Listen in to the Scottish Parliamentary 2025 debate - Celebrating the Continued Social, Cultural and Economic Importance of Robert Burns - which took place on Wednesday 22 January 2025.

Opening the debate, Oliver Mundell MSP noted how Burns’ enduring appeal is universal and mentioned the findings of the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns (CRBS) and the 2020 Pittock Report.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Emma Harper MSP also highlighted the CRBS and mentioned how the Centre’s projects promote Scotland at home and abroad. Mr Harper MSP has also explored the 2020 interactive map of Burns Suppers, which tracks over 2,500 contemporary Burns Suppers and Burns Night events, spreading across six continents and nearly 150 countries.The debate also included praise for the work of the CRBS's partners including Ellisland Farm & the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

First published: 23 January 2025

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