Today, January 25th, is Burns Day, the anniversary of the birth in 1759 of the Scottish national poet, Robert Burns. It is traditionally marked in his native country by enthusiastic celebrations ...

Scotland's national poet Robert Burns is recognised the world over for his work focusing on universal themes of love and nature. He has a national day named after him on the 25th January each year.

Many Scots mark Burns Night on 25 January – the day of the poet’s birth – with a dinner involving Scottish music, haggis, neeps and tatties (mashed swede and potatoes), and of course ...