Supping and sipping

An evening of fun and flavour awaits at Lost Shore. Partnering with Fable Whisky, the team at Lost Kitchen presents a multi-course Burns Night Supper featuring all the classics, plus whisky-cured salmon and Rab-themed pizza. After supper, you can boogie down at the ceilidh or explore Fable’s exhibition of whisky-inspired art. Newbridge, Saturday 24 January.

Mark Burns Night under the stars at Dynamic Earth’s Celestial Celebration. In addition to a delicious two-course supper, guests can look forward to an hour of entertainment from award-winning artists, finished off by an all-new piece commissioned specially for this evening. Edinburgh, Saturday 24 January.

Early birds who’d prefer a Burns breakfast to a supper need look no further than Dishoom’s Haggis Pau, a favourite from its Glasgow restaurant making its way to Edinburgh for the first time, from Monday 19 January. Using local ingredients, this dish adds a Bombay twist to the Scottish delicacy.

Enjoy a luxurious Burns Supper at The Leddie, with a welcome cocktail on arrival and a four-course meal in which each course is thoughtfully paired with a Balvenie whisky. Balvenie ambassador Sean Fennelly will be your guide for the evening, sharing the stories behind each dram. Aberlady, Friday 23 January.

Dine in splendour with the knowledge that you’re supporting a good cause at The Big Burns Ball. A mouth-watering three-course supper will be followed by dancing, live music and a raffle, with all profits going towards The Matthew Smith Fund, a charity supporting people with brain tumours. VOCO Grand Central Glasgow Hotel, Saturday 24 January. 

Burns for bairns

Take the whole family along to Sloans’ Grand Ballroom for its Wee Ceilidh, led by Sloans’ in-house band and caller. Tots can dance their fill and then head over to the colouring table for some relaxed fun, or keep on spinning in the hopes of winning the coveted ‘best dancer’ prize. Glasgow, Saturday 24 January.

Fill those rumbling tummies at Ellisland Museum And Farm’s Bairns Burns Supper for an afternoon of storytelling, games and a tasty kids’ portion of haggis, neeps and tatties. With live bagpipe music and short poetry readings, there’s no better place to introduce wee ones to Burns than at his own home. Dumfries, Sunday 25 January.

Robert Burns was so inspired by Stirling Castle that he wrote the famous ‘Lines On Stirling’ after visiting. See the castle that stirred his imagination and have a go at addressing the haggis at Burns An' A’ That. Sunday 25 January.

Music and ceilidhs

Dance in Burns’ footsteps at Annasachs Burns Night Ceilidh, taking place at the Counting House where Burns himself was once entertained. Enjoy a complimentary dram and let your hair down with a night of informal beginner-friendly fun. Edinburgh, Friday 23 – Sunday 25 January.

What better way to commemorate the life of Robert Burns than with Celtic Connections, one of Scotland’s most iconic music festivals? Head to Kelvingrove Burns Night Concert (Sunday 25 January) for a mega line-up of music, song and spoken-word performances in the stunning surroundings of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, or opt for a more intimate celebration with Amy Lord’s Burns workshop, where you will be taught to sing in harmony to a selection of Burns’ songs. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow, Saturday 24 January.

Theatre

Inspired by one of Burns’ most enduring poems, folk singer Mairi Campbell presents Auld Lang Syne, a show about friendships, relationships, success and failure. It features beautiful folk music blended with animation and movement to create an unforgettable theatrical experience. Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, Saturday 24 January.

Following a sell-out Fringe run, The Burns Project is back. Set around a dinner table and accompanied by live music, this immersive theatrical production takes inspiration from Robert Burns’ private letters, giving you a chance to meet the man behind the myth. The Georgian House, Edinburgh, various dates.

Alternative Burns night

Why not take a more active approach and participate in Innis & Gunn’s Burns Day 5k? Lace up those trainers and join running coach Mark Baxter as he leads you through Rabbie Burns’ Edinburgh. With a free pint to look forward to after the run, and non-alcoholic options available, there’s no reason not to get running. Innis & Gunn Taproom, Edinburgh, Sunday 25 January.

Robert isn’t the only famous Burns around. King Tut's invites you to their Byrnes Night party, a joint celebration of Scotland’s most iconic poet and Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne. This must be the place for a once in a lifetime party. Glasgow, Wednesday 21 January.