For 220 years, Burns suppers have been a way for Scots to come together and celebrate our national Bard with poetry, food, drink and joviality. Evidently this year will be different. But just because Burns night will be more muted in 2021, it doesn’t mean it can’t be special, with low-key celebrations offering an opportunity to try out new twists on old traditions. We’ve rounded up the best ways that you can enjoy Burns night at home, from virtual toasts to home-cooked haggis.
Enjoy a virtual party at the ‘World’s Biggest Online Burns Supper’
Unable to hold their normal fundraising Burns supper in Glasgow, charity Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland will instead host an online, live-streamed event on Burns Night. Hosted by comedian Fred MacAulay, the supper is set to feature a toast from Janey Godley, poetry recitals from Chris Tait and Bruce Fummey, as well as Travis frontman Fran Healy performing Auld Lang’s Syne.