Celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns (1759-1796)
Burns Night
The traditional meal of haggis, neeps and tatties at Dundee Burns Club's 160th annual Burns supper, on 25 January 2020
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25 January (traditional)
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A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), the author of many Scots poems. The suppers are normally held on or near the poet's birthday, 25 January, known as Burns Night (Scots: Burns Nicht; Scottish Gaelic: Oidhche na Taigeise)[1] also called Robert Burns Day or Rabbie Burns Day (or Robbie Burns Day in Canada). However, in principle, celebrations may be held at any other time of the year. Burns suppers are held all around the world.[2][3]
SlàinteMhath! Burns Supper (25 Jan 2024) with haggis, neeps and tatties and a glass of whisky. Pic by Evelyn Hollow (Uncanny)
^"Oidhche na Taigeise". Am Faclair Beag. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
^"Interactive Map of Burns Suppers". www.burnsc21.glasgow.ac.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
^"Global appeal of the Bard endures with 2,500 Burns Suppers plotted on world map". www.scotsman.com. 18 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
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