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Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) is Scotland's national poet and he is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement.

He was famous in his lifetime and we still learn about him over 200 years later because he had humble roots and was very insightful about relationships, nature and everyday life. His work paved the way for other poets to write in their everyday speech, and he used traditional folk songs of Scotland in his work. Many people sing Auld Lang Syne, a song about friendship, on New Year's Eve. Some other popular Burns' poems are A Red, Red Rose and To A Mouse.

Every 25 January, Scots all around the world recite his poems, eat haggis (a dish containing sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, onion, oatmeal and spices), neeps and tatties (mashed turnip and potatoes) and drink whisky.

Watch a short video about Burns' Night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU9lDfYF-zg

Listen to one of his most popular poems  A Red, Red Rose recited by Alan Cumming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWrI0C3oJno

Now let's work on this worksheet together and learn more about Scotland's romantic poet, Robert Burns.

Last but not least, let's listen to the song My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose performed by Robyn Stapleton.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1t2OY_9DIQ

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