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Highlight Talk – Clark McGinn on Burns and Black Lives
Clark McGinn, author and honorary research fellow, Centre for Robert Burns Studies, in ‘Burns and Black Lives’ (based on his book of the same title), through meticulous research and a compelling narrative, examines Burns’ connections to the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting the paradoxes and moral conflicts during the poet’s time. He does not shy away from uncomfortable truths, presenting a nuanced portrait that challenges readers to reconcile Burns’ literary genius with the ethical ambiguities of his time.
Booking for Highlight Talks at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is recommended to guarantee entry. Due to limited capacity in the venue, any available seats will be allocated to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning that entry cannot be guaranteed without a booking.
Doors open at 2.15pm
Additional Information
Disabled access
Wednesday 24 June 2026
2.30pm
Free
Robertson Room, Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Murdoch's Lone, Alloway KA7 4PQ
Map
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