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
Dumbarton Burns Club – Schools Liaison Project 2025-26
Anne Thorn, committee member responsible for school liaison contacted all primary schools in the Dumbarton/Cardross area to find out more about how primary children in the local schools celebrate Scottish culture and language. This year she was delighted she was able...
Allanton Jolly Beggars Burns Club – Schools Competition – 2026
The Club was delighted to welcome over 60 pupils to the Schools Competition which was held in St. Aidan’s High School Wishaw on Tuesday 24th February 2026. Along with the pupils, teachers, parents and Grandparents it was a very successful competition once again. We...
Larkhall Academy – Appreciate The Bard
Like many at this time of year, Larkhall Academy ASN Department paid their own tribute to our National Bard, Robert Burns, by holding a Burns Supper afternoon within the school. Participating in the event was the Jean Armour Burns Trust Chairman, Robert Stevenson, who...