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How to celebrate Burns Night 2024
25 January marks the birthday of Scotland’s pre-eminent poet, Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns and you can bet we’ll be celebrating this oh-so-Scottish night in style. So, whether you’re in Scotland or elsewhere in the world, we’re giving you the low down on how to celebrate Burns Night 2024
How to celebrate Burns Night 2024
The first Burns supper was held in the summer of 1801 when nine of Robert Burns’ closest friends gathered together to mark the anniversary of their dear friend’s death. Over 200 years later and, with the exception of a toasted sheep’s head, the traditions of that night have remained almost totally unchanged.
Read more about the history of Burn’s Night and its traditions, here.
Now celebrated on the night of the Scottish Bard’s birthday, 25 January, Burns Night is perhaps, with the exception of Hogmanay, the biggest night in the Scottish calendar. So, wherever you are in the world, here’s how to celebrate Burns Night 2024.
How to celebrate Burns Night 2024 in Scotland
Robert Burns Birthplace and Museum, Alloway, Ayrshire
12 – 27 January
The Robert Burns Birthplace and Museum in Alloway will be holding a host of exciting events this January to celebrate the life and work of Robert Burns. The events, taking place between 12th and 27th January will include haggis hunting, a ceilidh and a spectacular Blazing Burns event on Saturday 27.
Find out more and book your tickets here.
Burns Night 2024 Supper at Marine & Lawn’s venues
26 January 2024
Each of Marine and Lawn’s luxurious venues across Scotland will be preparing a special menu featuring traditional Scottish dishes, such as haggis, neeps, and tatties, as well as a selection of fine whiskies including Bowmore and Glenkinchie. In addition, they will be hosting a range of entertainment, including the famous Burns Night haggis poem Address to a Haggis.
Burns Night 2024 at Òran Mór, Glasgow
25 January 2024
Based inside an old church, this ultra-cool venue is serving celebration of the national Bard. Including live music, a ceilidh, and a special three-course meal with whisky pairings. This year, immerse yourself in the poetic world of Burns as the auditorium transforms with an art collection relocating from the main bar, showcasing captivating artwork inspired by the Bard.
Burns Supper aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh
26 – 27 January 2024
Celebrate the birth of Scotland’s national bard aboard a boat fit for a Queen, with a red-carpet welcome, a drinks and canapé reception, a tour of the yacht, and a five-course menu served in the State Dining Room, live traditional Scottish music, and a whisky tasting, of course.
Burns & Beyond Festival, Edinburgh
January 25-28 2024
A celebration of the life & legacy of Robert Burns through traditional and contemporary art & culture throughout the city centre. Highlights include the Museum Lates: Big Burns Ceilidh at the National Museum of Scotland.
A poetic Burns Night 2024 at Forgan’s, St Andrews & Dundee
January 25 2024
Both Forgan’s venues will be serving up a Scottish feast in the week of Burns Night in their very own rousing celebration of the national Bard. Expect classic Scottish fare with a twist, an extensive selection of Scottish gins and and tipples, and live entertainment for the ultimate Rabbie Burns bash!
Raise a dram to Rabbie with Burns Night 2024 at Links House
January 26-28 2024
The luxurious Links House, located just 100m from the first tee at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, are offering a two-night getaway in the Scottish Highlands to celebrate Rabbie Burns in ultimate Highland style. Commencing on 26 January, the two night celebration will include a sumptuous Burns Night supper, including the traditional ‘Address to a Haggis’, and fine whiskies to taste and enjoy, courtesy of The Dalmore, plus a Haggis Hunt, poetry recitals and plenty of live music.
Find out more here.
Enjoy a luxurious Burns Supper at Prestonfield House in Edinburgh
January 25 2024
Opulent Prestonfield House’s Burns Supper is not to be missed. The exclusive luxury hotel returns this year with its legendary Burns Supper, for an evening of fine dining and cultural delights. For Burns Night 2024 guests will be welcomed with a drink before sitting down to enjoy an indulgent three-course supper, plenty of whisky and will hear from revered guest speakers throughout the night.
Book your place here.
How to celebrate Burns Night 2024 in USA and Canada
The 29th Annual ASF Burns Night Gala Celebration, New York
19 January 2024
The American Scottish Foundation returns for its 29th year to celebrate Scotland’s bard, complete with the essential ‘Address to a Haggis.’
americanscottishfoundation.com
Annual Burns Dinner with St Andrews Society of Toronto ON
January 19 2024
Join the St Andrew’s Society of Toronto for a traditional Burns Night supper. The dinner will follow the time-honoured format with the Address to a Haggis, The Immortal Memory and Toasts to the Lassies and Laddies.
Burns Statue Celebration, Toronto, ON
January 25 2024
Celebrate Scotland’s national bard with haggis, neeps, tatties, and good cheer at the Robert Burns Statue in Toronto.
ASCI Robert Burns Night Supper, Asheville, NC
January 25 2024
Enjoy a charity benefit celebration of Rabbie Burns’ 265th birthday, with a three-course dinner, whisky tastings and Scottish music.
ashevillesistercities.org/event/2024-robert-burns-nightsupper
The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati Rabbie Burns Supper, Cincinatti, OH
The Caledonian Society of Cincinnati invite you to celebrate Burns Night 2024 with an evening of pipes, drums, and merrymaking.
How to celebrate Burns Night 2024 in Australia
Scottish Weekender, NSW
19-21 January 2024
A chance to celebrate Scotland’s favourite day of the year with a Burns Night 2024 supper and a cèilidh.
How to celebrate Burns Night 2024 at home
We’ve got lots of tips on hosting your own Burns Night here, and if you’re hosting a whisky tasting click here.
If you’re looking for some recipe inspiration for your own Burns Night 2024, read on…
US readers can have a taste of Scotland delivered to their door with Scottish Gourmet USA
Have delicious Scottish dishes, including haggis, delivered straight to our door and celebrate all things Scottish with friends and family on 25 January, thanks to Scottish Gourmet.
Order yours now here.
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What is Burns Night: The history behind the Scottish celebration
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