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Robert Burns Collection (#5)

Robert Burns, the renowned Scottish poet of the 19th century, continues to captivate hearts with his timeless works

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Jean Armour Statue, Dumfries, Scotland

The Jean Armour Statue, Dumfries, Scotland
The Jean Armour Statue, Dumfries, in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. Jean Armour was the wife of the poet Robert Burns

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Brig o`Doon, Alloway, Scotland

Brig o`Doon, Alloway, Scotland
Brig o`Doon in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns` mother`s family gravestone, Kirkoswald, Scotland

Robert Burns` mother`s family gravestone, Kirkoswald, Scotland
The gravestone of Robert Burns` mother`s family at Kirkoswald Old Parish Church in Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert 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 imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns poem illustration

Robert Burns poem illustration
Courtship in a field of barley, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Burns Mausoleum in Dumfries, Scotland

The Burns Mausoleum in Dumfries, Scotland
The Burns Mausoleum in Dumfries, in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. This is the resting place of the poet Robert Burns

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns House in Dumfries, Scotland

Burns House in Dumfries, Scotland
Burns House in Dumfries, in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. This was the home of the poet Robert Burns

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Souter Johnnie`s Cottage, Kirkoswald, Scotland

Souter Johnnie`s Cottage, Kirkoswald, Scotland
Souter Johnnie`s Cottage in Kirkoswald, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Scotland

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Scotland
The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Tam o`Shanter sculpture, Alloway, Scotland

Tam o`Shanter sculpture, Alloway, Scotland
A sculpture of Tam o`Shanter by James Thom at the Burns Monument in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: William Burnes grave, Alloway, Scotland

William Burnes grave, Alloway, Scotland
The grave of William Burnes (Robert Burns` father) at Kirk Alloway in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Burns Monument, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

The Burns Monument, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland
The Burns Monument, a 19th-century monument celebrating the Scottish poet Robert Burns.This is in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns Cottage, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Burns Cottage, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Burns Cottage, the birthplace of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. This is in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Statue of Robert Burns, Dumfries, South west Scotland

Statue of Robert Burns, Dumfries, South west Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns Cottage, Scotland, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard

Burns Cottage, Scotland, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Burns Cottage, Scotland, 1893. The birthplace of Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796) in Alloway, South Ayrshire. The two-roomed thatched cottage is now a museum dedicated to him

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Queen Marys Lament, poem in the handwriting of Robert Burns, late 18th century, (1840)

Queen Marys Lament, poem in the handwriting of Robert Burns, late 18th century, (1840). Artist: Robert Burns
Queen Marys Lament, poem in the handwriting of Robert Burns, late 18th century, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns, Having set his hand to the plough, looks back at Highland Mary, 1904

Robert Burns, Having set his hand to the plough, looks back at Highland Mary, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Robert Burns, Having set his hand to the plough, looks back at Highland Mary, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Bridge of Doon, Ayrshire, 1838. Artist: GK Richards

The Bridge of Doon, Ayrshire, 1838. Artist: GK Richards
The Bridge of Doon, Ayrshire, 1838

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet, 1805

Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet, 1805. Burns is seen here being served by hostess Nancy Tinnock

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Mrs Dunlop of Dunlop, Patron of Robbie Burns. Artist: H Robinson

Mrs Dunlop of Dunlop, Patron of Robbie Burns. Artist: H Robinson
Mrs Dunlop of Dunlop, Patron of Robbie Burns

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The birthplace of Robert Burns, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

The birthplace of Robert Burns, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Robert Burns (1759-1796) is generally regarded as Scotlands national poet

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Heres a health to them thats awa, c1792. Artist: Robert Burns

Heres a health to them thats awa, c1792. Artist: Robert Burns
Heres a health to them thats awa, c1792. Robert Burns song Heres a health to them thats awa, written in support of the Whigs, Charlie being Charles James Fox and Tammie Thomas Erskine

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Meeting of Burns and Scott, c1786, (late 19th century)

The Meeting of Burns and Scott, c1786, (late 19th century). Two great Scottish writers, the Romantic poet Robert Burns (1759-1796), and novelist Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) come face-to-face

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 1877

Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 1877. Burns (1759-1796) was a pioneer of the Romantic movement

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 19th century. Artist: W Holl

Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Robert Burns, Scottish poet, 19th century. Portrait of Burns (1759-1796)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns, Scottish poet, late 18th century

Robert Burns, Scottish poet, late 18th century. At the centre left is the Bridge of Doon which features in his poem Tam o Shanter (1791)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Grand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. Artist: John Leech

Grand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. Artist: John Leech
Grand Burns Festival. - Brown Entertains his Friend wi a Haggis!, 1859. On 25th January 1859, the centenary of the birth of Robert Burns was celebrated with a Grand Burns Festival at Crystal Palace

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: New York: Bronze Statue of Robert Burns, Unvailed in Central Park, October 2Nd

New York: Bronze Statue of Robert Burns, Unvailed in Central Park, October 2Nd

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Lord Rosebery Unveiling the Memorial Bust of Robert Burns in Westminster Abbey, London

Lord Rosebery Unveiling the Memorial Bust of Robert Burns in Westminster Abbey, London, Uk

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Statue of the Scottish Poet Robert Burns, 1759 1796

Statue of the Scottish Poet Robert Burns, 1759 1796

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Kirkoswald and Tam O Shanters Grave, engraved by W

Kirkoswald and Tam O Shanters Grave, engraved by W
XJF468560 Kirkoswald and Tam O Shanters Grave, engraved by W. Richardson, illustration from The Land of Burns - A series of Landscapes and Portraits

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Bridge of Doon, engraved by G. K. Richardson (engraving)

Bridge of Doon, engraved by G. K. Richardson (engraving)
XJF468567 Bridge of Doon, engraved by G. K. Richardson (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Coilsfield, engraved by J. Giles, illustration from Land of Burns by John Wilson

Coilsfield, engraved by J. Giles, illustration from Land of Burns by John Wilson
XJF468568 Coilsfield, engraved by J. Giles, illustration from Land of Burns by John Wilson, published 1840 (engraving) by Hill

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burnsa'The Statue by Sir John Steell, in Central Park. A'Photographed by Pach

Robert Burnsa'The Statue by Sir John Steell, in Central Park. A'Photographed by Pach
ROBERT BURNSa'THE STATUE BY SIR JOHN STEELL, IN CENTRAL PARK.a'PHOTOGRAPHED BY PACH. 1880, 19th century engraving, USA, America

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns night in Bexleyheath, Kent. The bagpiper is give a drink. 4 February 1939

Burns night in Bexleyheath, Kent. The bagpiper is give a drink. 4 February 1939

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns night and J Gray plays the pipe in Bexley. 25 January 1938

Burns night and J Gray plays the pipe in Bexley. 25 January 1938

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Statue of the Scottish Poet Robert Burns, 1759 1796

Statue of the Scottish Poet Robert Burns, 1759 1796

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Lord Rosebery Unveiling the Memorial Bust of Robert Burns in Westminster Abbey, London

Lord Rosebery Unveiling the Memorial Bust of Robert Burns in Westminster Abbey, London, Uk

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Main bedroom, Burns Cottage, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland, July

Main bedroom, Burns Cottage, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire, Scotland, July

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns Monument, Alloway, Scotland

Burns Monument, Alloway, Scotland
The Burns Monument in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Souter Johnie sculpture, Alloway, Scotland

Souter Johnie sculpture, Alloway, Scotland
A sculpture of Souter Johnie by James Thom at the Burns Monument in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns Statue, Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand

Robert Burns Statue, Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns Statue, Albert Square, Dundee, Scotland

Robert Burns Statue, Albert Square, Dundee, Scotland

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burnss literary mare, Maggie

Robert Burnss literary mare, Maggie
Farmer addressing his mare Maggie, illustration of a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns Mausoleum

Robert Burns Mausoleum, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: A ground floor interior with full kitchen range

A ground floor interior with full kitchen range, Robert Burns cottage, Burns Steet, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Interior of an upper room

Interior of an upper room, Robert Burns cottage, Burns Steet, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The home of Robert Burns

The home of Robert Burns, Scotlands celebrated poet, Burns Street, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe




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Robert Burns, the renowned Scottish poet of the 19th century, continues to captivate hearts with his timeless works. One of his most beloved characters, Tam O Shanter, comes to life in Eugene Delacroix's painting. The vivid depiction showcases Tam O Shanter (after the poem by Robert Burns) as he embarks on a thrilling adventure. In Glasgow, Scotland stands a magnificent statue honoring Robert Burns. This tribute pays homage to the genius of poetry that resided within him, and is here that one can truly appreciate the impact and influence this literary icon had on generations. A view of Ayr takes us back to where it all began - the birthplace of Burns himself. The picturesque landscape serves as inspiration for many of his verses and allows us to envision how these surroundings shaped his creative spirit. John Rogers' artwork titled "The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough" beautifully captures an important moment in history when Burns was discovered for his extraordinary talent while working tirelessly on Ellisland farm near Dumfries. For those seeking a taste of history and culture, a visit to Tam O Shanter Tavern is a must. Located at Robert Burns site, this establishment offers an authentic experience where visitors can indulge in traditional Scottish cuisine while immersing themselves in tales inspired by Burn's famous character. As we journey towards Burns Cottage through Rozelle Gates in Ayrshire, we are transported back in time. These gates serve as a portal into Alloway village where Burn's humble abode still stands proudly today - an enduring symbol of his legacy. Dumfries boasts its own tribute with the striking Burns Statue adorning its streetscape. This monument reminds us that although he may have left this world centuries ago, Robert Burn's spirit lives on through every line penned by him. Burns Cottage itself provides insight into the poet's personal life and allows visitors to step foot inside where creativity flourished freely.