Burns 250th anniversary: The Worlds Burns supers

As Scotland celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns where else will be hosting Burns suppers? " But perhaps the most unusual Burns Supper will be held in war-torn Helmand. Around 800 service...

Burns birthday kicks off a year of events

Today is the 250th birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns born in Ayrshire in 1759. The Scottish Government's Year of Homecoming celebrations begin yesterday at an official Burns Supper attended by Scottish First...

Robert Burns was "a drunk, misogynistic, racist philanderer" ?

This year Scots get to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth.Like every year, we with, thousands of Scots over the world will throw a Burns supper. But who was he? His story is causing a bit of...

Robert Burns' letters to appear online

Fans of Scotland's most famous poet Robert Burns will have the chance to view some of his letters online. In 2009 there will be events all over Scotland to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth....