"But to see her was to love her,
Love but her, and love forever."
- Robert Burns (1759-1796)
Scottish poet and lyricist
Robert Burns Night
Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on January 25th. It commemorates the life of the bard(poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture. Burns' best known work is "Auld Lang Syne".