The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Due to open to the public late 2010, the new museum will help preserve Robert Burns' poetry, passion and the Scots tongue.
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Burns' Night
Robert Burns
25 January
January 25th marks the annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. Find out about his life and poetry, the Burns supper, and this year’s festivities.
Visit Burns interactive
Meet Robert Burns with our interactive videos
Cook the perfect Burns supper
Recipes from Scotland’s top chefs
Burns fun
Events
Wigtown Book Festival, Galloway
A unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the UK's best-loved writers and performers.
Ayr Gold Cup Festival
Three days of entertainment and top quality horse racing including Europe’s richest sprint handicap.
RAF Leuchars Airshow
One of the UK's premier military events with flying-by aircraft and supporting displays in the airfield's hangars.
Doors Open Days
Doors Open Days give you free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland. Every weekend in September you can explore places that are normally closed to the public. Some open up once a year, some just once in a lifetime...
Braemar Gathering
One of the most famous of all Highland Games staged in Scotland and always has a royal guest.
Blas Festival
A celebration of Gaelic culture featuring traditional music, Gaelic language and song, food, learning, whiskies and clans.
Edinburgh International Festival
Each summer people visit Edinburgh from every corner of the globe and enjoy...