Robert Burns Weekend 2025
The Robert Burns weekend is an annual celebration of the life and works of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. The events typically include a traditional Scottish meal, poetry recitations, speeches, and other cultural activities.
WHEN: Friday, JANUARY 24, 2025 -
Saturday, JANUARY 25, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025 | 6 - 9pm: Live Celtic Rock - Kilrush
Scotch Tasting & Complimentary Scotch finger foods
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 6pm: Robert Burns Supper
Reservations required
$80 per person (drinks, tax & tip not included)
Featured Entertainment:
Grey Barr Memorial Pipe Band
Bells & Motley
Highland Dancers
Ballads & Poetry
Address “To a Haggis”
The Robert Burns dinner is a feast for both the stomach and the senses. Traditional Scottish cuisine is served, including haggis, neeps, and tatties. The meal is usually accompanied by whisky, which is also an important part of Scottish culture. Entertainment during the dinner includes recitations of Burns' poetry, bagpipe performances, and traditional Scottish music. The highlight of the night is the "Address to a Haggis," a dramatic reading of Burns' famous poem that celebrates the dish and its importance in Scottish cuisine. Overall, the Robert Burns dinner is a lively celebration of Scotland's rich cultural heritage, and it offers a unique and memorable experience for all who attend.