Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns is considered the national poet of Scotland and he is celebrated every year on the anniversary of his birthday – 25th January – in annual “Burns Night” festivities. His most famous song “Auld Lang Syne” is now sung all over the world to herald the new year.
His song “Ae Fond Kiss” is in the Model Music Curriculum as an example of Scottish traditional song.
We examine how Burns’ life influenced his approach to his poetry and song-writing.
