Burns night is upon us once again! The one night of the year where we Scots pay tribute to our national bard through poetry, eating, and a wee drink or twa!
If you’re not sure where you should be getting your fill of whisky and drink this year, we at Inverness Taxis have done the leg work for you and trawled the streets of the capital to find out where the best Burns celebrations can be had!
Friday 24th January
Nae Ordinary Burns Supper
The supper returns for its 10th anniversary and is sure to be like no other at the Drumossie Hotel! Featuring: Fiona Kennedy, John Bett and an outstanding cast of singers, actors and musicians. All this accompanied by a delicious three-course meal and a cheeky ceilidh! Get your tickets here.
Burns Dinner at The Angels’ Share
Experience an exceptional five-course menu, showcasing the very best of highland produce which will be paired together with a whisky and gin to compliment the fine food. There are very limited tickets for this so be quick in finding out more here.
Inverness Burns Club Burns Supper
The annual Inverness Burns Club Burns Supper will be held this year at the Lochardil House Hotel, Inverness. Guest speakers will include The Very Rev William C Hewitt, John Matheson and Fiona MacDonald. Lots more information about the event can be found on The Inverness Burns Club Website
Saturday 25th January
Annual Burns Night Celebrations
A night packed full of music, theatre and fun at Corner on the Square in Beauly. This event will be raising funds for a fantastic cause – Maggie’s Highlands. Hop on to their Facebook event page for more information
Dark Sky Burns Night at Abriachan Forest
For an alternative Burns night celebration with an astronomical twist, head to Abriachan forest for a night of stargazing and outdoor Burns supper fare. Fingers crossed for some clear skies and misty eyes. More Information can be found on the Facebook event page
Burns Supper in The Officers’ Dining Room
An evening of fine dining, haggis, whisky and poetry celebrating the life and works of Rabbie Burns in the exquisite setting of the officers’ dining room at the Highlanders Museum. For tickets and more information please visit the Highlanders Museum website.
1st February
Torridon Burns Night Special
Torridon returns to play the Ironworks in Inverness for a Burns night that will be sure to leave your calves howlin’ and you soul singin’. They will be supported on the night by Indie Alt-Pop merchants The Chosen Lonely, and Tony Steele and the Massacre. Tickets available here