Each year on January 25th, people around the world celebrate Scotland's national poet Robert Burns with ceilidhs, traditional Scottish music, food and poetry recitations.
'Rabbie', as he is affectionately referred to, is well known for his command of the Scots language which has inspired countless people around the world since he first put pen to paper.
In honour of the great bard, here are 10 facts about Robert Burns which you may not have known... including his real name.
In honour of the great bard, here are 10 facts about Robert Burns which you may not have known... including his real name.