Burns Night 

Where to celebrate Robert Burns' birthday in Swindon

 

You don't need to be the Big Yin to know there's a big Scottish celebration coming up soon - Burns Night!

 

It's out with the haggis, neeps and tatties on and around the 25th January to mark the birthday of Robert 'Rabbie' Burns, the most famous Scots poet who penned the lines we've all sung on New Year's Eve 'Auld Lang Sang'.

 

So where's best in Swindon to enjoy a wee dram and a toast to kilt-wearers everywhere? Just here...

Swindon & District Caledonian Society annual Burns Supper Event

 

When: Friday 24 January 2020

Where: The Marriott Hotel
Time: 7.00pm - 12am
How much (important to Scots): See link below

What's included: 3-course dinner, tea/coffee, traditional speeches, traditional Scottish Country dancing. Special room rates available. Bring your own wine (corkage fee)

 

> Swindon Caledonian Society - more info.

    

The Red Lion, Castle Eaton
 

When:  Saturday 25 January 2020

How much: Please call on 07884 557028

What's included: Full Burns menu

> The Red Lion - more info.

The Rolleston Arms, Swindon town centre

When: Saturday 25 January 2020
How Much: See link 
What's included: See link

> The Rolleston - more info.
 
The Weighbridge Brewhouse

When: Saturday 25 January 2020
How Much: See link
What's included: wee drams & music! 

> The Weighbridge - more info. 
   

The Cricklade Club, Cricklade

When: Saturday 25 January 2020
How Much: See link
What's included: See link

> The Cricklade Club  - more info.
      

A Wee Dram?...

Magnum Wine Shop
Burns Night Whisky Tasting Night
Friday 31 January 2020

 

And if you fancy toasting Robert Burns' birthday with just a drop of a damn good malt, then Magnum Wine in Wood Street, Old Town, is definitely the place to visit - especially on a tasting night!

 

Sarah there knows her scotch better than anyone, and with over 70 to choose from it's quite simply whisky heaven.

> Magnum Wine - Whisky Tasting

 

Where to hire a kilt in Swindon...

 

And finally.... for those with the legs for it, here's the best place to hire a kilt for Burns Night. Jocks away!

 

> Suits by Garry Andrew - more details

 

And where to buy a proper haggis....

 

They say a haggis isn't a proper haggis unless it's made in Scotland using lamb, beef, oatmeal, onions and special seasoning. All wrapped in natural casing and washed down with a wee dram!

 

Crump Butchers in Wootton Bassett source theirs from Scotland and we can testify that they're mighty tasty!

 

> Crump Butchers - more info

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