Montrose
Burns Club
Celebrating Robert Burns
since 1909
Burns World Federation N0 – 242
History of Robert Burns
Ah, Rabbie Burns! The name evokes images of kilts swirling in ceilidhs, the smoky warmth of a haggis supper, and the heartfelt crooning of “Auld Lang Syne” on New Year’s Eve. But who was the man behind the legend? What was his life like beyond the poems and songs that have become synonymous with Scotland itself? What is his connection with the North East of Scotland?
About The Montrose Burns Club
A club commemorating the works and heritage of our National Bard, Robert Burns was started in Montrose in 1909 when the first Festival was held by Montrose Burns Club (MBC) in the Central Hotel, Montrose and chaired by our inaugural president, Mr R.J. Muir H.M.I.S.
MBC shares the pride of all Montrosians in our fine statue of Robert Burns which was erected in 1912 and unveiled by Andrew Carnegie
Robert Burns Heritage Trail
Our Club has created a Burns Trail which identifies all the Points of Interest (POI’s) associated with Robert Burns using A5 size Stainless Steel plaques that include a QR code, which links to this website where you can see all the relevant detail.
A fascinating insight to places he visited between Montrose and Stonehaven in the North East of Scotland.
About Our Plans
Our plan was simple, create a “Robert Burns in the North East” heritage trail in and around Montrose. Our intention was to raise awareness of the areas strong connection to Robert Burns and at the same time attract visitors to the lovely part of the world in which we live. At the same time, we created this website to support the trail and to record information and detail of Burns’ strong connection with the area and keep the story alive for all to see.
Our Sponsors
Our Main Sponsors That Make This Website and Trail Possible
Message From Our Club President
On behalf of the Montrose Burns Club, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our website. Whether you are a long-time member, a visitor with an interest in the life and works of Robert Burns, or simply someone who appreciates the rich cultural heritage of our town, we are delighted to have you with us.
Our club is dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Scotland’s National Bard, and we are proud to continue the traditions that have been at the heart of Montrose for many years. Through various events, gatherings, and celebrations, we honor Robert Burns and his contributions to poetry, song, and Scottish identity.
We are also proud of the Montrose Burns Trail, a unique opportunity to explore our town and connect with the places where Robert Burns visited during his tour of the Highlands in 1787. The trail offers an immersive experience, taking you through significant locations that have a special connection to Burns. It is a perfect way for both locals and visitors to deepen their appreciation for the Bard and his connection to Montrose.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our history, events, and activities. From our annual Burns Supper to our community outreach and educational programs, there is always something exciting happening here at the Montrose Robert Burns Club.
On behalf of the members I would like to extend a thanks to our website Sponsors the Park Hotel and also Arbikie Distillery, well worth visiting during your tour of the Montrose Trail.
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to welcoming you to one of our events or the Montrose Burns Trail in the near future!
Featured Point of Interest
on Burns Trail
A new Burns memorial cairn was built in 2023 the cairn provides a safe home for the original plaque.
The cairn pays tribute to Adam Christie,
a patient at Sunnyside, who carved a
stone plaque in 1930 to commemorate the spot where Burns stopped to water his horse in 1787 as well as containing a new sculpture done in the style of Adam Christie. Keep checking our site for updates.
