Robert Burns was born in 1759 in Alloway, Ayrshire, into a family sustained by tenant farming. His father, William Burnes, leased marginal land and supplemented the household income through manual labor and instruction. Burns received irregular formal education, supplemented by extensive self-directed reading in English literature, Scots verse, and Enlightenment thought. From an early age, …
Every January 25th, Scotland comes alive with the spirit of poetry, music, and merriment as people gather to celebrate Burns Night. This cherished tradition pays homage to Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, whose works have transcended time and borders to become a cornerstone of Scottish culture. From humble beginnings to global recognition, Burns’s legacy is …
