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WE’RE all about the Bard this week, hopefully it will stick a smile on your sonsie faces. First up is the Burns Night at 18 St Andrews. Masterchef The Professionals winner Derek Johnstone is putting on quite the spread at this stunning rooftop restaurant with unrivalled views of the West Sands and the menu sounds incredible. Obviously the chieftain of the pudding race is represented, but if that isn’t your bowl of cranachan then there are mouth watering other choices. Piper and poetry of course abounds. You could also make a night of it, with a stay in the hotel. Tuesday at 7pm To book contact www.marineandlawn.com/rusacksstandrews

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THE one and only Dave Anderson and actor Iain Robertson are doing a rerr wee night in Oran Mor at the top of Byres Road in Glasgow. They’ll be joined for the evening by Annie Grace, Hannah Howie, and Brian James O’Sullivan. Enjoy the words of the Bard, the paintings of the late great Alasdair Gray, sip a nip of our national drink and long for the day when we shall celebrate in an independent socialist republic of Scotland. For tickets head over to www.oran-mor.co.uk/whats-on/event/burns-night-2022-with-dave-anderson-friends

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SADLY we’re still in pandemic and not everyone can be with those they love on Burns night and so some amazing talent, including Alan Cumming, is taking part in an online celebration. The night has earned the moniker Nae Ordinary Burns Supper. Fiona Kennedy will host the event from her home in Aberdeen and the evening will feature live music, poetry and will support some great charities. For all the gen, log on to www.naeordinaryburnssupper.eventbrite.co.uk and it costs £10. Tuesday at 7:30pm

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ALSO taking place online is the one and only Big Burns Supper hosted by our very own Eddi Reader and featuring some incredibly talent including Eddi herself, KT Tunstall, Colonel Mustard and The Dijon 5, Skerryvore and many more and its totally FREE. Taking place virtually on Burns Night at 7:30pm log on to www.bigburnssupper.com for the gen.

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HAVE you your own kilt and shiny patent shoes? A few quid in the bank? Then how about treating yourself to a right fancy do at Prestonfield House, luxurious and lavish are the catchwords of the day. Frank Ross, Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh is hosting his fundraising Burns Supper 2022, in aid of the OneCity Trust on Friday March 3, and tickets go on sale this week. The evening will begin at 6.30pm with a welcome glass of fizz, a three course meal with the finest Scottish ingredients and half a bottle of wine per guest. Dress Code: Black Tie with a touch of tartan. For bookings log on to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rt-hon-lord-provost-of-edinburghs-fundraising-burns-supper

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TOAST the Bard in his own backyard. The wonderful Brig O’Doon hotel is hosting their annual event, right across from where the man himself was born. The entertainment is second to none with the fabulous Karen Dunbar and Scottish comedian David Sole and many more. The supper is in aid of Ayrshire hospice. Saturday March 5 but tickets available today! www.ayrshirehospice.org/event/burns-supper-2022

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I’VE saved the best for last. A night out at the Kimpton Charlotte Square in the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town is a treat fit for Rabbie Burns himself. A Burns at the Garden Room restaurant -- Aizle. Aizle is a Scottish word meaning “a glowing hot ember”, a fitting definition for a venue with a sparky approach to fine-dining. The hotel has rooms to die for if you fancy making a night of it.