Burns night is almost upon us, the one night of the year where we celebrate the life and works of auld Rabbie Burns the poet, lyricist and all round Scottish good guy. Do you celebrate it? If not, you definitely should! The 25th January is a night of eating haggis, neeps and tatties, and drinking Scotch whisky, what more could you ask for in a celebration?
Here’s a few unique ways to spend this upcoming Burns night (Saturday 25th January):
Burns’ Night Celebration featuring Eddi Reader
The Ulster Orchestra, in partnership with the Ulster-Scots Agency present this traditional evening of music which will feature Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader, well known for her work with Fairground Attraction and her interpretations of the songs of Scotland’s national poet.
The Damage: £8 – £25
Cruise to Scotland – Burns Supper
If you’re looking for something a little different, Stena Line run a Burns night cruise from Belfast to Scotland. For only £29 per person, you can indulge in a traditional Burns supper with the ceremonial Address to the Haggies, recitation of Burns’ poetry and live Scottish music. From 7.30pm – 1.45am.
The Damage: £29
Linen Hall Library Exhibition
Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns is celebrated with a selection of rare and valuable materials from the Library’s Gibson collection, the largest collection of Burns materials held outside of Scotland. Included will be the 1787 Belfast edition ofPoems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect and the facsimile reprint of the Kilmarnock edition as well as early examples of Burns’ work published in the Belfast News Letter. The Damage: Free
Burns Night on the Nomadic
Join the Nomadic in celebrating Robert Burns’ legacy with a feast of traditional Scottish food and entertainment. From 8pm – 11pm.
The Damage: £30
