Holidays To Scotland: Celebrate Burns Night
Holidays To Scotland: Celebrate Burns Night
If you like your holidays to be a mixture of culture and partying then a short trip to Scotland for Burns Night could be just what you are looking for. The 25th January 2011 is Scotland's official date to celebrate the life of its national poet Robert Burns, the annual tradition spreads far and wide around the world. Experience the joy of the occasion in Scotland and learn more about Burns' poetry and passion in the land from which it was inspired.
Supper and Dancing
A Burns supper is traditionally enjoyed as part of the evening's celebrations; they were started a few years after the poet's death by his close friends and acquaintances. If you have never tried the Scottish dish of haggis before then prepare yourself as it will be hard to avoid Many delight in the traditional feast of sheep's stomach stuffed either with lamb or beef and spices. Other culinary delights may include cock-a-leekie soup, neeps (mashed turnips) and cranachan (whipped cream and raspberries).
Grab one of the fantastic late deals to Scotland this coming January and find yourself drinking whiskey and listening to the ancient sound of bagpipes which will undoubtedly be expertly played. Another hugely enjoyable tradition is the ceilidh (pronounced kaylee) dance which can last for up to three hours, guaranteed to leave you smiling from ear to ear!
Holidays to Edinburgh for Burns Night can offer you some superb venues in which to celebrate; try the WHISKI bar and restaurant in Edinburgh's main high street for an affordable set menu, a live fiddle band and a traditional toast to Burns with a nip of whiskey on the house. It is absolutely essential that you book in advance such is the popularity of the place!
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Alloway in Ayrshire is home to Robert Burns' birthplace (born on 25th January 1759) now a National Trust owned museum costing an impressive 21million. The museum experience provides visitors with the chance to see the cottage where Burns was born, significant landmarks where he set his most celebrated pieces of work, beautiful gardens created in his honour and a contemporary museum which is now home to the most essential assortment of his life and works.
Late deals secured at this time of year could have you off to Scotland before you know it. You can visit this impressive museum with ease as it is situated only 10 miles from an international airport and a stone's throw away from some of Scotland's bustling cities. Discover the true beauty and splendour of Burns Country' in this part of Scotland and get closer to the Scotland's favourite son' who wrote the infamous Auld Lang Syne. Cairo, Egypt - A Basic Travel Guide V Festival Tickets - V Festival Tickets For 2010 - V Festival Tickets For London Hylands Park Lake Tahoe Travel Guide Regarding Villas Ski Getaways Remarkable Sights Festivals Spectacular Offers Publishing Your Great American Novel is Now Easier Than Ever! Dublin International Film Festival in February 2011 Useful iPhone Apps For Travel Unlocking Your iPhone Before Traveling Turkey Escapade With Late Deals For Holidays Small Steps To Curb Climate Change Crucial Instructions Made Specially Hubbies Ceo And Tourists In Discovering Cheapest Lahaina Hotel R The Beach Club is Luxury in Gulf Shores What Are The Hottest Theatre Tickets In London's West End? Learn From Those That Have Served Our Country