Education, Schools’ Competitions and Lifelong Learning

Education and Lifelong Learning

  • RBWF Schools' Competition

    The Robert Burns World Federation have been organising a competition for young Burnsians for about 100 years. This annual event is organised into regional competitions and the top performers in each area go through to the national final. Click below for more details and application form.

  • School Visits

    Along with our partners at the Beacon Arts Centre, our club hosts primary schools in our Exhibition and Archive Room at Greenock Customhouse. This also includes a backstage tour of the Beacon and activities in their studio theatre. Club visits are managed and presented by former teachers with structured lessons about Burns, Scots language and culture. To arrange a class visit, please click below

  • Performance Workshops & Resources

    We offer free performance workshops for school age children and have a library of resources including songs and backing tracks, videos and further information. Please click below for details and access

  • A Box O' Burns

    People living with dementia often remember songs and poems which they learnt when young. Our Box O’ Burns project uses Burns resources to stimulate memories, feelings and thoughts by providing activities, based on his works to help people living with dementia engage and enjoy participating. Click below to find out more.