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The days around January 25 are when we come together as Scots to celebrate our national bard, Robert Burns. The Ayrshire-born poet is not just considered Scotland’s most important poet, but also one of the most important globally.
His poems and songs are well-known to just about every Scot, and who can resist following along to poems like To a Mouse - “Wee, sleeket, cowran, tim’rous beastie”.
Plenty of places around Glasgow will be celebrating his birthday this year - with opportunities for kids to get involved too. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s Burns Night celebrations.
1. Murder Maist Fowl - Burns Night Murder Mystery
A Burns Night with a difference at Arta as you immerse yourself in a murder mystery set in 1792. Tickets are £60 per person and include a 3 course meal, dram of whiskey on arrival and the interactive show. Saturday, 25 January. Arta - 62 Albion St, Glasgow G1 1PA | Contributed
2. Gang Thegither Wi Us This Burns Night
The Citizen will celebrate the national poet of Scotland with a Burns Supper on Thursday, 23 January. A healthy helping of haggis, neeps and tatties followed by a wee nip of The Macallan 12 in tribute. £40 per person. The Citizen - 24 St Vincent Pl, Glasgow G1 2EU | Contributed
3. Burns Night at the Museum
Take part in a truly unique Burns Night experience as actors celebrate the Bard with a an exclusive stadium tour brought to life by talented actors celebrating the 1960 European Cup Final, Eintracht Frankfurt v Real Madrid, followed by a whisky tasting from Clydeside Distillery. £99 per person. Friday, 24 January 2025. Hampden Park - Letherby Dr, Glasgow G42 9BA Photo: Google Maps
4. Braw Bairns
Let little ones celebrate the Bard at the Mitchell Library. A full Scots language family day programme of events featuring traditional stories, songs and crafts. Free, but booking required. Saturday, 25 January. The Mitchell Library - North St, Glasgow G3 7DN | Jim - stock.adobe.com