Scottish Culture

What is Burns Night & Burns Supper?

Monday, 4th of January 2021

Every year on the 25th of January in Scotland, we celebrate Burns Night. A day that is traditionally full of haggis, whisky and poetry, you may be wondering what the origins of Burns Night are and what constitutes a Burns Supper. In this blog post, we will

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A Guide to Enjoying Hogmanay in 2020

Wednesday, 2nd of December 2020

Hogmanay is a unique Scottish tradition that sees millions of people flocking to cities all over Scotland to ring in the new year. Hogmanay is what Scots call New Year's Eve - 31 December - the big night that marks the arrival of the new year. Its origins

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Why do we Celebrate The Burning of the Clavie?

Friday, 10th of January 2020

What is so special about the 11th of January in Scotland? Well, on this day, The Burning of the Clavie takes place. This ceremony was once declared as ‘superstitious, idolatrous and sinful’ and ‘an abominable heathenish practice’ but has since become

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Cooking Tips from the 1950s

Thursday, 10th of January 2019

It’s true to say that some of our best loved recipes have been handed down through the generations, along with tips on how to make life in the kitchen that little bit easier. We may tweak these a little here and there to fit in with our modern ways, but

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Top Things To Do This Burns Night

Tuesday, 23rd of January 2018

Burns Night… it’s likely you’ll have heard of it, but do you really know what it’s all about? If not, you’re missing out on quite the treat – so here is the reason why Scots (and, increasingly, others) celebrate Burns Night every January.

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