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Robert Burns

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?

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
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...

Addressing the Haggis is John Mackenzie. Kirsteen Macdonald of RAF Waddington pipes and drums, and apprentice chef Blue Charles carrying the haggis. EMN-220126-102619001
Addressing the Haggis is John Mackenzie. Kirsteen Macdonald of RAF Waddington pipes and drums, and apprentice chef Blue Charles carrying the haggis. EMN-220126-102619001

Sword-wielding show for Red Lion’s Burns Night meal

Burns Night fun with Fiona Parker, Joyce knight, Doreen Wheat and Diane Southam.
Burns Night fun with Fiona Parker, Joyce knight, Doreen Wheat and Diane Southam.

PICTURES: Burns night fun at care home in Skegness

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Here is 'Address to a Haggis' in full - and why the Scottish dish is celebrated ...