The Jean Armour Burns Trust
Funding projects and events
which promote the Scots Tongue
and the life and works of Robert Burns.
Photographer: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan
AIMS OF THE TRUST
The purpose of the Trust is to stimulate the public interest in the Scots tongue and support and promote the teaching of the works of Robert Burns in Scotland.
A major part of the annual income from the invested capital is made available each year to Burns Clubs, the A.S.N. and language & communication resource bases in Schools, and talented groups and individuals, to help fund projects and events in their communities.
Latest Projects
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – Jean Armour Burns Trust Award – 2026
Our congratulations go to the recipient of this year’s Jean Armour Burns Trust Award, Hanna Keleman. Hanna joined the RCS BA Acting programme in 2023. Throughout her time on the Acting Programme, Hanna has balanced commitment to her studies with the practicalities of...
The Robert Burns World Federation – Primary Festival 2026
The Robert Burns World Federation would like to express their sincere thanks to the Jean Armour Burns Trust for its generous support of this year's Primary Festival. We were delighted to welcome Paul Hughes to the event as your representative and hope he enjoyed the...
The Allure of Alloway
A number of pupils from Hollybrook Academy were fortunate to make a return visit to The Burns Birthplace Museum and Burns Cottage in Alloway. Assisted by funding from The Jean Armour Burns Trust the pupils spent a wonderful day exploring the historical connections...