The poet
Robert Burns wrote in Scots and English and remains one of Scotland’s best-known literary figures.


A supper with a story.
Burns Night honours Robert Burns, the Scottish poet born on 25 January 1759. Suppers often feature haggis, readings of his poetry, music and a toast to the evening.
Discover the storyBurns Night honours Robert Burns, the Scottish poet born on 25 January 1759. Suppers often feature haggis, readings of his poetry, music and a toast to the evening.
Robert Burns wrote in Scots and English and remains one of Scotland’s best-known literary figures.
An Address to a Haggis traditionally opens the centrepiece of a Burns supper.
The song is associated worldwide with New Year celebrations.
The best-known Burns Night rituals bring people together: a meal, Scottish verse and the traditional address to the haggis.



The best-known Burns Night rituals bring people together: a meal, Scottish verse and the traditional address to the haggis.
AN EXPERIENCE FOR THIS DAY
A supper with a story.
An Address to a Haggis traditionally opens the centrepiece of a Burns supper.
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