The Birthday Ode was written by Burns while in Edinburgh. He had attended a dinner in the city in order to celebrate the Birthday of Charles Edward Stuart, ‘the king across the water’.

But the poems I wrote have been published! I didnae think anybody would read them!But people – important people, mind – are saying… that they’re great! You know, I have a feeling everyone ...

On January 25th, Scots and those with Scottish cultural connections will gather to celebrate Burns Night – an annual holiday ...

Burns Night is a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, and takes place on his birthday each year, 25 January. On this day, Burns suppers are celebrated with traditional dishes of ...

Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie, was born in 1759 and grew up on a farm in southwest Scotland where he began writing poems about everyday things he saw and did.

Burns Night celebrates the life of Scottish bard Robert Burns with food, poetry and music. It is celebrated on Burns’ birthday, 25 January. Robert Burns is the author of many famous Scottish ...

There aren't many poets in the world whose life and work we celebrate on their birthday. Even Shakespeare isn't afforded that accolade. Every year on the 25th of January, we pay tribute to Robert ...

The poem was sent along with a letter to Burns's friend Robert Muir on 8th September 1786 which recounted the recent birth of his son and daughter. It was composed as a wager between Burns and ...