25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796

Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland. His poem (and song) "Auld Lang Syne" - known to the world every New Years.

This statue erected in 1936 by members of the Winnipeg Burns Club No. 197; Rabbie stands watch over the fall leaves with 'The Golden Boy' dominating the top of the provincial legislature.

(I just spent the last two weeks in Winterpeg - thickening my blood in the near Arctic weather enveloping the West.)