Niamh Gilfillan, Learning Officer at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, in Perspectives of the Highlands of Scotland in the 18th and 19th Centuries considers sources such as travel journals (including those of Robert Burns) and Gaelic poetry from the 18th and 19th centuries to examine the various understandings of one of the most controversial geographical and cultural landscapes in the British Isles.

Booking for Highlight Talks at 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