Membership
Come join the Family
Discover the joy of celebrating one of Scotland's most treasured poets by becoming a member of the Robert Burns World Federation. Whether you're drawn to Burns' poetry, traditional Scottish music, or Scotland's wider cultural heritage, joining us opens the door to a welcoming worldwide community that shares your enthusiasm.
Membership also gives you access to our Members' Area, the heart of the Federation online. There you'll find our publications, including The Vision and the Burns Chronicle, alongside news of Federation events, projects and initiatives, and opportunities to connect with fellow Burnsians around the world.
Come and be part of something special, where friendship, tradition and a love for Burns' work come together to create unforgettable experiences. Join us, and celebrate the spirit of Robert Burns.
What’s Included
The Burns Chronicle
FREE copy of the Burns Chronicle, our flagship academic publication, recognised as the leading periodical about Robert Burns’ life and works.
Published continuously since the 1890s, the Burns Chronicle is the oldest journal of Scottish literature in the world. Now published by Edinburgh University Press as a peer-reviewed publication, it has reached 130 years of unbroken history.
The Vision
FREE bi-monthly Newsletter “The Vision" with general information on club activities and Burns-related articles from our worldwide membership. Contribute to the Newsletter: submit articles, photos and newsworthy items from your own club activities.
The Vision is our e-newsletter which we publish every 2 months. It has a circulation of around 5,000 readers throughout the world.
The Poem Index
FREE access to the full and extensive archive of work by the Bard
And much more…
Increased knowledge: learn more about the life and works of Robert Burns.
Enjoy the company of fellow Federation members worldwide and attend conferences and events.
Volunteering opportunity: work with us to promote Burns across the globe.
Your subscription to RBWF, kindles the knowledge of, and stimulates interest in, Robert Burns, his life and works.
Membership provides a driving force, to research, educate and promote Robert Burns across the world.
Membership options
Individual Membership
£47
Family Membership
£55
Club and Association Membership
£85
Further available memberships
Associate Membership of the RBWF
£175
School/Junior Membership (no voting rights)
Free
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