Claire

Rabbie is the worlds most famous charecters in Scottish Cultural History. His immportance is HUGE!!!!! fascinating story and his work……but as a living tradition, carried from generation to generation throughout the World. Everyone, everywhere, who joins in the celebration of Scotland, Scottish Heritage or Scottish Culture, will witness references to Robert Burns.

Robert Burns (often now referred to as “Rabbie”) was born in this sparse little cottage, the eldest son of a poor peasant farmer. Life was extremely harsh and the farm was not succeeding. Even as a small child he was to work long hours with his father, and many evenings were spent huddled round the fire listening to his mother’s stories and his father reading from the bible. 

 

Burns’ rise to fame began in July 1786 when at the age of 27, his first work was published by John Wilson at Kilmarnock in Ayrshire, entitled “Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect” Whilst this book (now known famously as “The Kilmarnock Edition”) was the catalyst for his celebrity status, it was far from being the sole contributing factor.

Burns died on 21st July, 1796 aged 37 at Dumfries in the South of Scotland. During his short life he would aspire to great things. After his death, he would become legendary, or as some would say, immortal. His immortality runs deep in the veins of all Scots, perhaps unknowingly, and he has evolved from mere man to being symbolic of all things Scottish. He is now one of the great cornerstones of modern Scottish History and the significance of his memory is celebrated throughout the world.

Make no mistake,…… Burns played the part! His dress was smart, but not of the highest classes, thus perpetuating his image. His mannerisms were confident, polite & ingratiating, although often abrupt or rude. His conversations were enthralling. Interestingly, even the men described him as an attractive chap with a commanding presence and flashing brown eyes. It can be seen why he was popular with the ladies. Burns took Edinburgh by storm & had effectively achieved today’s equivalent of stardom.

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Hi, my name is Claire. I am 11 years old. I attend Sandaig Primary. I live in
Glasgow. I live with my mum, my mum’s boyfriend, my brother, my sister and sometimes my sister’s boyfriend.

Hobbies

My hobbies are swimming, dancing, horse-riding and riding my bike. I used to got to horse-riding school. It was so fun because I got to help with the horses and when new ones come in we all crowed them. There was a very cheeky horse,
Dixie. She always stole my polo-mints.

Pets

I have 2 pets Gizmo, a rabbit, and Colin, a gold fish. But next year I am getting a dog. My mum said were getting a mongrel, there really cute, but I want a boxer.

Fave stuff

My favourite music is rave. It is the best!! My fave singers are Cascada, Rhianna and Shakira. I like Eminem, 50 cent and 2
Pac. Their quite cool. I have most of their c.ds.

I have 2 favourite films Stand by me and Billy Elliot. Me and my big sister always watch Stand by me and we cry. It’s really good!

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