Burns Collection

Portrait of Robert Burns, Ayr, Scotland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Robert Burns & Creations
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait surrounded by his creations

Giordano Bruno Burns
GIORDANO BRUNO Italian philosopher, arrested by the Inquisition and burnt at the stake in Rome for scientific heresy, 17 February 1600

Robert Burns cottage, Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, with sheep and cattle passing by. Date: circa 1920s

Singing Auld Lang Syne
The song of many happy people and sentimental drunks upon New Years Eve, Auld Lang Syne, a traditional air with words by Robert Burns

MEETING OF SCOTT & BURNS. The meeting of Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns: painting by C.M. Hardie

Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter
Tam O Shanter chased by a witch, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a John Faed illustration

Whisky Drinking
Scottish Whisky drinkers : " Willie Brew d A Peck O Maut" - poem by Robert Burns

Robert Burns / Nasmyth
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait

Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter
Tam O Shanter about to ride, from a poem by Robert Burns. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century John Faed illustration

Reformation in England
Title-page of a history of the Reformation in England : Henry VIII defies the pope, Edward VI prays, Mary burns Ridley, Latimer, Cranmer; Elizabeth sets all right

Sawtre, Lollard, Burns
William Sawtre, priest of St Osyths church, London, is burnt for following the heretical views of Wyclif : he is considered to be the first Lollard martyr

Poet Robert Burns
Robert Burns, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting

James Polkinghorne, the Cornish Wrestler, Artist Unknown
Oil on canvas, English School, 19th century. In the 15th century, wrestling was the national sport of Cornwall and historical sources have written that, at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415

Robert Burns, Scottish poet
Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet. Date: 1866

Statue of Robert Burns, Glasgow, Scotland
Statue of the Scottish poet Robert Burns in George Square, Glasgow, Scotland

JOHN L. BURNS (1793-1872). Veteran of the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg at the age of 70. Photograph by Timothy O Sullivan, 1863

Robert Burns and Highland Mary
Robert Burns - Scottish poet (1759-1796) and Highland Mary (Mary Campbell) (17631786) - with whom he shared a passionate love affair and to whom he deidcated a number of poems and songs

Silhouette portrait of Robert Burns (1759 - 1796), Scottish national poet. Date: 1787

Robert Burns site Tam O Shanter Tavern
Tam O Shanter Tavern of poems by Robert Burns. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ufos / Michalak
At Falcon Lake, Manitoba, Stephen Michalak, a Pole, approaches a landed UFO and receives a grid-pattern of burns on his chest

View of Ayr, the birth-place of Burns, 1844. Creator: Unknown
View of Ayr, the birth-place of Burns, 1844. The town where Scottish poet Robert Burns was born, with its two bridges over the River Ayr. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Artist: John Rogers
The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Robert Burns, Scottish poet. Burns (1759-1796) was a pioneer of the Romantic movement

Semele and Zeus
Beloved by Zeus, Semele (daughter of Cadmus) is tricked into asking him to appear to her in all his splendour; he reluctantly does so, and she burns up

Robert Burns House - Bank Street, Dumfries. Date: circa 1910s

Burns / Now Westlin Winds
NOW WESTLIN WINDS But Peggy dear the ev nings clear, Thick flies the skimming swallow, The sky is blue, the fields in view, All fading green and yellow

Chuck Berry on Stage
Chuck Berry was a founding father of rock & roll music; one of its greatest singers, songwriters and performers, without whom popular music would be very different

Alfred Burns the Cakes
Alfred the Great is scolded by the neatherds wife for letting the cakes burn

Hoffmann / Harriet / Matches
THE DREADFUL STORY ABOUT HARRIET & THE MATCHES " She burns all over everywhere"

2001 WRC Testing. Col de Mens, France. December 18, 2000. Prodrive mechanics work on the new Subaru Impreza 44S during testing for the new season. Photo: Ralph Hardwick

Rozelle Gates, on the road to Burns Cottage, Ayr, Ayrshire, 1913. From the Caledonia series of postcards

Robert Burns / Ayr Cottage
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poets cottage at Ayr Date: 1859

Robert Burns Church at Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s photo

Burns Mausoleum Edinburg
ROBERT BURNS Monument to Scotlands national poet at Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Formula One World Championship
Jos Verstapen (NED), Benetton, suffers from burns after his pit stop fire. German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, Germany.31 July 1994.

BURNS, Robert (1759-1796). Scottish romantic poet. Litography. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona
CUL4867611 BURNS, Robert (1759-1796). Scottish romantic poet. Litography. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia); (add.info.: BURNS, Robert (1759-1796)

John Elliot Burns, 1858 - 1943
3083294 John Elliot Burns, 1858 - 1943.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English trade unionist and politician. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900).

Burns, W.J. Jr. Mr. portrait photograph, 1917. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Burns, W.J. Jr. Mr. portrait photograph, 1917

Simon Weston a Falklands War casuality seen here in April 1989

Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) on rock in stream. Perthshire, Scotland, May

America - The Stamp Act - Burning the Stamps
American Colonists burn papers bearing the Stamps required under The Stamp Act of March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists

King Alfred of Wessex burns the cakes
One popular legend from the life of Alfred the Great (849-899 AD), originating from 12th century chronicles, tells how after fleeing to the Somerset Levels

Men of the year lunch. Pictured, Norman Tebbit, MP, with Falklands War veteran Simon Weston, 6th November 1985

Motor Racing at Silverstone. The world top racing drivers have their last practice runs. Pictured, Niki Lauda in full protective harness. 14th July 1977

Niki Lauda at Brands hatch, fighting the clock for an early placing in the John Player Grand Prix. 13th July 1978

Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) on rock in stream. Perthshire, Scotland, May

Burns Grace, late 19th century. Artist: Henry John Dobson
Burns Grace, late 19th century. Grace thought by some to have been written by Robert Burns (1759-1796), but which was possibly already in use before his time: Some hae meat and canna eat

Mauchline - Nance Tinnock's Tavern - Robert Burns - Victorian period

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"Burns: A Legacy of Artistic Creations and Cultural Influence" In the heartland of Scotland, amidst the enchanting landscapes of Ayr, lies a tale woven by the hands of a poetic genius - Robert Burns. Known as the Bard of Scotland, his words have transcended time and continue to ignite passion in hearts across the globe. A portrait captures his essence; Robert Burns, with eyes that hold stories untold and lips that breathe life into verses. His cottage in Alloway stands as a testament to his humble beginnings, where inspiration flowed freely from every nook and cranny. One cannot mention Burns without envisioning him singing "Auld Lang Syne, " an anthem that unites souls during moments of farewell or celebration, and is through this timeless melody that he forever remains intertwined with our collective memories. Yet beyond poetry, another Burns emerges - Giordano Bruno Burns. This enigmatic figure bears witness to meetings between great minds like Sir Walter Scott. Their encounter immortalized on canvas reveals two literary giants exchanging thoughts, their intellectual sparks igniting fires within each other's imaginations. Tam O'Shanter dances through our minds too; a character birthed by Burns' pen who embarks on wild adventures amid supernatural realms. Through Tam's escapades, we glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Scottish folklore and traditions that shaped Burns' creative spirit. Whisky flows like liquid gold in these lands - an elixir cherished by both poets and common folk alike. As we raise our glasses to toast Robert Burns' memory, we honor not only his lyrical prowess but also his love for life's simple pleasures. Nasmyth's brushstrokes capture yet another facet of this multifaceted man – Robert Burns gazes at us from centuries past with wisdom etched upon his face. In this portrait lies a reflection not just of one man but also an entire era marked by revolution and change.