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Robert Burns Collection

Robert Burns, the renowned Scottish poet of the 19th century, continues to captivate hearts with his timeless works

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns character Tam O Shanter

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Tam O Shanter (after the poem by Robert Burns) - Eugene Delacroix

Tam O Shanter (after the poem by Robert Burns) - Eugene Delacroix
Oil on Canvas 26.2 x 30.8

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Poet Robert Burns

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Statue of Robert Burns, Glasgow, Scotland

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns site Tam O Shanter Tavern

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: View of Ayr, the birth-place of Burns, 1844. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough, 1840. Artist: John Rogers

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns Statue, Dumfries

Burns Statue, Dumfries

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns's Cottage, Alloway, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Burns's Cottage, Alloway, 1876 (oil on canvas)
GLS224030 Burns's Cottage, Alloway, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 101.8x145.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Ellisland, Robert Burns farm near Dumfries

Ellisland, Robert Burns farm near Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Rozelle Gates, on the road to Burns Cottage, Ayr, Ayrshire, 1913

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns

Robert Burns
3733532 Robert Burns.; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Burns (1759-1796) a Scottish poet and lyricist. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Portrait of Robert Burns

Portrait of Robert Burns
3521652 Portrait of Robert Burns; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Burns (1759-1796) Scottish poet and lyriciSaint Dated 18th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Engraving depicting Robert Burns

Engraving depicting Robert Burns
3077610 Engraving depicting Robert Burns; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robert Burns (1759-1796) a Scottish poet and lyricist. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Portrait of Robert Burns

Portrait of Robert Burns
864212 Portrait of Robert Burns; (add.info.: Robert Burns (1759-1795) Scottish poet born at Alloway, near Ayr. Burns died of Rheumatic endocarditis

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Silhouette of Robert Burns

Silhouette of Robert Burns
3077612 Silhouette of Robert Burns; (add.info.: Silhouette of Robert Burns (1759-1796) a Scottish poet and lyricist. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns, 1787

Robert Burns, 1787
1577392 Robert Burns, 1787; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a poet and lyricist. He is widely known as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Hallowe'en Dinner of the London Scottish Volunteers -- Bringing in the Haggis, 1891

The Hallowe'en Dinner of the London Scottish Volunteers -- Bringing in the Haggis, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns Grace, late 19th century. Artist: Henry John Dobson

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

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Duncan Gray, 1876 (engraving)

Duncan Gray, 1876 (engraving)
6200003 Duncan Gray, 1876 (engraving) by Engleheart, Francis (1755-1849); 37.4x30.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: After Sir David Wilkie (1785 - 1841)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Lord Rosebery unveiling the Memorial Bust of Robert Burns in Westminster Abbey (engraving)

Lord Rosebery unveiling the Memorial Bust of Robert Burns in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1044903 Lord Rosebery unveiling the Memorial Bust of Robert Burns in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Highland Mary, from the statue by B E Spence, in the possession of Charles Meigh, Esquire

Highland Mary, from the statue by B E Spence, in the possession of Charles Meigh, Esquire, Grove House
5198998 Highland Mary, from the statue by B E Spence, in the possession of Charles Meigh, Esquire, Grove House, Shelton (engraving) by Roffe, F

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Tam O Shanter Pursued by the Witches, 1849 (oil on canvas)

Tam O Shanter Pursued by the Witches, 1849 (oil on canvas)
3959947 Tam O Shanter Pursued by the Witches, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 38 x 46.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Interior of Burns Kitchen (engraving)

Interior of Burns Kitchen (engraving)
3654438 Interior of Burns Kitchen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Burns Kitchen)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Three Poets (litho)

The Three Poets (litho)
3639179 The Three Poets (litho) by Wilson, J.C. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Three Poets. Thomas Moore)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns, Scottish poet (colour litho)

Robert Burns, Scottish poet (colour litho)
5232537 Robert Burns, Scottish poet (colour litho) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Illustration for The Soldiers Return by Robert Burns (engraving)

Illustration for The Soldiers Return by Robert Burns (engraving)
5209962 Illustration for The Soldiers Return by Robert Burns (engraving) by Faed, John (1820-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Wha spied I but my ain dear maid)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Illustration for Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns (engraving)

Illustration for Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns (engraving)
5209935 Illustration for Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns (engraving) by Harvey, George (1801-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We twa ha e paidl t i the burn)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Illustration for The Cottars Saturday Night by Robert Burns, Verse II (engraving)

Illustration for The Cottars Saturday Night by Robert Burns, Verse II (engraving)
5209754 Illustration for The Cottars Saturday Night by Robert Burns, Verse II (engraving) by Faed, John (1820-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Burns Festival (engraving)

The Burns Festival (engraving)
1625030 The Burns Festival (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burns Festival. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 August 1844)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Statue of Burns, by Sir John Steell, RSA, erected on the Thames Embankment (engraving)

Statue of Burns, by Sir John Steell, RSA, erected on the Thames Embankment (engraving)
1622711 Statue of Burns, by Sir John Steell, RSA, erected on the Thames Embankment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Burns, by Sir John Steell)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Lord Byron, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, John Wilson (engraving)

Lord Byron, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, John Wilson (engraving)
960795 Lord Byron, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, John Wilson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Byron, Robert Burns)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: John Anderson, My Jo (colour litho)

John Anderson, My Jo (colour litho)
971752 John Anderson, My Jo (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Anderson, My Jo)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Inauguration of the Burns Memorial at Dumfries (engraving)

The Inauguration of the Burns Memorial at Dumfries (engraving)
1060704 The Inauguration of the Burns Memorial at Dumfries (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inauguration of the Burns Memorial at Dumfries)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Portrait of Bettie Burns (b / w photo)

Portrait of Bettie Burns (b / w photo)
982186 Portrait of Bettie Burns (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bettie Burns, daughter of Robert Burns)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burnss Cottage, Burnss Mausoleum in Dumfries

Burnss Cottage, Burnss Mausoleum in Dumfries
LLM460622 Burnss Cottage, Burnss Mausoleum in Dumfries by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burnss Cottage, Burnss Mausoleum in Dumfries)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet and lyricist (litho)

Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet and lyricist (litho)
817466 Robert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet and lyricist (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Burns (1759-1796)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Sons of Burns (engraving)

The Sons of Burns (engraving)
2771859 The Sons of Burns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sons of Burns)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Auld Brig, Ayr (engraving)

Auld Brig, Ayr (engraving)
2776988 Auld Brig, Ayr (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auld Brig, Ayr. Illustration for The English Illustrated Magazine, 1886-1887 (Macmillan)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Burns Festival in the Music-Hall at Quebec (engraving)

The Burns Festival in the Music-Hall at Quebec (engraving)
2771885 The Burns Festival in the Music-Hall at Quebec (engraving) by Archer, James (1824-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burns Festival in the Music-Hall at Quebec)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns and Dr Alexander Murray (engraving)

Robert Burns and Dr Alexander Murray (engraving)
2786770 Robert Burns and Dr Alexander Murray (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Burns and Dr Alexander Murray. Illustration for Chatterbox (1880)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Highland Marys Grave, Greenock (b / w photo)

Highland Marys Grave, Greenock (b / w photo)
2794736 Highland Marys Grave, Greenock (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Marys Grave, Greenock)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Burns Monument, Kay Park, Kilmarnock (b / w photo)

Burns Monument, Kay Park, Kilmarnock (b / w photo)
2794728 Burns Monument, Kay Park, Kilmarnock (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burns Monument, Kay Park, Kilmarnock)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board)

Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board)
3115269 Robert Burns (Pub Sign) (oil on board) by Scottish School; 107x91.5 cm; National Trust for Scotland, UK; eNational Trust for Scotland; Photo eNational Trust for Scotland; Scottish

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: The Burns Centenary, Burns in the Plough-Field composing his Poem 'To A Mountain Daisy'(engraving)

The Burns Centenary, Burns in the Plough-Field composing his Poem "To A Mountain Daisy"(engraving)
1610048 The Burns Centenary, Burns in the Plough-Field composing his Poem " To A Mountain Daisy" (engraving) by Weir

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Statue of Robert Burns, at Ayr (engraving)

Statue of Robert Burns, at Ayr (engraving)
1591719 Statue of Robert Burns, at Ayr (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Robert Burns, at Ayr)

Background imageRobert Burns Collection: Illustration for The Soldiers Return by Robert Burns (engraving)

Illustration for The Soldiers Return by Robert Burns (engraving)
5209967 Illustration for The Soldiers Return by Robert Burns (engraving) by Faed, John (1820-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Sae wistfully she gazed on me)



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Robert Burns, the renowned Scottish poet of the 19th century, continues to captivate hearts with his timeless works. One of his most beloved characters, Tam O Shanter, comes to life in Eugene Delacroix's painting. The vivid depiction showcases Tam O Shanter (after the poem by Robert Burns) as he embarks on a thrilling adventure. In Glasgow, Scotland stands a magnificent statue honoring Robert Burns. This tribute pays homage to the genius of poetry that resided within him, and is here that one can truly appreciate the impact and influence this literary icon had on generations. A view of Ayr takes us back to where it all began - the birthplace of Burns himself. The picturesque landscape serves as inspiration for many of his verses and allows us to envision how these surroundings shaped his creative spirit. John Rogers' artwork titled "The Genius of Poetry Finding Burns at the Plough" beautifully captures an important moment in history when Burns was discovered for his extraordinary talent while working tirelessly on Ellisland farm near Dumfries. For those seeking a taste of history and culture, a visit to Tam O Shanter Tavern is a must. Located at Robert Burns site, this establishment offers an authentic experience where visitors can indulge in traditional Scottish cuisine while immersing themselves in tales inspired by Burn's famous character. As we journey towards Burns Cottage through Rozelle Gates in Ayrshire, we are transported back in time. These gates serve as a portal into Alloway village where Burn's humble abode still stands proudly today - an enduring symbol of his legacy. Dumfries boasts its own tribute with the striking Burns Statue adorning its streetscape. This monument reminds us that although he may have left this world centuries ago, Robert Burn's spirit lives on through every line penned by him. Burns Cottage itself provides insight into the poet's personal life and allows visitors to step foot inside where creativity flourished freely.