

31 Dec 2021 at 01:25

Scotland

UK embassy in Argentina to host first ever Burns Supper

The UK embassy in Argentina is to host its first ever Burns Supper after a diplomat whose family are from the poet’s birthplace was appointed as ambassador. Kirsty Hayes has always loved the celebration and has organised an inaugural ...

24 Jan 2022 at 12:55

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In pictures: Celebrations take place in Limerick to mark Robert Burns Night

CELEBRATIONS are taking place in Limerick tonight to mark Robert Burns Night. It’s the first time in two years an 'in-person' event has taken place in Limerick to celebrate Scotland's national poet. Organised by Mungret man Michael ...

25 Jan 2022 at 21:33

Burns suppers around the world showcased in artwork

Photos of Burns suppers sourced from around the world have been used by artist David Mach to create a collage celebrating the global reach of Scotland’s national bard. The Flying Haggis artwork was commissioned by the University ...

21 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Architects and heritage experts work on new plan to develop home of Robert Burns

A new plan to develop Robert Burns’s first home is being pieced together by some of Scotland’s leading architects and heritage experts. Ellisland Farm and Museum, near Dumfries, was the only home built by the Scottish poet and ...

07 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Treasure trove of Robert Burns manuscripts saved for nation go on show

A “treasure trove” of 12 Robert Burns manuscripts and a book which were saved for the nation have gone on display at the poet’s birthplace museum. The manuscripts were donated to the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) by the ...

13 Jan 2023 at 10:58

Burns was advised not to write in Scots as London readers ‘wouldn’t understand’

Robert Burns was advised not to write in Scots by a correspondent who thought it would limit his audience, according to new research. A project by academics at the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies ...

17 Jan 2022 at 01:26

Scotland

Farm where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne becomes museum

The farm in Dumfries and Galloway where poet Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne has been awarded museum status after a three-year drive to improve the care of its collection. Ellisland Farm in Auldgirth, which was built ...

01 Aug 2023 at 16:47

Rules against exporting haggis to US a ‘scandal’, MP tells Commons

Rules preventing the export of haggis to the United States are a “scandal”, the Commons has heard. Liberal Democrat MP Alistair Carmichael said the Business Secretary should make progress on the issue of exporting the ...

25 Jan 2024 at 12:17

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