Display: Items from the Burns Collection - Mitchell Library

When the library opened in 1877, one of the earliest decisions taken by the library committee was to form a Robert Burns Collection in memorial to the national bard. Over the years it has grown to over 5000 items and is believed to be the largest in the world. The collection includes rare and unique items including 15 original manuscripts of letters and poems, two copies of the Kilmarnock edition, translations, ephemera and artefacts.

Don't miss this rare chance to see some items from our world-renowned Robert Burns Collection. Highlights will include our copy of Auld Lang Syne (only one of six extant copies) and the only surviving letter written by Burns in Scots plus a few other surprises.