By Aly Macrae
National Theatre Scotland actor Aly Macrae reads the opening section of one of Robert Burns’ best-loved poems, ‘Tam O’Shanter’. It is traditionally read at Burns Suppers each year to celebrate the bard’s birthday, January 25th. (Originally recorded for the Robert Burns Night app from Saraband Books, available on iTunes.)
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
The Making of the Robert Burns Night App
Voice, visual and recording artists pay tribute to the Bard
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