Scotland's national poet Robert "Rabbie" Burns was born in 1759 and wrote more than 550 poems and songs before his death at the age of only 37.  A huge source of inspiration to the founders of Liberalism and Socialism, Burns is known for his astute social and political commentary and is considered a revolutionary figure, both here in his homeland and beyond.

Each year on his birthday, the Burns Supper  is a celebration of Burns' life and legacy.  First organised by his close friends and family as a memorial dinner, the night has since become a world-wide event, celebrating Scotland's culture and heritage with traditional Scottish food, music and recitals of Burns’s poetry.