Culture and traditions practice question
Which poet is regarded as Scotland's national bard and wrote the words traditionally sung on New Year's Eve as 'Auld Lang Syne'?
- Dylan Thomas
- Robert BurnsCorrect answer
- William Blake
- John Keats
Why
Robert Burns (1759-1796) is celebrated as Scotland's national poet, and his verses for 'Auld Lang Syne' are sung at Hogmanay. He is honoured each year on Burns Night, 25 January.
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