Quotes by Robert Burns

About Robert Burns:


Robert Burns is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. He is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language, although much of his writing is also in English and a light Scots dialect, accessible to an audience beyond Scotland. He also wrote in standard English, and in these writings his political or civil commentary is often at its bluntest.

Author Bio


  • NameRobert Burns
  • DescriptionScottish poet and lyricist
  • AliasesRobbie Burns; Rabbie Burns; Scotland's favourite son; Ploughman Poet; Robden of Solway Firth; Bard of Ayrshire; The Bard
  • BornJanuary 25, 1759
  • DiedJuly 21, 1796
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionSongwriter; Poet; Writer; Musicologist
  • WorksAuld Lang Syne; To A Mouse; Is There For Honest Poverty; Ae Fond Kiss, And Then We Sever...; Scots Wha Hae; Tam O' Shanter; Halloween; The Battle Of Sherramuir