Burns night is held tonight, 25th January. Robert or Rabbie Burns was born on this date in 1759. Tonight, his life and work is celebrated over a Burns Supper. It’s a January date for celebration!
A Burns night supper will likely consist off haggis, neeps and tatties. This will be washed down with some whisky. Rabbie Burns was a poet and a songwriter, his work is known across the world. In Scotland, if you are in your late 50s and upwards, you will have no doubt studied Burns at School. Linda Mellor said, “despite it being more than 5 decades ago, I can still fondly recall two verses of ‘A red, red rose’ with ease.”
O my Luve’s like a red, red rose,
That’s newly sprung in June;
O my Luve’s like the melodie
That’s sweetly play’d in tune.As fair are thou, my bonie lass,
So deep in luve am I;
And I will luve thee still, my Dear,
Till a’ the seas gang dry.
Burns night tradition
People across the world will gather together for one of the biggest Scottish-themed celebrations of the year. The haggis will take pride of place (vegetarian options are available). There is sure to be a song or two as the whisky flows. Maybe a recital of some of your favourite poems. Another favourite, perfectly reflecting the joy of the highlands and the deer is ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands’ by Robert Burns.
Whatever your favourites, Slàinte Mhath!
