What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Robert Burns visited Innerleithen on 14th May 1787 Recorded plaque organisation: Innerleithen and Traquair Burns Club and Friends.
Robert Burns, a prominent Scottish poet and lyricist, is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland; his visit to Innerleithen in 1787 reflects his extensive travels through the Scottish countryside, which inspired much of his work.
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Photo: Walter Baxter on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0