Robert Burns

Robert Burns, 'Rabbie Burns' the world famous Scottish poet, was born in Alloway, Ayrshire in 1759. He was born in a small cottage now known as Burns Cottage. His family were poor farmers. Burns was the eldest of seven children.

The Bard

From a very young age Burns had a huge appetite for reading and learning. This interest in literature, together with his experiences, made him a prolific poet. Not just in Scottish terms, but worldwide he was a genius.

He was well known locally as a seducer of women and had a great love of whisky. His passion for women and thirst for drinking play major parts in his poems. His inspiration is drawn from his background, environment and his Scottish heritage. At the age of 27 his first works 'The Kilmarnock Edition' were published. Some of his famous poems include Auld Lang Syne, Tam O'Shanter, and Red, Red, Rose. His works were written in Scottish dialect.

Burns Suppers

Every year on the 25th January, the anniversary of his birth, the life and works of Robert Burns are celebrated with a supper by hundreds of Burns Clubs scattered around the globe. The haggis is piped in and addressed along with the ladies and the whisky. Burns' famous poem 'To a Haggis' is recited. Speeches are made with toasts to the lasses. The evening continues with poems and songs.

At the end of the evening the gathering stands, links hands and sing 'Auld Lang Syne'.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.

And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.

Robert Burns epitomises everything that is Scottish. He is symbolic of Scottish culture and thanks to him the rest of the world is able to have an insight into Scotland and its heritage through Burns' invaluable work.

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