With Burns Night 2021 fast approaching, although looking a bit different this year, people can still mark the big night by enjoying a host of virtual Burns celebrations and suppers. January 25 is known worldwide as Burns Night - the birthday of Robert Burns, Scotland’s national bard – traditionally celebrated with a meal of haggis, turnip (‘neeps’) and potatoes (‘tatties’), and a wee dram of whisky. Some of these events include Dumfries’ famous Big Burns Supper - with comedy, music and entertainment – going digital for the first time, the National Trust for Scotland’s Big Burns Night In, streaming live from Robert Burns Cottage in Alloway and haggis producer Macsween’s plans for the largest virtual Burns Supper.
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Crack out the tartan and get ready to celebrate one of the best nights of the year.
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MacSween managing director James Macsween will bring what the Edinburgh firm hopes to be the largest virtual Burns Supper ever to homes across the globe.
The event will be broadcast live on Macsween’s Facebook page on Burns Night at 7pm – a time when many will be at home instead of taking part in the usual celebrations with friends in person.
James Macsween, managing drector of Macsween of Edinburgh, said: “Burns Night is a special time of year that combines haggis, whisky and poetry with lots of fun and laughter. We didn’t want anyone to miss out because of the times we live in.