Burns Night, also known as Robert Burns Night or Rabbie Burns Day, is a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. It takes place on Thursday 25th January in 2024.

'Burns Night' (the first ‘Burns supper’) originated in 1801 when nine of the Bard’s closest friends gathered to commemorate the fifth anniversary of his death with haggis, performances and speeches in honour of his work. It has since been repeated every year on his birthday, thus beginning the tradition of Burns Night.

The celebrations at our restaurants look something like this:

To start, everyone takes their seats, and the host recites The Selkirk Grace, a Burns prayer said before meals.

The meal of a traditional Burns supper is served.

Sample menu

Starter

Cullen Skink

Scottish vegetable broth

Served with warm sourdough and salted butter

Dram of whiskey

Then, we Address The Haggis
(While the haggis is served, the host performs Address to a Haggis and a toast is made to this famous Scottish delicacy)

Main

Haggis neeps and tatties

Veggie haggis neeps and tatties

Both served with a whiskey sauce

Dessert

Cranachan
A Scottish trifle made with whiskey and oats, whipped cream, and raspberries

Traditionally, other recitals then follow, and finally everyone stands to sing Auld Lang Syne (participation optional).

Whether you are Scottish or simply a fan of their culinary mastery, come and dine at one of our restaurants and enjoy a selection of Scottish taste treasures.

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Burns Night special menu

Sample menu

Starter

Main

Dessert