A Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), the author of many Scots poems.

Jan 25, 2024 · Burns Night is celebrated every year on 25 January in honour of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. The Ayrshire poet and lyricist died in 1796, at the age of 37, but he is still regarded...

Jan 25, 2023 · Scotland celebrates with a Burns Night Supper. Learn the traditions and what Scots do to remember Robert Burns. Find out what happens on a Burns Night dinner?

Jan 26, 2015 · Around the world tributes to Robert Burns are held through the ritual of the Burns' Supper. Originally started a few years after his death by a group of his friends and acquaintances, to …

Mar 28, 2025 · Burns Night or a Burns Supper is a Scottish tradition of celebrating the birthday of the poet Robert Burns. A Burns Supper is a dinner or ‘supper’ complete with a special Scottish menu …

Nov 20, 2025 · Your complete Burns Supper guide! Master the history, ceremony, authentic menu, Selkirk Grace, and toasts. Get the step-by-step hosting blueprint here.

Jan 22, 2025 · The first Burns Night supper was held on 21 July 1801 at the cottage where Burns was born in Alloway. Nine ‘honest men of Ayr’ gathered to mark the fifth anniversary of his death, led by...

Nov 14, 2019 · The first Burns Supper was held in 1801, exactly five years after the death of Robert Burns. Nine men, surely missing the comfort of their friend’s prose, gathered on this anniversary for a …

What makes a Burns Supper? The singularly most important element of any Burns Supper must surely be Fun ! In this article, we explain the traditions of a Burns Supper and also show you how to host …

Your ultimate guide to celebrating Burns Night on January 25th. Including what is Burns Night, what is a Burns Supper, Burns Night party ideas and more.