The most universally famous song associated with Robert Burns, the poet first sent 'Auld Lang Syne' to his friend and Patron Mrs Frances Dunlop (1730-1815) in 1788. In this letter the poet praised ...

Auld Lang Syne became popular for New Year in modern times too, because it is a reflection on old times past, which is what we all tend to do at the end of the year, taking stock of what’s gone ...

Auld Lang Syne is associated with ringing in the new year and farewelling the past one in places including Scotland — where it originated — along with Australia, ... known as Hogmanay.

From the sound of Auld Lang Syne being sung in the streets to first footing family and friends in the wee small hours, ... Hogmanay is a Scots term used to refer to New Year’s Eve i.e., ...

THE singing of Auld Lang Syne at Hogmanay is an old Scottish tradition that has found itself practised in every corner of the globe. The Robert Burns poem was written in 1788 and while the ...

THE singing of Auld Lang Syne at Hogmanay is an old Scottish tradition that has found itself practised in every corner of the globe. The Robert Burns poem was written in 1788 and while the original ...

Auld Lang Syne was written in 1788 and based on an older Scottish folk song (Image: Jane Barlow/PA) What is the meaning behind the Robert Burns poem Auld Lang Syne?