Burns poem back together after centuries in half

A manuscript of a Robert Burns poem separated more than a century ago has been put back together in time for the Bard’s birthday celebrations today.

Burns poem back together after centuries in half

A manuscript of a Robert Burns poem separated more than a century ago has been put back together in time for the Bard’s birthday celebrations today.

The two original pages of Holy Willie’s Prayer were taken apart sometime in the 19th century.

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