Burns Night Supper

What is Burns Night?:

Robert Burns (Rabbie Burns) (1759 – 1796) is Scotland’s most famous poet. He is celebrated in Scotland and beyond on the anniversary of his birth (January 25th ) which is known as Burns Night. Robert Burns may be Scottish but the celebrations are held throughout the world, anywhere where his work appreciated. The celebrations take place around a highly ceremonial Burn's Night Supper.

How is Burn's Night Celebrated?:

Rabbie Burns is celebrated on Burns Night where Scots gather together for a Burns Night Supper which consists of traditional Scottish fare. One important 'guest' at the supper will always be a Haggis which was immortalized in Robbie Burns' poem Address to a Haggis. 

What Happens on Burns Night?:

A traditional ceremony (below) is usually held at formal dinners and large gatherings but anyone can host a Burns Supper as long as you will pay honor to the Bard and celebrate his memory, there's no way you can get it wrong!

Burns Night Supper Menu

5 Course Dinner

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Scotch broth Soup

Served with Crusty Bread

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Haggis

With Neaps & Tatties

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Sirloin of Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding

Or

Pouched Scottish Salmon with a hollandaise sauce  

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Served with Individual Dauphinois potatoes,

New potatoes roasted in extra virgin oil & fresh rosemary

Seasonal Vegetables

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Freshly made Apple pie & Cream

Or

Tipsy Laird Trifle

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Freshly Brewed Coffee

&

After Dinner Mints

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