Celebrate Burns Night with a Traditional Bagpiper
Experienced Bagpipers for Burns Night & Burns Suppers
Held on or around the 25th of January to mark the birthday of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, Burns Nights are a cherished celebration of Scottish culture, poetry, and tradition.
After the Selkirk Grace:
Some hae meat and canna eat,
And some wad eat that want it;
But we hae meat, and we can eat,
And sae let the Lord be thankit.
The haggis is ceremoniously piped in, led by the bagpiper to the host's table. This iconic moment sets the tone for the evening.
The piper may perform traditional tunes such as A Man's a Man for A' That, Robbie Burns Medley, or The Star O' Robbie Burns. Following this, the Address to a Haggis is recited by the host, piper, or a guest.
At the line "His knife see rustic Labour dicht", the speaker draws and cleans a knife. Then, with "An' cut you up wi' ready slicht", the haggis is sliced open, a theatrical and beloved highlight of the night.
A whisky toast follows, and guests sit down to enjoy the meal. After dinner, speeches and toasts continue the celebration.
Click here to view and download the Address to a Haggis poem
