Burns Night in Dumfries

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway

LocationDumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
CostBurns suppers typically cost about £25 to £50. Museums have separate entry fees.
Best timeAround 25 January. Check local events.
How longAn evening

What to expect

Burns Night is celebrated on or around 25 January, the birthday of the poet Robert Burns, with suppers of haggis, neeps and tatties, whisky and readings of his work. Dumfries is where Burns spent his last years, and the town has his house, his mausoleum and a historic pub he drank in. Local events, suppers and walks are held each January.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Burns supper?

A meal of haggis, neeps and tatties, with poems, songs, toasts and a reading of Burns's Address to a Haggis.

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