Robert Burns

Robert Burns was a ________. He was born on 25th ___________ 1759. His birthplace was 
in ___________, Ayrshire. His mother and father were called _________and _________. He 
worked on the family _________ for many years whilst writing his early _________.

Robert Burns married Jean ______________. He moved to ______________ and became a 
taxman. He died in 1796, at the age of __________.

We remember him on his birthday by celebrating Burns Day with a Burns ________. At the 
beginning of the meal, we usually say ‘The _________ Grace’, followed by his famous poem 
‘To a ________’.

One of Robert Burns’ most famous poems is Tam o’ ___________. This is set in the town of 
_______ and follows the story of _______, who rides home on his horse, _______, during a 
stormy night.

haggis

farm

supper

January

poems

Ayr

Meg

poet

Selkirk

Shanter

Alloway

William

37

Dumfries

Agnes

Tam

Armour



Robert Burns Answers

Robert Burns was a poet. He was born on 25th January 1759. His birthplace was in Alloway, 
Ayrshire. His mother and father were called William and Agnes. He worked on the family 
farm for many years whilst writing his early poems.

Robert Burns married Jean Armour. He moved to Dumfries and became a taxman. He died in 
1796, at the age of 37.

We remember him on his birthday by celebrating Burns Day with a Burns supper. At the 
beginning of the meal, we usually say ‘The Selkirk Grace’, followed by his famous poem ‘To a 
Haggis’.

One of Robert Burns’ most famous poems is Tam o’ Shanter. This is set in the town of Ayr and 
follows the story of Tam, who rides home on his horse, Meg, during a stormy night.