Inverness College UHI hosts talk by leading literary figure

26th April 2009

Inverness College UHI will welcome leading literary figure, Dr Fred Freeman, to its Longman Campus on Wednesday, 29 April to host a talk entitled 'The Unknown Burns: The Songs of Robert Burns'.

As part of the Homecoming 2009 celebrations, the talk will introduce an unknown side of Burns with Dr Freeman suggesting that Burns was in fact primarily a songwriter.

Dr Freeman, who is currently Hon. Fellow in English at the University of Edinburgh, has published over 100 articles on Scottish Literature, folk music and history, and has produced 30 CDs including the 12-volume 'The Complete Songs of Robert Burns'.

Alison MacBean, Inverness College UHI Curriculum Co-ordinator for the School of Business & Creative Industries, organised Dr Freeman's visit. Alison said: "We are delighted to host Dr Freeman's talk and are thrilled to have a leading literature figure visit the college to provide an insight into the life and work of Scotland's national Bard.

Students, staff and members of the public are all welcome to attend the talk on Wednesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Anyone interested in attending the event should ask for Alison MacBean on arrival at the college reception or call 01463 273532

For further information on courses available at Inverness College UHI please contact 01463 273000 or visit www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk.