Day: January 22, 2019

We hae meat and we can eat! Celebrate Burns in style at the Botanics

If you need an excuse to end Dry January early, then Burns Night has arrived just in time! Toast Scotland’s national Bard with an evening of Scottish fare, music and dancing at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Join the Botanics and events partner Sodexo on Friday 25th January 2019, for a night filled with traditional festivities in the venue’s picturesque Gateway Restaurant. Kicking off at 7.30pm, the evening will begin in true Burns spirit with a hot toddy on arrival.

As guests settle in, the Selkirk Grace will be recited, followed by a special three-course Burns Night supper created by Sodexo’s talented team of chefs, kicking off with a warming Scotch broth.

This is followed by the undeniable jewel in the crown of any Burns supper, the haggis. Even Burns himself described it as the “great chieftan o’ the puddin’ race”. Made by Hornigs, the haggis will be accompanied with the classic sides of neeps, tatties and a whisky and chive sauce. However, before guests tuck in, it must be toasted.

In keeping with the long-held tradition, the celebration will begin with the procession of the centrepiece haggis, its address by the Reel Time Piper and finally, its surrender to the plunging dagger blade of the dirk.

To round off the delicious meal on a sweet note, guests will be served Scottish cranachan made with raspberries, cream and toasted oats. This will be followed by live music to play the guests into the small hours with a contemporary twist on traditional music and ceilidh dancing – the perfect end to the feast.

Fraser Sharp, General Manager for Sodexo at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, said: “Every year, Scotland celebrates Burns Night making it the perfect excuse to bring people together, drink a whisky and share a great meal. So, if you are looking for a unique venue to celebrate Robert Burns’ 260th birthday, why not join us as we pay a lively and joyous tribute to the life and work of our national Bard.”

Tickets cost £45 and are available to book by calling 0131 552 1974.

For more information, please visit www.atthebotanics.co.uk