His poem (and song) "Auld Lang Syne" is often sung at Hogmanay (the last day of the year), and "Scots Wha Hae" served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of the country.
Tema luuletust (ja laulu) "Auld Lang Syne" lauldakse sageli aasta viimasel päeval ning "Scots Wha Hae" oli pikka aega Šotimaa mitteametlik rahvushümn.