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Charles wears tartan kilt in new image released to mark Burns Night

The kilt includes green, red and blue stripes and is made from King Charles III tartan.

The Independent UK

SNP Government announces grants to 'promote Scotland’s reputation' globally

JOHN Swinney has sent a Burns Night message to Scots around the world – as the SNP Government announced a series of grants for Scottish diaspora…

The National (Scotland)

Wedding ring of Robert Burns’s wife and his socks among most viewed items online

A National Trust for Scotland portal provides access to more than 2,500 items in its collection linked to the poet.

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Scottish city to host 'huge' ceilidh street dance this weekend – here's how to join

TO celebrate Burns Day this weekend, Glasgow will host a "huge" ceilidh dance in honour of Scotland's national bard.

The National (Scotland)

Celebrate Burns Night with Dales' award-winning haggis

Every January 25, Scotland and its admirers worldwide come together to celebrate Burns Night, an evening dedicated to the life and works of…

The National (Scotland)

Where to experience the best Burns Night in Edinburgh, London and across the UK

Looking for somewhere memorable to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns? Suzy Pope picks some of the top events around the country, whether you want to dance, eat or indulge in fine whiskies

The Independent UK

Best Burns Night essentials: Nail the Scottish traditions and etiquette with our expert guide

A wee taste o’ Scotland for your Burns Night bash

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Haggis, heritage, and a wee dram: Douglas Blyde on the theatrics of Burns Night

From addressing the Haggis to pouring the finest tipples, here’s everything to know about Burns Night

Evening Standard

Fundraiser launched to improve church where Robert Burns is buried

A CROWDFUNDING campaign has been launched to improve the grounds of a church where Robert Burns is buried.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh's Robert Burns festival scrapped after failure to secure funding

AN annual festival which was launched to celebrate the life of iconic Scottish writer Robert Burns has been scrapped...

The National (Scotland)

Robert Burns controversially axed from Higher English in Scottish exam revamp

ROBERT Burns has been controversially removed as a standalone author for Scottish pupils taking Higher English ...

The National (Scotland)

New book questions Robert Burns' ties to Scottish independence movement

A NEW book raises the question of whether Burns is the best cultural icon for the Yes movement...

The National (Scotland)

What is the meaning behind Auld Lang Syne and why do we sing it at Hogmanay?

Here is the meaning behind the Robert Burns poem Auld Lang Syne and why we sing at Hogmanay.

The National (Scotland)

What is the meaning behind Auld Lang Syne and why do we sing it at Hogmanay?

Here is the meaning behind the Robert Burns poem Auld Lang Syne and why we sing at Hogmanay.

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Lost portrait of Robert Burns's 'muse' discovered in Scottish castle

THERE are hopes that a “lost artwork of immense significance” has been discovered at a Scottish castle.

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Nicola Sturgeon's 'favourite book' removed from Scottish school reading list

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon’s favourite book has been removed from the Scottish Higher English reading list ...

The Independent UK

$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK's most expensive cup

A Scottish dairy is making the audacious bid to sell what it’s calling Britain's most expensive cup of coffee

The National (Scotland)

Fiddle linked to Robert Burns to be played live in Carnegie Hall

A baroque fiddle believed to have been played by Robert Burns will be performed live on stage in the United States for the first time.

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Fiddle linked to Robert Burns to be played in Carnegie Hall

Robert Burns’ dance teacher William Gregg reportedly played the antique fiddle which is now being used to celebrate traditional music.

The National (Scotland)

Specialist work begins to re-thatch roof of historic 17th-century Robert Burns club

WORK has commenced to re-thatch the roof of a historic building in South Ayrshire which was once the site of Robert Burns's social club...

The Independent UK

Restoration gets under way of thatched building linked to Robert Burns

The Bachelors’ Club, in Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, was co-founded by the poet and is being restored by the National Trust for Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Eddi Reader: My manager told me I was ruining my career with my Burns album

GIVEN the band was reuniting after more than 30 years, it’s no surprise Scottish singer Eddi Reader is still feeling the love from Fairground…

The National (Scotland)

Plans to turn walled garden with links to Robert Burns into whisky distillery

A HISTORIC walled garden on a Stirlingshire estate with links to Robert Burns could soon be transformed into a whisky distillery ...

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Poet who inspired Robert Burns and wrote 'Auld Reikie' to be celebrated

THE legacy of an 18th century poet said to have inspired Robert Burns and known for his famous poem about “Auld Reikie” is to be commemorated on…

The National (Scotland)

Bid to save farm where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne secures funding

A FARM built by Robert Burns and where he wrote Auld Lang Syne is a step closer to being saved after securing funding ...

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