When Robert Burns arrived in Edinburgh on the 28th November 1786, he was extremely keen to pay his respects at the grave of the man, who above all inspired his style and muse, Robert Fergusson. He was disgusted to discover that Fergusson lay in an unmarked grave and immediately sought the permission of James Gentle, Bailie of the Canongate to erect a stone over his remains.
Over the past couple of years, The Edinburgh Burns Club have been busy raising funds to repair the gravesite. This fundraising concert finally saw the funds in place to pay for our labours, with the gracious help of the Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
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