Robert Burns

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Heritage Plans to develop home of Robert Burns being drawn up

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What's On 10 of the most popular poems and songs written by Robert Burns

What's On 'Misogyny' of Robert Burns tackled by female Scottish poets in new work

Columnists Burns was a flawed man, not a god to be worshipped blindly – Scotsman comment

Heritage UK's Argentine embassy is to hold its first ever Burns Supper

People Study reveals 'secret history' of Burns home

Columnists Burns Night is like a life-raft for bars and restaurants – Stephen Jardine

People Burns suppers around the world showcased in artwork

Columnists Think Robert Burns was pro-slavery? Think again – Kenny MacAskill MP

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Columnists Setting Robert Burns’ poetry to music is an exciting project – Scotsman comment

People Freemasonry behind Auld Lang Syne arm linking at new year

Columnists Burns and co can help turn the worst of times into the best – Joe Goldblatt

People Look what's in the new time capsule being buried under Robert Burns statue

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What's On 220th anniversary of first Burns Supper festival

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