The Jean Armour Burns Trust
Funding projects and events
which promote the Scots Tongue
and the life and works of Robert Burns.
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
Mary Russell School Funding Award – Money Well Spent!
The Library Committee of the Mary Russell School in Paisley recently visited the Ginger Cat Bookshop in Bridge of Weir. Contact had been made with the Bookshop ahead of the visit with the request to look out some 'Scottish- based' books. Using the £200 grant from the...
Isobel Mair School Visit Burns Cottage and Museum
Two classes visited the Burns’ Cottage and Museum comprising 13 pupils with additional support needs. Chris led a workshop that helped our pupils understand the life Burns lived. He was wonderful and fully engaged our pupils – so much so that they were still...
Eowyn Kicks-Up A Storm – Dumbarton Burns Club Burns Night
Storm Eowyn on Friday 24 January 2025 disastrously caused Dumbarton Burns Club to cancel our Anniversary Dinner. The national Red Alert was issued on the afternoon of the previous day, which was too late to cancel our arranged catering. Consequently, the club was...