Stirling Castle set to host a belated Burns Night celebration

The event has been rescheduled from its original date on Saturday 25 January due to a closure following Storm Éowyn.

Visitors are invited to celebrate Robert Burns with the famous bard himself! In 1787, Robert Burns visited Stirling Castle, after which he returned to his hotel where he etched the now famous Stirling Lines.

Hear all about Burns’ life and what it would have been like to live around the same time as him. From the French Revolution to the Jacobites, there are plenty of stories to discover. And it wouldn’t be a celebration without dancing and music, with the chance to learn some moves in the Chapel Royal. Visitors can also learn all about the foods which would have been on Burns’ daily menu or served at his party and can practice addressing the haggis. If you’re lucky, Robert Burns might grace you with a poem of his own.

Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at Historic Environment Scotland who manage Stirling Castle, said:

"Robert Burns is an iconic Scot who has a lasting impact on Scotland, with his poetry an integral part of our heritage that is revisited and celebrated by Scots every year on Burns Night.

“Though we sadly had to close our doors on January 25 due to the impact of Storm Éowyn, we’re thrilled to be able to give the Scottish Bard a belated birthday celebration and bring the spirit of Burns to life!”

Burns an' a' that is taking place at Stirling Castle between 12 and 4pm on Saturday 8 February 2025. The event is included in admission to Stirling Castle.

Entry to daytime events is free for Historic Scotland members.

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