Wordsworth, Keats, Byron, Kipling...all incredible poets whose work will undoubtedly live forever. But how many of them have an annual feast dedicated to them? It is nearly two hundred and fifty years since Robert Burns was born in Ayrshire and once again supermarkets from Liverpool to Los Angeles are stocking up on haggis as people get ready to celebrate Burns Night. Find out more about hosting a Burns' Supper or a book group night.

Burns' Night 2008

About Burns

We explore the many different aspects of Burns' legacy, as well as giving you tips on how to host the perfect Burns' Supper.

Voices of Scotland

Visitor from Mexico saying: Everybody said that the streets would be full of people, laughing, having a good time – it's awesome.

Burns Events

It's not just the Scots who celebrate this January. Today Burns' Night is a truly international event. From Aberdeen to Argentina, find out how the world commemorates our most famous son.

Burns Interactive

Watch Burns come alive as actor Andy Weir reads from his poetry and introduces some little known Burns facts and great Burns' night recipes.

Download your own Burns desktop background

Had a great time celebrating Burns' Night? Why not tell us about your evening and send us your pictures?