Tag: Robert Burns

  • 12 Things You Must Know About Robert Burns

    12 Things You Must Know About Robert Burns

    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 […]

  • Burns Night Supper! Classic Haggis

    Burns Night Supper! Classic Haggis

    Haggis…Serve up a Scottish supper to remember the essential Haggis, Clapshot & Whiskey Sauce! Celtic Canada shares a favourite dish… Ingredients 500g Haggis Clapshot 500g floury spuds, peeled, chopped 500g yellow turnip or Rutabagas as we know in Canada, peeled, chopped 50g butter 75ml  double cream Salt & pepper 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives Whiskey Sauce […]

  • 10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ROBERT BURNS

    10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ROBERT BURNS

    The world will soon again, on 25th January, be celebrating birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s best-loved son and its National Bard. His passionate and inspiring songs and poetry have touched many hearts and influenced thousands of people around the globe. No matter which corner of the world you come from, whether it’s China, Russia, Mexico or […]

  • Scotland Comes to Ontario with “The Reel Celts” Band, Returning With Their “Real Rabbie Burns” Concert!

    Scotland Comes to Ontario with “The Reel Celts” Band, Returning With Their “Real Rabbie Burns” Concert!

    “The Reel Celts” band will delivering their fantastic Robbie Burns Day concert to celtic music lovers in three regions: Thurs Jan 25 at Fergus Grand Theatre (Fergus is the home of the Highland Games), Sat Jan 27 at the John Elliott Theatre in Georgetown, and, Sun Jan 28 at the Midland Cultural Centre. Their definitive […]