Tonight, we honor Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet, born in 1759. His poetry, reflecting love, hardship, and equality, has left a lasting impact, with famous works like Auld Lang Syne. As we celebrate his legacy, we embrace tradition and Scottish pride on this special Burns Night. Slàinte mhath!
Wishing all readers here an enjoyable Burns evening tonight. I have a dram arranged in readiness, all the more sweeter for being a Friday! To mark the occasion, I looked out an old photo of my family (The Duncans) who visited Rabbie’s Cottage in Ayrshire in 1925. Pictured at the back with his head peering […]
On the last Friday in January 1900, the members and friends of Lodge Kilwinning No 557, met in the Masonic Hall at High Blantyre to celebrate the anniversary of Burns. As of old traditions, the ceremony commenced with speeches attended by many people. Mrs Struthers, the wife of the hall owner provided the supper, […]