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“I became a fine singer . . .in later years I was to be of great help to my husband with his song writing.”

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Kate Stover

As a fan of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, I was unaware of the role that Burns’ wife played with the development of his songs until I toured the home that he lived in at the time of his death … Continue reading →

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“The man o’ independent mind / He looks an’ laughs at a’ that.”

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Kate Stover

Picture this: in the 1700s, a poet from Scotland united his fellow countrymen by showing them how to respond to the rich and powerful. He recommended laughter. Meet Robert Burns – known as the “ploughman poet” – who grew up … Continue reading →

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“O, my luve’s like a red, red rose, that’s newly sprung in June; my luve’s like the melodie, that’s sweetly play’d in tune.”

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Tony Herman

It’s hard to over-state how highly Robert Burns is revered by people from Scotland. In 2009, this 18th century poet was voted “the greatest Scot” by viewers of a Scottish television station. Every year on January 25th, Scots from around the world meet to recite the … Continue reading →

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