Burns Night
Scotland's poet laureate Robert Burns gets a national dinner: haggis, neeps, tatties, and recited verse — most enthusiastic in his hometown of Alloway and pubs across Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Practical info
Most pubs hold informal Burns suppers. Formal events at the Scottish Parliament require booking weeks ahead.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 7°C · low 2°C · 13 rain days · 1 snow days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Hogmanay (Dec 31, Edinburgh) for a different Scottish celebration
Pair with
Cities worth combining with this trip: