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Celebrating Burns Night!

25 Jan 2024
Written by Eilidh Hamilton
General
Excerpt from Address to a Haggis
Excerpt from Address to a Haggis

Burns Night is celebrated every year on 25 January in honour of Scotland's national Bard, Robert Burns.

Burns Suppers started in 1759 and are now a worldwide phenomenon. 'Yer' traditional dinner is haggis, neeps, and tatties as well as the host performing the famous Burns Night poem, Address to a Haggis.

Did you learn any Burns poetry at Heriot's that you still remember today? 

Are you getting together with Former Pupils this weekend to celebrate Burns Night, or do you have any memories of attending a Burns Supper with other Former Pupils over the years? 

Please share any photos or memories with the Development Team on dev@george-heriots.com.

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