Burns Night

January 25th marks the annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. Find out about his life and poetry, the Burns supper, and this year’s festivities.

Winter Festivals events search

Scotland will play host to a packed programme of events - many free or discounted - during Scotland's Winter Festivals period. Find an event near you.

Scotland will play host to a packed programme of events during Scotland’s Winter Festivals period. Find an event near you.*

Although all details were correct at the time of publishing Scotland.org can not take responsibility if details change so please check events own websites for further details.

*Further event information will be added throughout the coming weeks.

Burns Haggis Address

Try out our interactive animation and address the haggis is true Scots style!

Burns audio quiz

Know your 'Auld Lang Syne' from 'To a Mouse'? Test your knowledge of Burns' poems.

Events map

Send us details of your Burns Night event and get plotted on our Burns world map.

Burns app

Enjoy your Burns Supper with this free app from Scotland.org offering over 550 poems and lots more.

Burns facts

Here are 20 things you probably never knew about Scotland's National Bard.

Burns Supper guide

Want to host your own Burns Supper? Our useful party guide will help you celebrate in true Scottish style.

Scotland the world over

Scotland.org has teamed up with Blipfoto to create an amazing film for Burns Night 2012 - it's called Scotland the world over and we need your help to create it. If Scotland's in your heart, you're invited to join in by taking and uploading a photo of a saltire, just like these.

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