Burns Night is celebrated on 25 January. Every year Burns Night takes place on 25 January as it is the birthday of the 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Burns Night is traditionally celebrated with a poetry recitation (including the classic “Address to a Haggis”), live music (including the piping in of the haggis), lots of singing, traditional ceilidh dancing, some whisky drinking, and a Burns supper with haggis.
There is no shortage of places to celebrate Burns Night in Scotland, and here is a sampling of the venues that normally host events for Burns Night in Edinburgh.
St Columba’s Hospice Burns Supper – The St Columba’s Hospice Burns Supper at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange is a perennial favourite. The festivities include dancing, music, and traditional Scottish food. Tickets sell out every year, so make sure to book in advance if you plan to attend.
Burns Night at Teviot Debating Hall – There is a Burns Night ceilidh at Edinburgh University every year. It features a ceilidh band playing live music, and haggis, neeps, and tatties for all.
Burns Supper at the Whiski Bar – The Whiski Bar on the Royal Mile celebrates Burns Night in Edinburgh with a lunch and dinner of Cock-a-Leekie soup, MacSweens haggis, and cranachan.