Robert Burns

Robert Burns, 'Rabbie Burns' the world famous Scottish poet, was born in Alloway, Ayrshire in 1759. He was born in a small cottage now known as Burns Cottage. His family were poor farmers. Burns was the eldest of seven children.

The Bard

From a very young age Burns had a huge appetite for reading and learning. This interest in literature, together with his experiences, made him a prolific poet. Not just in Scottish terms, but worldwide he was a genius.

He was well known locally as a seducer of women and had a great love of whisky. His passion for women and thirst for drinking play major parts in his poems. His inspiration is drawn from his background, environment and his Scottish heritage. At the age of 27 his first works 'The Kilmarnock Edition' were published. Some of his famous poems include Auld Lang Syne, Tam O'Shanter, and Red, Red, Rose. His works were written in Scottish dialect.

Burns Suppers

Every year on the 25th January, the anniversary of his birth, the life and works of Robert Burns are celebrated with a supper by hundreds of Burns Clubs scattered around the globe. The haggis is piped in and addressed along with the ladies and the whisky. Burns' famous poem 'To a Haggis' is recited. Speeches are made with toasts to the lasses. The evening continues with poems and songs.

At the end of the evening the gathering stands, links hands and sing 'Auld Lang Syne'.

For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.

And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.

Robert Burns epitomises everything that is Scottish. He is symbolic of Scottish culture and thanks to him the rest of the world is able to have an insight into Scotland and its heritage through Burns' invaluable work.

If you are planning a Burns Supper event we have a range of Scottish Thistle items which make ideal gifts for your guests including the items featured below. For quantity orders, please contact beverley@celticglassdesigns.co.uk

All items can be gift wrapped and sent with a personal message at no extra cost.

Special Offers Scottish themed Wooden Heart Hanging Hearts from Adornment by Gilli Reeves (shown left) make an ideal Burns gift for celebrating Burns Night. The spectacles case in Plaid design (shown right) is also on special offer and would make a great Burns Night present.

For you to celebrate Burns Supper in style and toast the great Scottish Bard, why not choose from our range of Scottish Thistle glassware.

Our Scottish themed tea towels make an ideal gift for a Burns event. A high quality product available in beautiful designs.

This Burns Night dress your table with the red and green Argyll design which is derived from Scottish Tartan and is available in placemats, table napkins, table runners and table cloths. The range is ideal for those special celebrations and occasions.

View our range of Scottish Thistle and Glencoe Thistle items, some of which are featured below.

The Scottish Thistle Bute design is a contemporary Thistle design in blues and purples. A popular addition to our Scottish Thistle range, available in pill box purse, spectacles cover and table runners.

The Balmoral Thistle design is one of our customer's favourite Scottish Thistle designs. The beautifully embroidered items include table runners, doilies, jewellery rolls, jewellery purses, pill box purses, pocket tissue covers and spectacles cases. All make lovely gifts for the Burns Night celebrations.

Winged Heart design and create handpainted stained glass gifts in the Scottish borders. They are the leading company in the UK for handpainted stained glass gifts. Their range of designs are available in paperweights, mirrors, static window clings, window roundels and panels. The Scottish Thistle window roundel, Scottish Flowers static window cling and Scottish Thistles and Flowers paperweight are shown below.

Ideal for Burns Supper celebrations is the red and green Plaid design which is derived from Scottish Tartan. The range is beautifully made and available as placemats. The range can be matched with the Hem Stitch table cloth and is ideal for those special occasions.

Introducing the Highland Plaid design in green and purple. Available in various sizes of table cloth. This range can also be matched with the Hem Stitch table cloth.

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