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Robbie Burns Collection

"Robbie Burns: A Scottish Poet's Enduring Legacy" Step into the enchanting world of Robbie Burns, where his poetic genius continues to captivate hearts and minds

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: John Anderson, My Jo (colour litho)

John Anderson, My Jo (colour litho)
971752 John Anderson, My Jo (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Anderson, My Jo)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: View of Ayr, the birth-place of Burns, 1844. Creator: Unknown

View of Ayr, the birth-place of Burns, 1844. Creator: Unknown
View of Ayr, the birth-place of Burns, 1844. The town where Scottish poet Robert Burns was born, with its two bridges over the River Ayr. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Artist: John Rogers

The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Artist: John Rogers
The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Robert Burns, Scottish poet. Burns (1759-1796) was a pioneer of the Romantic movement

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Rozelle Gates, on the road to Burns Cottage, Ayr, Ayrshire, 1913

Rozelle Gates, on the road to Burns Cottage, Ayr, Ayrshire, 1913. From the Caledonia series of postcards

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: A rainbow curves over the Burns Memorial, dedicated to national poet Robbie Burns

A rainbow curves over the Burns Memorial, dedicated to national poet Robbie Burns, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: The Hallowe'en Dinner of the London Scottish Volunteers -- Bringing in the Haggis, 1891

The Hallowe'en Dinner of the London Scottish Volunteers -- Bringing in the Haggis, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Burns Grace, late 19th century. Artist: Henry John Dobson

Burns Grace, late 19th century. Artist: Henry John Dobson
Burns Grace, late 19th century. Grace thought by some to have been written by Robert Burns (1759-1796), but which was possibly already in use before his time: Some hae meat and canna eat

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Tam O Shanter Pursued by the Witches, 1849 (oil on canvas)

Tam O Shanter Pursued by the Witches, 1849 (oil on canvas)
3959947 Tam O Shanter Pursued by the Witches, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 38 x 46.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Burnss Cottage, Burnss Mausoleum in Dumfries

Burnss Cottage, Burnss Mausoleum in Dumfries
LLM460622 Burnss Cottage, Burnss Mausoleum in Dumfries by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burnss Cottage, Burnss Mausoleum in Dumfries)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board)

Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board)
3115269 Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board) by Scottish School; 107x91.5 cm; National Trust for Scotland, UK; eNational Trust for Scotland; Photo eNational Trust for Scotland; Scottish

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Robert Burns: The deils awa wi the exciseman (engraving)

Robert Burns: The deils awa wi the exciseman (engraving)
6009146 Robert Burns: The deils awa wi the exciseman (engraving) by Smith, John Moyr (1861-1944) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deils awa wi the exciseman)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Silhouette portrait, Robert Burns (lithograph)

Silhouette portrait, Robert Burns (lithograph)
6013137 Silhouette portrait, Robert Burns (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Burns)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Literary figures (engraving)

Literary figures (engraving)
665446 Literary figures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Literary figures. Illustration for The Royal History of England (Murdoch, 1876)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Highland Mary (chromolitho)

Highland Mary (chromolitho)
972980 Highland Mary (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Mary)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Hey, the Dusty Miller (chromolitho)

Hey, the Dusty Miller (chromolitho)
972977 Hey, the Dusty Miller (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hey, the Dusty Miller)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Illustration for Burns To Mary in Heaven

Illustration for Burns To Mary in Heaven
LLM455920 Illustration for Burns To Mary in Heaven by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Burns To Mary in Heaven)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Auld Brig O Doon, Alloway (b / w photo)

Auld Brig O Doon, Alloway (b / w photo)
6029019 Auld Brig O Doon, Alloway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auld Brig O Doon, Alloway)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Afton Water (chromolitho)

Afton Water (chromolitho)
972979 Afton Water (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Afton Water)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Duncan Gray (chromolitho)

Duncan Gray (chromolitho)
972978 Duncan Gray (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duncan Gray)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Robert Burns: Tam O Shanter (engraving)

Robert Burns: Tam O Shanter (engraving)
6009144 Robert Burns: Tam O Shanter (engraving) by Smith, John Moyr (1861-1944) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tam O Shanter)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Robert Burns: The Holy Fair (engraving)

Robert Burns: The Holy Fair (engraving)
6009141 Robert Burns: The Holy Fair (engraving) by Smith, John Moyr (1861-1944) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Fair)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: A Red, Red Rose (chromolitho)

A Red, Red Rose (chromolitho)
972975 A Red, Red Rose (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Red, Red Rose. " O, my luves like a red, red rose")

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Illustration for Tam O Shanter by Robert Burns (colour litho)

Illustration for Tam O Shanter by Robert Burns (colour litho)
2794950 Illustration for Tam O Shanter by Robert Burns (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Illustration for Tam O Shanter by Robert Burns (colour litho)

Illustration for Tam O Shanter by Robert Burns (colour litho)
2794957 Illustration for Tam O Shanter by Robert Burns (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Robert Burns

Robert Burns
LLM338507 Robert Burns by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Burns. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Robert Burns (colour litho)

Robert Burns (colour litho)
5220481 Robert Burns (colour litho) by Simpson, Joseph (1879-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Burns. Illustration for a booklet entitled Great Scots (George Pulman)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Tam O Shanter (colour litho)

Tam O Shanter (colour litho)
971745 Tam O Shanter (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tam O Shanter.); © Look and Learn

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: John Anderson (chromolitho)

John Anderson (chromolitho)
972976 John Anderson (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Anderson)

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Procession of archers, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Procession of archers, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Procession of archers, 1844. A procession of clubs, societies, and trades at Alloway in Scotland, during a festival celebrating the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Burns

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Procession of shepherds, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Procession of shepherds, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Procession of shepherds, 1844. A procession of clubs, societies, and trades paying respects at the birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns at Alloway in Scotland

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Principal view of the Monument, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Principal view of the Monument, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Principal view of the Monument, 1844. A ceremony at the monument to Scottish poet Robert Burns at Alloway in Scotland, during a festival celebrating his life and work

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Banquet in the pavilion, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Banquet in the pavilion, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Banquet in the pavilion, 1844. Guests dining in a special pavilion at Alloway in Scotland, during the festival celebrating the life and work of Scottish poet Robert Burns

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Procession uncovering before the sons of Burns, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Procession uncovering before the sons of Burns, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Procession uncovering before the sons of Burns, 1844. The three sons of Scottish poet Robert Burns and his patron Lord Eglintoun remove their hats as a sign of respect

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Burns three sons, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Burns three sons, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Burns three sons, 1844. Sons of Scottish poet Robert Burns: Robert Burns, James Glencairn Burns, and William Nicol Burns. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Arch on the Old Brig of Doon, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Arch on the Old Brig of Doon, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Arch on the Old Brig of Doon, 1844. Floral arch on the old bridge over the River Doon at Ayr in Scotland, part of the festival celebrating Scottish poet Robert Burns

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: The Pavilion, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Pavilion, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Pavilion, 1844. Bunting-covered building erected to accommodate visitors to the town of Ayr in Scotland, birthplace Scottish poet Robert Burns, during the Burns festival

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Professor Wilson, Vice-Chairman, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Professor Wilson, Vice-Chairman, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Professor Wilson, Vice-Chairman, 1844. Portrait, possibly of the printer John Wilson who published the poems of Scottish poet Robert Burns. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Isabella, sister of Burns, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Isabella, sister of Burns, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Isabella, sister of Burns, 1844. Portrait of Isabella Burns, younger sister of Scottish poet Robert Burns. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Alloway Kirk, Tam o Shanter, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Alloway Kirk, Tam o Shanter, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Alloway Kirk, Tam o Shanter, 1844. The ruins of Alloway Auld Kirk, which dates back to the 16th century, near Alloway in Scotland

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: The 'Mickle Stane'- Tam o Shanter, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The "Mickle Stane"- Tam o Shanter, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The " Mickle Stane" - Tam o Shanter, 1844. Stone featuring in Robert Burns poem:a singular stone, lying in a field attached to a small homestead - the stone commemorated in the poem of

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Arch on the new Brig of Doon, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Arch on the new Brig of Doon, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Arch on the new Brig of Doon, 1844. Floral arch on the bridge over the River Doon, part of the festival celebrating Scottish poet Robert Burns. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Statue of Burns, by Flaxman, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Statue of Burns, by Flaxman, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Burns, by Flaxman, 1844. After a sculpture of Scottish poet Robert Burns, by John Flaxman. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Arch on the New Brig of Ayr, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Arch on the New Brig of Ayr, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Arch on the New Brig of Ayr, 1844. Floral arch at Ayr in Scotland, inspired by Scottish poet Robert Burns poem " Tam o Shanter"

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: The room in which Burns was born, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The room in which Burns was born, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The room in which Burns was born, 1844. Birthplace of of Scottish poet Robert Burns, Ayr, Scotland. The small and low-roofed chamber in which he was born has undergone comparatively little change;

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Arch near Burns cottage, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Arch near Burns cottage, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Arch near Burns cottage, 1844. Floral arch at Ayr, part of the festival celebrating Scottish poet Robert Burns. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Tam o Shanter Arch, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Tam o Shanter Arch, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Tam o Shanter Arch, 1844. Floral arch at Ayr in Scotland, inspired by Scottish poet Robert Burns poem " Tam o Shanter"

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: Ground plan of the Pavilion, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Ground plan of the Pavilion, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Ground plan of the Pavilion, 1844. Plan of the building erected to accommodate visitors to the town of Ayr in Scotland, birthplace Scottish poet Robert Burns

Background imageRobbie Burns Collection: James Glencairn Burns, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson

James Glencairn Burns, 1843-47. Creators: David Octavius Hill, Robert Adamson
James Glencairn Burns, 1843-47




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"Robbie Burns: A Scottish Poet's Enduring Legacy" Step into the enchanting world of Robbie Burns, where his poetic genius continues to captivate hearts and minds. In 1844, a mesmerizing view of Ayr, the birthplace of this literary icon, reveals the landscapes that inspired his immortal verses. The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough in 1840 by John Rogers portrays how even while toiling in the fields, Burns was discovered as a true wordsmith. Journey along Rozelle Gates on your way to Burns Cottage in Ayrshire, immersing yourself in the very essence of his upbringing. In 1913, these gates stood as a testament to his humble beginnings and paved the path towards greatness. As if touched by magic, a vibrant rainbow gracefully curves over the Burns Memorial dedicated to this national treasure. Robert Burns himself emerges from history's pages—a Scottish poet whose impact resonates through time. His works from the 19th century continue to inspire generations with their profound insights into love, nature, and humanity itself. Henry John Dobson's late 19th-century masterpiece captures "Burns Grace, " showcasing both his eloquence and gracefulness. Enter Tam O Shanter Pursued by Witches—an oil painting from 1849 that brings one of Burn's most famous tales vividly alive before our eyes. Through color lithography comes "John Anderson My Jo, " an ode celebrating enduring love—a theme close to Burn's heart throughout his life. Visit Burnss Cottage and Mausoleum in Dumfries—places steeped in history where he lived and found eternal rest after leaving an indelible mark on literature. Robert Burn’s silhouette portrait is brought forth through lithography—a striking image capturing both mystery and familiarity simultaneously. Intriguing glimpses into Robert Burn’s life are revealed through various artistic mediums—from pub signs depicting him proudly standing to engravings showcasing his wit and charm.