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24/01/2026

https://youtu.be/StBuAumI-es
FOUND!
The Lost Portrait
of Robert Burns

William Zachs, Director of the BHLM, narrates the story of a great Scottish painting - a portrait of Robert Burns by Sir Henry Raeburn that had been lost for...

08/06/2024

https://airbnb.com/h/archaeologists-pied-a-terre
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The archaeologists' pied-à-terre (1-2 BR)

24/02/2024

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24/02/2024

Spring is in the air, more day light and the weather is warmer It is travelling time 😁- Are you ready? Scotland calls 😍 - Let's start in Edinburgh, it is the capital and has a wonderful choice for a short break, a Scottish Holiday or the school holidays - superb buildings, super shopping, many concerts and events Check out the events calendar then book with us https://amazingapartments.co.uk/
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18/02/2024

When you stay at The Lothian Road Residence you are ideally placed for enjoying great food and drink in Edinburgh! What is your favourite place to eat out in the city?

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02/02/2024

Our team are excited for the 6 Nations which starts this weekend! Will you be at Murrayfield this year to cheer Scotland on? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Discover more of what’s in store with our blog: https://www.reserveapartments.co.uk/blog-news/151225-enjoy-the-six-nations-in-scotland

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25/01/2024

https://youtu.be/RMmtBgMaF5I

Recorded at Celtic Connections, January 2009

25/01/2024

Thank you Dark Edinburgh for a Burns post 😍

“[Burns’] person was strong and robust; his manners rustic, not clownish, a sort of dignified plainness and simplicity which received part of its effect perhaps from knowledge of his extraordinary talents”.
- Walter Scott about Robert Burns

25/01/2024

25/01/2024

Beautiful views from "W" from the St James Quarter 😎

25/01/2024

The Burns Monument is an excellent example of Greek Revival architecture, built by the renowned architect Thomas Hamilton. It is situated on a prominent position on the slopes of Regent Road and overlooks the city to the South. Based on a version of the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, it is a well-proportioned and exceptionally well-detailed structure with finely carved features.

The idea of erecting a monument to Burns was first proposed by Mr John Forbes Mitchell at Bombay in 1812, but was not taken seriously in Britain until 1819. In 1824 a statue of Burns was commissioned and John Flaxman produced a life size statue in marble (now housed at the National Portrait Gallery). This building was designed to house the statue, as the statue only used half the amount of funds raised. Hamilton was appointed as architect as he had already designed the Burns Monument at Alloway (see separate listing) and he did not charge for the design. The foundation stone of the monument was laid on 1831 and was handed over to the City of Edinburgh in 1839.

25/01/2024

https://www.visitscotland.com/things-to-do/events/burns-night

Your ultimate guide to celebrating Burns Night on January 25th. From Burns supper traditions to planning the ideal Burns Night menu.