Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture. Burns' best known work is "Auld Lang Syne".
The evening centers on the entrance of the haggis (a type of sausage prepared in a sheep's stomach) on a large platter to the sound of a piper playing bagpipes. When the haggis is on the table, the host reads the "Address to a Haggis". This is an ode that Robert Burns wrote to the Scottish dish. At the end of the reading, the haggis is ceremonially sliced into two pieces and the meal begins.
Along with the Haggis, Neeps (turnips) and Tatties (potatoes) are served alongside roast beef. Vegetarians need not worry as there is plenty of everything to eat.

The entertainment for the evening will be rounded out with toasts to the Bard and the Ladies and a few other things then the pipe bands will entertain along with some highland dancers. The evening will finish with everyone joining in with Scottish Country Dancing (lessons included!).




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