This collection of teaching and learning resources includes Scots literature and language, modern Scottish poetry, Scottish song and traditional Scottish music, the historical context in which Burns was writing and the continuing role of literature and language in shaping Scottish identity.
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Celebrating the life and work of Robert Burns.
Published on 3 October 2011
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Scots Canadians today are fiercely proud of their roots and culture. But Canada is a multicultural community and created a new holiday combining the Chinese New Year with Burns Night recognises the contribution of Chinese immigrants to Canada.
Published on 26 March 2010
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Robert Burns is a world-renowned poet who wrote in Scots. His poetry can still inspire great creativity in today’s young writers.
Published on 22 January 2010
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This resource provides learning and teaching approaches and support notes for the drama skills unit at Access 3 level. The stimulus for the activities is the life and work of Robert Burns. Ideas for interdisciplinary learning opportunities are highlighted within the resource.
Published on 27 October 2009
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Burns songs performed by The Cast
Six of Burns's songs performed by 'The Cast' (Mairi Campbell and Dave Francis, two of Scotland's finest contemporary folk musicians).
Published on 23 January 2009
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Robert Burns - interactive map
An interactive map of places important in Burns's life, with extracts from poetry and letters.
Published on 16 January 2009
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Get a flavour of Robert Burns from this interactive resource featuring the actor Andrew James Weir.
Published on 16 December 2008
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Robert Burns Federation - learning resources section
List of Burns resources including Tam O' Shanter quiz, the poet's life etc.
Published on 16 January 2007
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BBC Writing Scotland - Robert Burns
Author Carl MacDougall examines Burns's work in relation to political radicalism, religion and Scotland's languages.
Published on 11 December 2006
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This website draws together Scotland’s national collection of treasures associated with Robert Burns through a partnership of museums, galleries, libraries, and other organisations. There's a searchable online gallery with images of objects, people, places and events associated with Burns, photographs of the homes and haunts of the poet, a guide to venues across Scotland with Burns connections and lyrics and recordings of some of the poems and songs.
Published on 11 December 2006
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