Robert burns night

To those not accustomed to the Scottish tradition, Robert Burns Night might seem an odd thing. In the middle of the cold, dark, long winter, Scots (and many

What are the Burns Night traditions to expect at a typical Burns Supper? Find out about Robert Burns and how to celebrate Burns Night.

At the heart of the celebration of Robert Burns is the Burns Supper or Burns Night—a traditional Scottish dinner typically accompanied by numerous speeches, recitals of Burns poetry and, of course, numerous drams of Scotland’s golden elixir.

Burns Night is an annual event that celebrates the life and works of the Scottish national poet Robert Burns who was born on 25th January 1759. Burns Night consists of traditional Scottish dancing, poem recitals and a meal that includes haggis, neeps, tatties and whisky. Find out exactly how to celebrate Burns Night, where the best Burns Night events take place, and why Robert Burns is so famous with this ultimate guide to Burns Night in Scotland.

Burns Night 25th January is the birthday of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns which is celebrated with a Burns Night Supper and poetry readings.

An brief reflective moment in the middle of Robert Burns' riotous poem, Tam O'Shanter.

Burns Night in Scotland celebrates the life and works of Robert Burns (aka Rabbie Burns), a world famous, 18th century Scottish poet and writer

Pay homage to everyone's favourite bard, Robert Burns with a Burns Night Supper. It's the midwinter party you never knew you were missing! #burnsnight #burnssupper

.... and indeed it was braw for our Rabbie Burns Night Dinner, it was -12C outside. Scotland's favourite son and poet, Rabbie Burns, was born in Alloway, Scotland, on January 25, 1759, and this year celebrates 253 years since his birth. He died in Dumfries, Scotland, on July 21, 1796. Robert Burns' acquaintances held the first Burns' supper on July 21, the anniversary of his death, in Ayrshire, Scotland, in the late 1700s. The date was later changed to January 25, which marks his birthday…

How To Throw a Burns Night Celebration