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Robert Burns is celebrated in Scotland as:

AThe founder of the modern Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh
BA national poet, celebrated on Burns Night on 25 January
CA famous Scottish military general and national hero
DA famous and beloved king who ruled all of Scotland

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is A national poet, celebrated on Burns Night on 25 January.

Robert Burns (1759–1796) is Scotland's national poet. Burns Night is celebrated on 25 January each year to mark his birthday, with traditional Scottish food, poetry and music.

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