Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect, was the first collection of poetry produced by Robert Burns. Published in Kilmarnock in July 1786 it has become known as the Kilmarnock Edition. The contents include 44 of Burns’ best known poems including ‘To a Louse’, ‘The Cotter’s Saturday Night’, ‘To a Mouse’, ‘The Twa Dogs’ and ‘To a Mountain Daisy’. The Luath Kilmarnock Edition, brings this classic of Scottish literature back into print, after being unavailable for many years. This edition is perfect for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Burns’ birth, which is being celebrated in 2009. New material includes an introduction by ‘the man who played Burns’ – author, actor and Burns expert – John Cairney, exploring Burns’ life and work, especially the origins of the Kilmarnock Edition. John Cairney is the author of many Burns related Luath Press books including Immortal Memories and The Luath Burns Companion.

Looking to the future of Burns in Scotland and the rest of the world, Clark McGinn, world-renowned Burns Supper speaker and author of The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish and The Ultimate Burns Supper Book, has written an afterword that speaks to Burns’ continuing legacy. Illustrated throughout by original line drawings by top political satirist Bob Dewar, the Luath Kilmarnock Edition makes a beautiful gift..

Luath Press is also releasing a special deluxe limited edition version of The Luath Kilmarnock Edition.



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