Burns Night - the preparations begin...
The boys are celebrating Burns Night tonight, with a traditional meal of haggis, neeps and tatties, washed down with a single malt whisky. Nobby is our cook, Ted has dressed up in his Scottish tartan kilt and Ginger is only here for the food and drink!
Burns Night, the anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns, is celebrated annually on 25 January.
The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet's friends, five years after his death. Today, the day - otherwise known as Robert Burns Day - has become popular around the UK.
Widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, Burns is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language. He also wrote in English and is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement. After his death, he became a source of inspiration to founders of liberalism and socialism and greatly influenced Scottish literature.
His most recognised works include Auld Lang Syne, often sung at Hogmanay or New Year's Eve, and Scots Wha Hae, which became an unofficial Scottish national anthem.
Whisky is the usual choice of tipple on Burns Night, either malts or blends. It is traditional to pour a dram over the haggis, but most prefer not to as it changes the taste of the meat and can turn the meal soggy.
Historically, grace is said before a Burns Supper. As the main course was brought in - traditionally a haggis - the host would recite the poem Address to a Haggis.
Burns Night - the preparations begin...
The boys are celebrating Burns Night tonight, with a traditional meal of haggis, neeps and tatties, washed down with a single malt whisky. Nobby is our cook, Ted has dressed up in his Scottish tartan kilt and Ginger is only here for the food and drink!
Burns Night, the anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet Robert Burns, is celebrated annually on 25 January.
The tradition of the Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the poet's friends, five years after his death. Today, the day - otherwise known as Robert Burns Day - has become popular around the UK.
Widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland, Burns is the best known of the poets who have written in the Scots language. He also wrote in English and is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement. After his death, he became a source of inspiration to founders of liberalism and socialism and greatly influenced Scottish literature.
His most recognised works include Auld Lang Syne, often sung at Hogmanay or New Year's Eve, and Scots Wha Hae, which became an unofficial Scottish national anthem.
Whisky is the usual choice of tipple on Burns Night, either malts or blends. It is traditional to pour a dram over the haggis, but most prefer not to as it changes the taste of the meat and can turn the meal soggy.
Historically, grace is said before a Burns Supper. As the main course was brought in - traditionally a haggis - the host would recite the poem Address to a Haggis.