Burns’ stance on burning issues of the day

Many of the burning issues of Burns’ day are still just as relevant and contentious today. But what was Robert Burns’ opinion on these issues – taxation, devolution, revolution, smuggling, emigration, monarchy?

Burns was a complex person and his views on many matters changed as he went through life and his circumstances changed.

Join our ‘Court of Enquiry’ to hear opposing views on topics such as taxation and smuggling, revolution and monarchy, and then decide which opinion Burns agreed with. But don’t just accept the first answer, for it seems that Burns – like many of us – didn’t always practice what he preached!

(Be patient when playing this game as it will take some time to load.)