ROBBIE BURNS Events

A bagpiper is essential for a Robbie Burns celebration. Every January 25, people of Scottish heritage, or those who just want to have some fun, celebrate Robbie Burns’ birthday. This famous Scottish Poet is probably best known for “Auld Lang Syne”. The tradition for a Robbie Burns event is well established; pipe in the haggis, recite the “Ode to the Haggis”, toast the haggis, and enjoy the haggis along with your meal. Often, the “Selkirk Grace” is given over the meal and many people enjoy having Burns poems read during the meal. It’s nice to have some extra entertainment as well; perhaps Highland Dancers or a Celtic band.

There are many Burns events presented in January, both at pubs and restaurants and private functions. If you would like to run a Burns event for your group, I’d be happy to pipe for you and if you wish, help with finding Highland Dancers and a really good orator to give the toast to the haggis. Plan ahead though. That’s the busiest time of the year for pipers, so you might find it difficult to find a piper and/or dancers if you wait too late. Book Early!