Fundraiser unites the Bard and Bette for extraordinary supper
Nae Ordinary Burns Supper is once again merging the unlikely blend of Robert Burns with Bette Midler and promising a special 10th anniversary evening on January 31, 2020.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours: Aberdeen Burns’ enthusiast Helena Anderson-Wright toasts honours accolade
An Aberdeen woman who has more than tripled north-east youth participation in a Robert Burns competition has been awarded a British Empire Medal.
Diverse Burns Night, lonely pensioners, American football team and Syrian refugees to benefit from Lottery cash in north and north-east
A cash bonanza will be shared across the north and north-east to fund a multi-cultural Burns Night, dance parties for lonely pensioners, a scheme to help Syrian refugees and a Highlands-based American football team.
Auld Lang Syne not a great hit with younger listeners, streaming figures show
The next generation could let old anthems be forgotten, according to new research which show Auld Lang Syne is not a New Year hit with younger listeners.
It’s A Wonderful Life script painted at rail stations in mental health campaign
The script of It’s A Wonderful Life has been painted onto railway station platforms as part of a mental health festive campaign.
Nae Ordinary Burns’ supper returns with Burns, The Beatles and Burt themed charity event
It began with a chance meeting in a hotel swimming pool and has grown into a musical friendship which spans more than two decades.
National Trust supporters offered chance to tap the past to preserve the future
Robert Burns once composed a poem on the back of a Bank of Scotland note.
Claims the Bard ‘will be turning in his grave’ at plans to change whisky formula
A plan by whisky giants Diageo to change the formula of Scotland’s national drink has been condemned by union bosses who last night claimed Robert Burns would be “turning in his grave”.
VIDEO: New tech allows you to see and hear Robert Burns reciting his own poetry
The team at LJMU Face Lab have created a ground-breaking new animated facial reconstruction of Robert Burns reciting one of his own poems in collaboration with the Scots poet Rab Wilson, the University of Dundee and Dimensional Imaging (DI4D) in Glasgow.
WATCH: UK Government personnel all over the world recite ‘Address to a Haggis’
UK Government staff from across the world have been recorded reciting Address to a Haggis for Burns Night. The video, which includes John Porter from RAF Lossiemouth, is intended to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns, one of Scotland’s most famous international cultural exports.
Musical celebrating Robert Burns to be staged in castle he stayed in on Highlands tour
A musical celebrating Robert Burns will be held in the historic surroundings of one of his visits to the north of Scotland.
It’s tartan time
Celebrate Burns night through the medium of high street fashion.
Burns museum highlights new takes on old classics
Musicians from the north and north-east are being invited to put their own spin on some of Scotland’s best-loved poems and reinvent them for today’s generation.
When will the new £10 be launched?
Clydesdale Bank’s new £10 polymer bank note will enter circulation in two months’ time.
Bench christened to celebrate Bard’s visit to Moray
A visit to a scenic viewpoint by one of Scotland's most famous names has been commemorated with a bench.
IN FULL: Road closures for Burns Celebration procession in Inverness
A number of roads are being closed for public safety during Eden Court's Burns Celebration procession this weekend.
Fun filled weekend to celebrate our national bard
A lantern-lit procession along the River Ness will be the finale of a weekend of events in celebration of the national bard.
Ballater flood victims aided by Aberdeen University composer
Aberdeen University composer Paul Mealor will release a fresh take on the poetry of Scotland’s national bard to raise money for the victims of Storm Frank.
New name for Lossie arts group
A Moray stage school is changing its name to reflect its local roots - and to attract more aspiring stars.
Robert Burns musical penned by Michael Jackson graces Moray stage
A Moray theatre group is preparing a "homecoming" performance of a musical about Robert Burns, which was devised by Michael Jackson and David Gest and brought to life in Lossiemouth.
Can you guess this home’s most famous visitor?
Located in the harbour town of Kirkcudbright is a townhouse, number 52 High Street, which is steeped in history.
Robert Burns musical Highland premiere declared “tremendous” success
The highly-acclaimed production of Robert Burns the Musical had its Highland Premiere in front of a hugely appreciative audience at Macdonald Aviemore Resort this weekend.
Raise a glass to Rabbie
Don’t miss out on your chance to celebrate the national bard this year with a host of special events taking place across the length and breadth of the country
Robert Burns musical to make Highlands debut
A Moray musical celebrating the life of Scotland's most famous poet will make its debut in the Highlands later this month.
VIDEO: Alex Salmond discusses two of the greatest ever Scots
Alex Salmond has used his column this week to take a look at two of the greatest ever Scots - two of Ayrshire's greatest to be more exact.
Best laid schemes for Moray Burns musical
A Moray musical based on the life of Robert Burns - which was devised by the King of Pop - could soon take the world by storm.
Moray group has high hopes for Burns show
A musical theatre show conceived in Moray and based on the life and times of Scotland's national bard could embark on a lengthy stage run in Edinburgh.
Ceol of the wild
With stunning views of Sutherland and large rooms filled with natural light, Ceol Mor is a fabulous example of a converted cottage, writes Susan Welsh
Talk of the North – VIP reception for the world premiere of Robert Burns the Musical
What: The VIP reception for the world premiere performance of Robert Burns the Musical
Reviews: New work showcases fresh talent
The north-east’s theatrical scene was given a boost of new energy last weekend with two original showcases. Andrew Youngson was in the audience at the premiere performances
Dancing haggises take part in unusual Burns Night celebration
Excited children took part in a colourful procession of dancing haggises to mark Burns Night in a fun-filled way in Inverness last night.
VIDEO: Alex Salmond reveals a little-known fact about Coca Cola…
In Alex Salmond’s weekly column for The Press and Journal he reveals a little-known fact about Coca Cola. You can read his whole column today in The Press and Journal newspaper or by purchasing the All-Access Digital pack here.