Enjoying stuffed sheep stomach, sausage rolls and whisky is tradition on Burns Night — a holiday that commemorates the life and work of the iconic Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Ackroyd's Scottish ...

Burns Night brings to mind forkfuls of peppery haggis and wee drams of whisky but the history of the festivities is often taken for granted. The Burns Supper is a celebration of the life and legacy of ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published on Jan. 24, 2020, before the restrictions of the pandemic limited social gatherings. But even COVID-19 can't dampen the collective spirit of Robert ...

Paris Alston: This is GBH's Morning Edition. This week in cities around the world, people will gather and drink a little more than their fair share of whiskey, sing some very old songs, and read ...

The haggis ceremony is the centerpiece of any Burns Night supper. The evening begins with the host addressing the haggis, reciting Burns' poem Address to a Haggis . This ritual is usually ...

Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Prince Charles is saying "sláinte" to Burns Night! The Prince of Wales, 72, marked the annual celebration of Robert Burns on Monday ...

The new year is officially here, meaning Burns Night is almost upon us. Every year, people in Scotland celebrate the occasion in memory of the life and work of the famous poet, Robert Burns. Think ...

The haggis, typically carried on a silver salver, is piped in by the diners with a standing slow clap - Joff Lee/Getty Burns Night, held in honour of Scotland's most famous poet Robert Burns, is ...

Every January 25, the people of Scotland celebrate the life and work of one of their most beloved sons, poet and writer Robert Burns. Born January 25, 1759, the Scot, also known as Rabbie Burns, the ...

Each year on or around Jan. 25, many people of Scottish descent (or wannabes) celebrate “days of auld lang syne” and the birthday of the Scottish poet who wrote those words, Robert “Rabbie” Burns.

Oh, the Scots. They have their kilts and their bagpipes and their knotted, lyrical accents that make them sound as if they’re perpetually chewing something. And best of all, they still get excited ...