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Jan. 24, 2018

From Ireland to Scotland - A Tale for Burns Night (#201)

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of the Letter from Ireland Show. In this first episode of our new series we look actually take a look at the Scottish institution known as "Burns Night" - named after Scotland's unofficial national poet, Robbie Burns. 

Side by side with only a bit of sea between, the countries of Ireland and Scotland have many shared histories. In this letter we will celebrate one of Scotland’s finest treasures, the gifted poet Robert Burns, for whom the holiday Burns Night is celebrated.