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
Perthshire Amber Festival
Dougie MacLean, internationally renowned songwriter and composer of 'Caledonia' has developed this unique festival which shares his inspiring music and showcases his musical friends in the very beautiful scenery of his native land.
Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival
Talks, tours, distillery visits, ceilidhs and loads of good craic at the heart of Scotland's whisky country. The best of Scotland's culture is on show alongside the celebration of its national drink, with music, dancing, exhibitions, pipe bands and food and craft fairs.
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...
Blas Festival
A celebration of Gaelic culture featuring traditional music, Gaelic language and song, food, learning, whiskies and clans.