STV goes In Search of Robert Burns to reveal the face of Scottish poet
A new documentary presented by David Hayman will exclusively unveil what Scotland’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, really looked like.
Liz Lochhead speaks about possibility Robert Burns was bipolar
Liz Lochhead, Scotland's Makar, reflects with affection on Robert Burns the lover, the romantic, the rogue – "a bad man to fall in love with" – in the context of new science revealing what he actually looked like in the flesh.
Professor David Purdie explains reasons behind death of Robert Burns
Professor David Purdie, the co-editor of the New Burns Encyclopaedia, talks about the health of Robert Burns – and what caused his death.
How to make a haggis with award-winning chef Paul Wedgwood
One of Edinburgh’s top chefs shares a step by step video guide to cooking our national dish.
Sandy Stoddart discusses challenge in sculpting new look at Robert Burns
Scientists at University of Dundee have reconstructed the head of Robert Burns using the latest in forensic technology. Sculptor Sandy Stoddart talked about the challenge in marking representations of great people such as The Bard.
A toast tae Burns: poet explains why Rabbie will always be relevant
Poet Rab Wilson speaks about how he fell in love with Burns’ poetry, the way the bard’s pieces have inspired his own work, and why he’ll still be quoted in many years to come.
Rappers take on battle of the Bard at the Laid Late Burns Nicht
Louie from Hector Bizerk and Erin Friel will be going into battle and there will be music from Finn LeMarinel at the Bar Bloc night.
Celtic Connections celebrates Rabbie with The Big Burns Night
Review: The special event at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Friday night featured Dougie Maclean, Kathleen MacInnes, Blazin' Fiddles, Liz Lochhead and some 'surprise guests'.
