Robert Burns and William McGonagall blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: William Topaz McGonagall 1825-1902 The most miraculous minstrel William Topaz McGonagal Described as the very best of the world's worst poets He gave a recital of his poems in the Gellions Hotel Oct.1894 to the Heather Blend Club Robert Burns also visited Inverness in 1789 residing at Ettles Hotel directly across from the Gellions Hotel

Robert Burns was a renowned Scottish poet who is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated for his contributions to literature and Scottish culture. William McGonagall, often described as the worst poet in British literary history, gained notoriety for his amateurish verse despite his earnest efforts, making him an enduring figure of unintentional comedy in literary circles.