Youngest sister of Rabbie Burns

Reverend Charles Roger, Bridge of Allan, met the youngest sister of Rabbie Burns.  In his 1853 book “The Modern Scottish Minstrel” Roger’s records: “Having selected the Minstrels to be introduced, … Continue reading Youngest sister of Rabbie Burns

Where recorded history has gone astray: Rabbie Burns

Rabbie Burns made two [recorded] visits to Stirlingshire.  Of these visits,  the most definitive account was published in 1899: Betty Black’s Inn. ‘PH’ bottom left, off Brook Street First OS  … Continue reading Where recorded history has gone astray: Rabbie Burns

Missing you already

What follows are a few of my old posts and films on Rabbie Burns. Burns Nicht 2008. Recital by Andrew R. Gordon: Tam o’Shanter: [To read what history has recorded … Continue reading Missing you already

Burns Nicht

25 January 2018. What follows are a few of my old posts and films on Rabbie Burns. Burns Nicht 2008. Recital by Andrew R. Gordon: Tam o’Shanter: [To read what … Continue reading Burns Nicht