{"product_id":"on-the-trail-of-robert-burns-9781913025120","title":"On the Trail of Robert Burns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJohn Cairney, an internationally known actor, believes the traditional Burns tourist trail needs to find a new direction. He has created \"On the Trail of Robert Burns,\" a fascinating journey through Scotland to rediscover the national bard as a flesh and blood genius. The trail includes key sites such as Alloway, Tam O' Shanter, Mossgiel, Kilmarnock, Edinburgh, and Dumfries, ending at the Burns mausoleum in St. Michael's churchyard. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 May 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Luath Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Cairney, a renowned actor with a forty-year career, believes it's time to abandon the traditional Burns tourist trail and embark on a quest to discover the real Robert Burns. He believes that the traditional trail urgently needs a fresh direction. Cairney, internationally recognized as the face of Robert Burns, has a deep understanding of the poet's complex character, having portrayed him on stage numerous times. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his documentary, \"On the Trail of Robert Burns,\" Cairney showcases his exceptional ability to inhabit the spirit of Burns. This captivating journey through Scotland serves as a rediscovery of Scotland's national bard as a vibrant, flesh-and-blood genius. The documentary outlines five tours, primarily in Scotland, featuring key sites such as Alloway, Burn's birthplace; Tam O' Shanter, inspired by the Alloway Kirk witch stories Burns heard in his childhood; Mossgiel, where Burns penned some of his most memorable poems, including \"Holy Willie's Prayer\" and \"To a Mouse\"; Kilmarnock, where the famous Kilmarnock edition of Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect was published in 1786; Edinburgh, where fame and his love for Clarinda embraced him; and Dumfries, where Burns passed away at the age of 37. The trail concludes at the Burns mausoleum in St. Michael's churchyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 206g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 134 x 211 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913025120\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Cairney","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46163790987514,"sku":"9781913025120","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1717154134660_book.jpg?v=1717230615","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/on-the-trail-of-robert-burns-9781913025120","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}