Resources
Scots Language Centre: advice on addressing the haggis and content related to Burns, his poetry and songs.
Scotland.org – Ultimate Guide to Burns Night: Learn how to host the perfect Burns supper.
Visit Scotland: presenting the major attractions and initiatives commemorating the life and work of our national poet.
Robert Burns World Federation: supporting schools recitation and music activity.
BBC: Burns Night Teaching Resources: a collection of themed resources supporting classroom activities.
Poems on the Underground: Four posters featuring Burns’ writing can be downloaded from the Poems on the Underground website.
Places of Interest
Across Scotland there are a host of places and organisations to visit, and online resources to further develop your interest in Burns. These include:
Burns Birthplace Museum: Burns was born in Alloway in 1759 in a cottage that his father had built. Nearby stands the Burns Birthplace Museum managed by the National Trust for Scotland, which houses the world’s largest collection of Burns artefacts.
Ellisland Museum & Farm: The home of Robert Burns from 1788 to 1791. Some of Burns’ best-loved poems and songs were inspired by the tranquil setting of Ellisland Farm on the River Nith, including Auld Lang Syne and Tam o’ Shanter.
In the Footsteps of Burns: a project showcasing Robert Burns’ life in and around Dumfries.
The Writers’ Museum and Makars Court: based off of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the museum celebrates the lives of three giants of Scottish Literature – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Home to portraits, rare books and personal objects, including Burns’ writing desk.