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Celebrating Burns

Come along to Edinburgh Castle on 25th January to find out more about the bard and some of his works!

Celebrating Burns

About Celebrating Burns

25th January 2026
11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm & 3pm.
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle Castlehill, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2NG
Included in normal admission
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Robert Burns, undoubtedly one of Scotland's literary greats, but what exactly was he on about?

Come along to find out more about the bard and some of his works.


Image credit: HES

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