Pull up your hose (kilt socks), whack on your tartan apron, and get ready for Burns Night. Robbie Burns is Scotland’s most famous poet, and his name is known across the globe as one of Scotland’s greatest icons. The celebration takes place on Robbie’s birthday anniversary, the 25th of January. (his friends messed that one up on the first Burns supper, they got the date wrong!). Whoops…
So whether you have big plans for Burns Night, or are going to have a chilled one at home, then enjoy it and celebrate with us. As is traditional, we’ll be conversing (and competing) with friends and colleagues in our very best Burns’ Scottish accent. If you really want to impress your friends and family check out our 12 best Robert Burns facts below.