Burns Night is coming up, so now is a great time to learn more about the man himself, Robert Burns. Born on 25 January 1759, Rabbie Burns grew up to be a poet and lyricist. Out of the poets who have written in Scots, he is the most well know, but not all of his work is in Scots. He also wrote in a Scots dialect of English as well as just English, making his work more accessible to those outside of Scotland.
Burns is regarded as the national poet of Scotland and as a pioneer of the Romantic movement. His influence continued after his death, on 21 July 1796, and continues to be celebrated today.
Take a look at the SRR’s large Scottish History collection to learn more about the life, works, and politics of Rabbie Burns. The collection can be found in the Research Room 3.07; the room is locked to undergrads, but can be accessed by asking the SRR volunteer on duty.
