An 1800s painting of Robert Burns shows the legendary Scottish poet holding an iPhone, art fans have claimed — leading to some unusual theories that he travelled through time.

The 140-year-old painting shows Scottish poet Robert Burns and Highland Mary meeting on the bank of the River Ayr in 1786 with a rectangular mystery object in their hands. Comments.

A 19th Century painting has ignited theories of time travel due to its apparent depiction of an iPhone.. The Betrothal of Burns and Highland Mary, completed circa 1882 by R. Josey and James Archer ...

Bill Nolan, Hon Secretary, The Irvine Burns Club, which celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2026, said: “Willie Templeton, a local Irvine bookseller, introduced Robert Burns to the verses in ...

The series of Masonic signs have been found "hidden" in paintings of Scotland's bard Robert Burns by one of the nation's greatest painters.

“I am thrilled to have discovered the painting, which depicts such an important figure in Scottish history as Robert Burns.” The painting, originally valued at £300-£500, had been in the ...

The owner of a 19th Century painting of Scotland’s bard Robert Burns – which is thought to conceal hidden Masonic symbols – has revealed he bought the portrait, valued at £2 million, at ...

A portrait of Robert Fergusson has been discovered at a Scottish castle and could help shed new light on the celebrated 18th-century poet. The intriguing discovery coincides with the 250th ...