Robert Burns

There is evidence to suggest that Robert Burns, a famous Scottish poet, had strong friendships with both men and women. While some of his poems and letters contain affectionate language towards men, it is debated whether this was purely platonic or had romantic undertones. Ultimately, Burns' personal relationships and preferences remain unclear.

No, Robert Burns Day is a Scottish celebration that honors the poet Robert Burns. It is not traditionally celebrated in Japan.

The name of Robert Burns' mouse was simply "Wee, sleekit, cow'rin, tim'rous beastie."

Robert Burns spent a total of about 18 months in Edinburgh from 1786 to 1788.

Robert Burnes changed his name to Robert Burns in 1786 when his first book of poetry, "Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect," was published. He did this to simplify the spelling and pronunciation of his name.

Robert Burns was a farmer for approximately seven years, from 1784 to 1791. During this time, he worked on various farms in Scotland before ultimately giving up farming to pursue a career as a poet.

Yes, "Auld Lang Syne" is a poem written by Robert Burns. It is traditionally sung to celebrate the start of the New Year.

Burns Suppers take place annually, usually on the anniversary of Robert Burns' birthday, 25 January (known as Burns Night), or a date near to it.

The format of a Burns Supper will vary according to whether it is a formal or informal affair. However, certain elements will usually be found in any Burns Supper.

Before the meal, grace is said. This is usually the Selkirk Grace, attributed to Burns although not actually written by him. It is in the Scots language:

"Some hae meat and canna eat,

And some wad eat that want it;

But we hae meat, and we can eat,

And sae the Lord be thankit."

The soup is then served. This is usually Scotch broth, cock-a-leekie, or other Scottish soup.

Next comes the piping in of the haggis. The cook brings out the haggis on a platter, and is accompanied by a piper playing the bagpipes. They make their way to the host's table and deposit the haggis.

The host then recites "Address to a Haggis" -- eight verses in Scots. As part of the Address, he thrusts a knife into the haggis.

There may follow a whisky toast to the haggis, otherwise the meal commences. The haggis is served with "bashed neeps and tatties", i.e. mashed turnip and potato. Pudding follows -- again, usually a traditional Scots dish, and there might be cheese and biscuits to follow.

The meal done, the entertainment starts -- recitations of Burns' poems and renditions of his songs.

The evening will end with the guests standing, joining hands and singing "Auld Lang Syne".

Robert Burns had several cousins, but some of the most well-known ones were Margaret Chalmers and James Burnes. Margaret was a close confidante and correspondent of Burns, while James served as a military officer and diplomat.

The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, Scotland opened in 2010. It is dedicated to the life and works of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns.

Yes, Robert Burns had several children. He fathered a total of 12 children with various women throughout his life.

"Scots Wha Hae," in honour of King Robert the Bruce's Scottish and their victory over England on 24th June 1314.

Scots, Wha Hae.

Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled,

Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,

Welcome to your gory bed

Or to victorie!

Now's the day, and now's the hour:

See the front o' battle lour,

See approach proud Edward's power -

Chains and slaverie!

Wha will be a traitor knave?

Wha will fill a coward's grave?

Wha sae base as be a slave? -

Let him turn, and flee!

Wha for Scotland's King and Law

Freedom's sword will strongly draw,

Freeman stand or freeman fa',

Let him follow me!

By oppression's woes and pains,

By your sons in servile chains,

We will drain our dearest veins

But they shall be free!

Lay the proud usurpers low!

Tyrants fall in every foe!

Liberty's in every blow!

Let us do or dee!

Robert Burns and Jean Armour had nine children together: Robert, Jean, twins Robert and Jean (who both died in infancy), Robert (who also died in infancy), Jean, Catherine, Elizabeth, and Sarah.

He only had one wife, Jean Armour, yet had many casual affairs with many other women.

Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, was born on January 25, 1759. Today, he would be 263 years old if he was still alive.

Robert Burns was born in 1759. For the first 23 years of his life it was against the law for Scotsmen to wear a kilt (the Dress Act of 1746), unless he was in a Scottish regiment. It was repealed in 1782.

Also, the kilt was the dress of the Scottish Highlander, not the Scottish Lowlander, and Burns was a Lowlander. The kilt only became the national dress of Scotland in the early 19th century, after Burns was dead.

There are two statues of Robert Burns in Aberdeen, Scotland. One is located in Union Terrace Gardens, and the other one can be found in the city's Belmont Street.

Robert Burns considered going abroad to Jamaica to work on a plantation because he was struggling financially and saw it as a way to improve his financial situation. He ultimately decided against it due to concerns about the ethics of working on a plantation.

The viewers of STV awarded Robert Burns the title of "The Greatest Scot" in 2009. This was part of a television series that aimed to uncover the most influential and admired Scottish figure through a public vote.

No, Robert Burns did not have 19 children. He had a total of 12 children with four different women, including nine with his wife Jean Armour.

Robert Burns worked as a farmer and an excise officer. As a farmer, he managed his family's farm in Scotland. As an excise officer, he worked for the government overseeing the collection of taxes on goods such as malt and spirits.

Yes, Robert Burns has living descendants through his various children and their offspring. Some of his direct descendants have been identified and are living today.

Robert Burns Cottage in Alloway has four rooms - a kitchen, a parlour, a bedroom, and a small cellar. The cottage is a simple, single-storey structure where the famous poet Robert Burns was born in 1759.

Robert Burns' cottage was called the Burns Cottage or Alloway Cottage. It is located in Alloway, Scotland, and is now a museum dedicated to the poet's life and works.