Lads and lassies of the Flathead Valley turned out for an intimate evening of merriment, poetry, bagpiping, delicious food ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Students of Scottish literature and lovers of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns may view a rare, handwritten copy of his famous verse, “Afton Braes,” unveiled Wednesday at ...

If you know "Auld Lang Syne," you know Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles both shared social media posts about Burns Night on Tuesday, but what exactly is the ...

Burns Night is celebrated throughout the world, but has particular relevance in Northern Ireland.

Host Jacki Lyden marks the 250th birthday of Scottish poet and haggis lover Robert Burns. She hears from Alison Jones, a champion of Burns' poems. Jones is also a champion reciter — she won The Robert ...

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This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. Robert Burns is Scotland’s national poet — a renowned 18th-century lyricist whose works continue to resonate around the world. Auld Lang Syne is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brig o’Doon, the stone arch bridge Burns crossed daily with his dad on his way to work - Ian Goodrick / Alamy Stock Photo There’s ...

Tam O'Shanter is a rip-roaring tale of witches and alcohol, but it has hidden depths. On Burns Night this Sunday – and 235 years after the poem was published in 1791 – Scots everywhere may well be ...

Each year on or around Jan. 25, many people of Scottish descent (or wannabes) celebrate “days of auld lang syne” and the birthday of the Scottish poet who wrote those words, Robert “Rabbie” Burns.

The portrait of the renowned Scottish poet vanished without a trace in 1840. Since then, scholars and sleuths alike have been ...