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The Burns Monument in Alloway |
Robert Burns lived from 25 January 1759 to 21 July 1796. He is regarded as Scotland's national poet: an icon who has loomed large in Scottish culture and consciousness ever since his early death at the age of 37.
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Arguably his best known work is the song Auld Lang Syne: a long established feature of New Year celebrations in every corner of the world settled by the Scottish diaspora (which means, in effect, every corner of the world).
The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
Robert Burns is known by a surprising variety of names and titles. Sometimes simply referred to as Burns or The Bard he is also known as Rabbie Burns;Robbie Burns;Scotland's favourite son;the Ploughman Poet; or the Bard of Ayrshire.
Burns was born in a cottage in Alloway in Ayrshire.
He was the son of William Burnes, who was employed as a gardener by the Provost of