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Burns Monument

Burns Monument

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Burns Monument

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Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Matt Charnley

August 26, 2022

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The monument commemorates the life of Robert Burns (1759-1796), undoubtedly Scotland’s greatest poet. Located on Regent Road at the foot of Calton Hill, it was modelled on the Choragic Monument to Lysicrates in Athens, which was erected in celebration of the arts.

DiefenbachA🍎

July 2, 2023

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dem Poeten Burns widget

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Floydian

June 21, 2024

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You can follow Robert Burns as a common thread throughout Scotland

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Location: Old Town, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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