Robert Burns, the Freemason

This book explores the lesser-known facet of Robert Burns’s life as a Freemason, illuminating how Masonic principles influenced his poetry, political views, and social interactions. Weir’s editorial approach combines biographical analysis with historical context, offering readers insight into the Scottish Enlightenment and the cultural networks Burns navigated. It examines lodge records, correspondence, and Burns’s writings, revealing the interplay between his literary output and his engagement with Freemasonry, making it an essential study for scholars of Burns, Scottish history, and fraternal societies alike.