Enjoy a magnificent Scottish dinner with bagpipes, haggis, roast beef, trifle, wine, poetry and song!
For those of you who have not been before, a Burns supper is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns. The first Burns Diiner was in 1882 and was held by the Mother Club, made up of merchants of Ayrshire, many of whom had known Burns. Our traditional supper includes bagpipes, haggis (a traditional Scottish dish), and the recitation of Burns' poetry.
It starts with the Selkirk Grace, because Burns was said to have delivered it at a dinner given by the Earl of Selkirk.
Some hae meat and canna eat,
And some wad eat that want it;
But we hae meat, and we can eat,
And sae let the Lord be thankit.
The supper then begins with the Scottish soup course. It's followed by the Entrance of the Haggis by the cook, while a piper plays bagpipes and leads the way. The Haggis is laid down and then addressed. You'll have to join us to hear that! At the end of the address, a whisky toast will be proposed to the Haggis, and then the company will sit and enjoy the meal. Dinner traditionally includes roast beef, mashed potatoes (tatties) and mashed neeps and Tipsy Laird (whisky trifle). Speeches, toasts, wine, Robert Burns' poetry and songs round out the dinner.
Speakers always follow the philosophy that, more than anything, a Burns' supper should be entertaining. The singing of Auld Lang Syne ends the evening.
The Robert Burns Night Package for two includes overnight accommodations, full breakfast in the morning and the memorable dinner extravaganza.
Rates are: Queen rooms - $349; Queen Deluxe Rooms - $379; King rooms with whirpool tubs for two, gas fireplace and sitting area - $449.