The Jean Armour Burns Trust
Funding projects and events
which promote the Scots Tongue
and the life and works of Robert Burns.
Photographer: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
AIMS OF THE TRUST
The purpose of the Trust is to stimulate the public interest in the Scots tongue and support and promote the teaching of the works of Robert Burns in Scotland.
A major part of the annual income from the invested capital is made available each year to Burns Clubs, the A.S.N. and language & communication resource bases in Schools, and talented groups and individuals, to help fund projects and events in their communities.
Latest Projects
A Toast Fae the Lassies performed at The Studio Theatre, Pitlochry
The Trust granted John Binnie, Playwright funding towards the production of a play he was writing, “A Toast Fae the Lassies”
Event Summary St Paul’s High School Play: For A’ Thant, An’ A’ That
Funding from the Jean Armour Burns Trust was used to pay playwright John Binnie to work with a group of S1-2 young pupils on a play influenced by the works of Rabbie Burns.
Prestigious Jean Armour Burns Trust Award returns for a second year at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
An acting student who recently graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has been recognised with an award celebrating resolve, courage and adaptability.