Enjoy Scottish traditions at Burn’s Night in Edinburgh

• Event: Burn’s Night
• Date: 25th January
• Venue: Across the city

After all the fun of Christmas and Hogmanay, Edinburgh can feel like quite a quiet place for the first few weeks of the year. Luckily, there’s always a special night that means a lot to us here in the city. The 25th night in Scotland is always Burn’s Night, and with it falling on a Saturday in 2020, that party atmosphere is going to be back in pubs, restaurants and multiple venues across the city.

Happen to be visiting Edinburgh while Burn’s Night is happening? Let Fraser Suites Edinburgh be your guide to some of the best events taking place that night, as well as a little background to affairs.

What Is Burn’s Night?

It is an annual celebration of Scotland’s most famous poet Robert “Rabbie” Burns.

Why Does Burn’s Night Take Place On 25th January?

It’s his birthday!

What Happens On Burn’s Night?

In Edinburgh, a lot of things happens (more on that later), but the evening is usually when a Burn’s supper is held.

What Is A Burn’s Night Supper?

The supper is a simple meal of haggis, neeps (mashed swede) and tatties (mashed potato). While Burn’s Night is just one night of the year, a Burn’s Supper is the name of the meal and can be used year-round; that’s why you’ll see it on so many menus throughout the year in town.

The supper will have an address to the Haggis, which is a poem written by Burns that someone will recite before eating. In many restaurants, a bagpiper will play music as the cooked haggis is brought out to be served.

Where can I go for Burn’s Night Supper in Edinburgh?

Pretty much every restaurant in town will have supper on that night, and most require a reservation. Some of the best restaurants near Fraser Suites Edinburgh for Burn’s Supper include:

• Whiski Rooms
• Angels with Bagpipes
• Michael Neave Kitchen And Whisky Bar
• The Witchery

Of course, you can always dine in luxury on-site by reserving a table at Stocks Restaurant & Kirks Bar right here.

What is there to see on Burn’s Night in Edinburgh?

The night is usually a cold one, but during the day, make time to visit the Burns Monument down on Regent Road, which is a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

The Royal Yacht Britannia hosts a Burns Supper on both the 24th & 25th January, so if you’ve ever wanted the chance to have haggis on a yacht, this is it. It is a very formal affair, and tickets start at £210 from the Royal Yacht Britannia website.

Also during the day, there’s a very special event on at Edinburgh Castle. Burns For Beginners is a light-hearted biographical show about the bard and what makes his poetry so unique. You can get tickets on the Historic Environment Scotland website.

Where can I find accommodation in Edinburgh on Burn’s Night?

On a night like this, you’ll want to stay right in the heart of the city, and there’s no better place for it than right here at Fraser Suites Edinburgh. You can treat yourself to a weekend stay in one of our suites and get the best rate on a boutique hotel in Edinburgh by booking directly on-site for the best rate.

Also, make sure to check out our offers to save if you can save even more on a room when staying with us.

For more events in January

Find out what else is on in Edinburgh this January on our blog post "The best events in Edinburgh in January 2020"