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Then let us pray that come what may
(as it will for a' that),
That sense and Worth o'er a' the earth,
Shall bear the gree an a' that,
For a' that, an a' that,
It's comin yet for a' that,
That man to man, the world, o'er
Shall brithers be for a' that.

 

The Beginners Guide Archive

Welcome to the Beginners Guide Archive. Here you will find a growing resource of information aimed at those who are “new” to the Life & Works of Robert Burns.  
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Address To A Haggis  

What is a Haggis
Why did Burns Write about it?
What does the Address to a Haggis mean?
Why is Haggis served during Scottish cultural celebrations?

Robert Burns
Who was Robert Burns & Why all the Fuss?
Who was Robert Burns?
What was special about his work and why is he so important?
Why is Burns so Important?

Why do we celebrate his Memory?
Why is he so important in cultural history?

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