Robert Tannahill was a famous Scottish poet born to weavers family. He was born at castle street in paisley on June 3rd,1774. Some of Robert Tannahill’s best work was inspired by his walks around Paisley in the Gleniffer Braes, Stanely and Ferguslie.His famous work includes “Thou Bonnie Wood o’ Craigie-lea” and “The Braes o’ Gleniffer”.
Robert Tannahil breathed his last on 17th may 1810 ,in a culvert at the Candren Burn in Paisley, in the early hours of the morning.
On May 17th, 2010,Tannahill’s 200th Anniversary is being held,which is followed by series of events like….
1. Robert Tannahill Exhibition – 10th to 24th May
2.Tannhill Walk – 19th May, 2010 at 10.30 AM
3.The Robert Tannahill Bicentenary Concert – 21st May at 8 PM
More detailed information can be found on www.roberttannahillfederation.com
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