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Library Spotlight Burns Night and Poetry WEEK A

WEEK BEGINNING 27/01/25

Burns Night takes place on January 25th each year to celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns (1759-1796). Burns Night celebrations typically involve a meal of haggis, neeps (turnips), and tatties (potatoes), accompanied by recitals of Burns’ poems. Slàinte! What is Burns Night?

Books of the Week All Things Scotland

Despite its small size, Scotland has played a huge role in the history of European literature, art, science, and philosophy. In fact, it was home to an entire generation of renowned intellectuals in the 18th and 19th centuries who spearheaded what is known today as the Scottish Enlightenment! Capital of the Mind by John Buchan is a brilliant introduction to this period, revolving around the city of Edinburgh. Art lovers can learn more about Scotland’s iconic 19th-century architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh , known for his decorative Art Nouveau designs. Scottish Ghost Stories features chilling tales from Robert Louis Stevenson and Walter Scott and The Life of Robert Burns by Catherine Carswell delves deep into the man himself and completes our Scottish reading list.

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