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Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns, was such a fan of haggis, he even wrote an address to it.
Haggis is usually served at the annual celebration of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, whose most famous work includes Address to a Haggis (Picture Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
So, what are the ingredients, why do we eat it, and what is Burns’ Address to a Haggis all about? Here is everything you need to know.
Why did Robert Burns write Address to a Haggis?
In 1786, Burns wrote his famous poem, Address to a Haggis because of his admiration for the Scottish dish, which by that time had become expensive and sought-after.
Burns Night in a Box - North East pubs offer lockdown alternative to a night out
Missing your usual Burns Night Supper? Here is how you can order in a traditional feast including that address to the haggis
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With Burns Night coming up on January 25, two North East chefs have come up with a lockdown alternative to the traditional celebratory suppers usually hosted at venues around the region.