Celebrating Burns Night in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
21 January 2025
A special day of the year celebrated throughout Scotland, Burns Night takes place on 25 January – this is the anniversary of the poet Robert Burns’ birth, one of the most famous Scots in history.
Burns Night calls for a grand celebration that includes poetry, haggis, whisky, and time spent with loved ones. Before tucking into a delicious Burns Supper, the prayer known as The Selkirk Grace is spoken:
‘Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it; But we hae meat, and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be thankit.’
Afterwards, the starter is served followed by the haggis being piped in where the host then performs the famous Burns Night poem titled Address to a Haggis. Once toasting to the haggis has taken place, the main meal would be served.
Here are some great Burns Night events for you and your friends to get involved in:
The Fife Arms Burns Supper - 24 January
Visit The Fife Arms this January to commemorate the life of Scotland’s most beloved bard, poet and lyricist. Every year, Burns Night is celebrated here to appreciate his contribution to Scottish culture and history. There is no place more atmospheric than the Fife Arms to mark this uniquely Scottish event. From a burns supper, pipe band, fire performance, ceilidh and many more Scottish activities, you do not want to miss out!
Image: The Fife Arms
Burns Ceilidh Supper at Beach Ballroom – 23 & 24 January
Found by Aberdeen’s beach boulevard, the Beach Ballroom was built in 1926 and is known for hosting fantastic events. They’re serving up a traditional Burns Ceilidh Supper that includes haggis, neeps and tatties, followed by cranachan cheesecake. You can also expect entertainment from Iron Broo Ceilidh Band and Toastmaster!
Sláinte Mhath!
However you choose to celebrate, we hope you have a lovely Burns Night with your family and friends. If you’d like to see the full list of events happening in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, then please head to our What’s On page.
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