Robert Burns—known today as Scotland’s national poet—holds a unique place not only in Scottish literature, but also in the cultural life of North Carolina. Born in 1759 in Ayrshire, Scotland, Burns ...

Barack Obama's already picked a poet for his Inauguration—but considering the grim times, a reading of Robert Burns would be just as apt. The national bard of the Scots (they're celebrating his 250th ...

The image of poetry fans gathered in a pub enjoying bagpipes, haggis, drinks and verse is a very Scottish one, but Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns has fans worldwide who know there’s no better ...

Robert Burns is famous around the world for his timeless poetry, however there is much more to the man than the words he left ...

Host Jacki Lyden marks the 250th birthday of Scottish poet and haggis lover Robert Burns. She hears from Alison Jones, a champion of Burns' poems. Jones is also a champion reciter — she won The Robert ...