Burns Night

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Rachel McCormack and the Destino Education team at the Burns Supper in Mexico City

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I organised a Burns Supper in Mexico City - here's what it was like

Robert Burns visited the north-east of England in 1787

Robert Burns visited the north-east of England in 1787

Banner speaks to Burns’s legacy in England’s north-east

Alistair Heather with Kyle Falconer of The View, who will sing Scots Wha Hae

Alistair Heather with Kyle Falconer of The View, who will sing Scots Wha Hae

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'Richly cultural' BBC Burns Night show to feature star-studded line-up

The cancelled manuscript of Ye Jacobites by Name in the handwriting of Robert Burns was discovered in the collection of Burns materials held at Barnbougle Castle, near Edinburgh

The cancelled manuscript of Ye Jacobites by Name in the handwriting of Robert Burns was discovered in the collection of Burns materials held at Barnbougle Castle, near Edinburgh

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Rediscovered Robert Burns manuscript reveals his 'dangerous' political views

Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne and was born in Alloway, Ayrshire on January 25, 1759.

Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne and was born in Alloway, Ayrshire on January 25, 1759.

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Who was Robert Burns and why do we celebrate Burns Night every year?

Gemma Costa (left) and Marta Negro (right) are preparing to host a Burns supper with a twist

Gemma Costa (left) and Marta Negro (right) are preparing to host a Burns supper with a twist

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How one couple from Edinburgh are hosting a Burns Night supper with a twist

The Macaulay's vegetarian haggis from Aldi washed down well with a sip of Irn-Bru

The Macaulay's vegetarian haggis from Aldi washed down well with a sip of Irn-Bru

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I tried Aldi's vegetarian haggis and it might be better than the real deal

Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759.

Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759.

10 facts every Scot needs to know about Robert Burns as we mark Burns Night

Almost 90% of Scots have fond memories of learning the songs at school

Almost 90% of Scots have fond memories of learning the songs at school

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Scotland's favourite traditional songs revealed ahead of Burns Night

Hugh McMillan read poetry as the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty hosted a 'Scottish Culture Showcase'

Hugh McMillan read poetry as the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty hosted a 'Scottish Culture Showcase'

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I read poetry for Rishi Sunak on Burns Night - here's what it was like

Chris Tait, a Burns reanactor, with Ella Chambers

Chris Tait, a Burns reanactor, with Ella Chambers

Huge Burns Night event raises £50,000 for charity

Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty smile as they prepare to sample a traditional haggis toastie for Burns Night

Rishi Sunak and wife Akshata Murty smile as they prepare to sample a traditional haggis toastie for Burns Night

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Cockney haggis toasties served at PM's Burns Supper

Pick up a Ballintaggart Burns Box with all the goodies you need to toast Scotland’s bard at home

Pick up a Ballintaggart Burns Box with all the goodies you need to toast Scotland’s bard at home

BURNS NIGHT ROUND UP

Some of the best Burns Night events across Scotland this January

The humble neep is a root vegetable many of us scarcely look twice at the rest of the year

The humble neep is a root vegetable many of us scarcely look twice at the rest of the year

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Don't overlook the miracle of the modern neep this Burns Night

Scots poet Robbie Burns in his cottage composing 'The Cotter's Saturday Night'

Scots poet Robbie Burns in his cottage composing 'The Cotter's Saturday Night'

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Rabbie’s Bairns: Scottish champion of liberty has enthralled generations

James Macsween wants haggis to be on American dinner tables this time next year

James Macsween wants haggis to be on American dinner tables this time next year

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Haggis to hit America for first time after 50-year ban

Some versions of the traditional Burns Night dish include palm oil

Some versions of the traditional Burns Night dish include palm oil

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Please make sure your vegetarian haggis is not costing the Earth

Scots comic Bruce Fummey shared a video of his response to Downing Street's Burns Night invitation

Scots comic Bruce Fummey shared a video of his response to Downing Street's Burns Night invitation

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Scots comic hilariously rejects invite to Burns Night with Rishi Sunak

James Cosmo stressed the importance of children reading the Bard's work

James Cosmo stressed the importance of children reading the Bard's work

Scottish actor James Cosmo recites Robert Burns poem after public vote

Dumfries is set for Burns festival

Dumfries is set for Burns festival

Dumfries is set for 'in person' return of The Big Burns Supper

Russian snubbed by SNP branch for Burns Supper in protest over Ukraine invasion

Russian snubbed by SNP branch for Burns Supper in protest over Ukraine invasion

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SNP group dumps Russian representative from Burns Supper after Ukraine invasion

To celebrate Burns Night, Scots are encouraged to write a poem about the national drink

To celebrate Burns Night, Scots are encouraged to write a poem about the national drink

Poetry competition for whisky lovers launches - with a rare, vintage prize

The first Burns Supper was held in 1801, a few years after the Bard’s death

The first Burns Supper was held in 1801, a few years after the Bard’s death

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What makes haggis Scottish and why do we eat it on Burns Night?

The UK embassy in Argentina is to host its first ever Burns Supper after the diplomat whose family are from the poet's birthplace was appointed as ambassador

The UK embassy in Argentina is to host its first ever Burns Supper after the diplomat whose family are from the poet's birthplace was appointed as ambassador

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UK embassy in Argentina hosts inaugural Robert Burns Supper celebration

Singer Fiona Kennedy will broadcast a Burns Night celebration to thousands across the globe this Tuesday

Singer Fiona Kennedy will broadcast a Burns Night celebration to thousands across the globe this Tuesday

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Singer Fiona Kennedy to broadcast online kitchen ceilidh goes global for Burns Night

Iona Fyfe has been supporting efforts by anti-bigotry campaigners Nil by Mouth to have its ‘Neeps and Taties’ Scots book used in more than 600 Scottish primary schools in the run up to Burns Night

Iona Fyfe has been supporting efforts by anti-bigotry campaigners Nil by Mouth to have its ‘Neeps and Taties’ Scots book used in more than 600 Scottish primary schools in the run up to Burns Night

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Singer Iona Fyfe lends support to charity helping kids use Scots language

Research into previously unseen 18th century maps cast new light on Burns’ relationship with Ellisland – as did tenancy documents signed by the poet himself

Research into previously unseen 18th century maps cast new light on Burns’ relationship with Ellisland – as did tenancy documents signed by the poet himself

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Robert Burns’s barn, byre and stable found after investigation

Butcher Martin Baird presents his haggis. Photo: Helen Barrington

Butcher Martin Baird presents his haggis. Photo: Helen Barrington

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Seven new ways to cook haggis this Burns Night – from some of Scotland's top chefs

We need to get to a point where one of Scotland’s three indigenous languages is associated with more than Robert Burns

We need to get to a point where one of Scotland’s three indigenous languages is associated with more than Robert Burns

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Modern Scots language should be celebrated the same as Robert Burns

What's on in Scotland this week? Seven things for seven days

What's on in Scotland this week? Seven things for seven days

What's on in Scotland this week? Seven things for seven days

Robert Burns impersonator Christopher Tait holds a rare Burns First Edition during a recital at Lyon & Turnbull auctioneers in Edinburgh, Scotland, ahead of its sale in May

Robert Burns impersonator Christopher Tait holds a rare Burns First Edition during a recital at Lyon & Turnbull auctioneers in Edinburgh, Scotland, ahead of its sale in May

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Is celebration of Burns missing the point if we're ridiculed for speaking Scots?

Alan Cumming and other Scottish talent to join virtual Burns Night fundraiser

Alan Cumming and other Scottish talent to join virtual Burns Night fundraiser

Alan Cumming and other Scottish talent to join virtual Burns Night fundraiser