Get ready to immerse yourselves in Scottish culture with a night of poetry, music, delicious food, and lively dancing at the UofG Welcome’s Big Burns Night Celebration at The Hunterian!
What is Burns Night?
Burns Night is a Scottish holiday celebrating the life and poetry of Robert 'Rabbie' Burns, Scotland's national bard. We'll honour his legacy with a traditional Burns Supper, featuring the iconic "Address to a Haggis," poetry readings, and a taste of authentic Scottish cuisine.
Your £5 ticket includes:
- Taster of haggis, neeps, and tatties served with whisky sauce (vegan/veggie, gluten free and halal options available).
- Sample of Scottish drinks, food and snacks.
- Bagpipe performance and poetry reading.
- Ceilidh dance with a professional band.
The Supper (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM):
- Held in the iconic Hunterian Museum.
- Enjoy a taster of haggis, neeps (mashed turnip), and tatties (mashed potato) served with a creamy whisky sauce. Vegetarian/vegan alternatives available.
- Delight in Scottish snacks, sweets, and soft drinks.
- Be captivated by a professional bagpiper playing live music.
- Soak up the sweet words of Scotland’s most celebrated poet.
The Ceilidh (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM):
- A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional Scottish dance night featuring a live band and a whole lot of fun.
- Move to the magnificent Bute Hall in the Main Building, where you’ll graduate one day!
- Dance the night away with our energetic ceilidh band, GU Trad Soc!
- No experience necessary - they'll guide you through the steps. moves!
Don your tartan (optional) and show off your pride for studying in Scotland!
Get your ticket today. Limited spaces available.
Accessibility:
The venue is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets. An access guide is available via AccessAble. For specific access requirements, please contact events@src.gla.ac.uk.
Important Information:
- This event is open to all University of Glasgow students.
- Tickets are £5.
- Please indicate your dietary requirements when purchasing a ticket.
- To ensure everyone's well-being, please only attend if you are feeling well.
- Water will be provided. No outside food or alcohol is permitted.
- As the event contains dancing, it will be pretty active so bear this in mind if you get tired easily and need breaks.
- All attendees must follow the GUSRC Events Code of Conduct: https://www.glasgowunisrc.org/policies/events-conduct/
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