Burns Night 2025 with Brian
We are delighted to announce that Brian Taylor will be joining our celebration of all things Burns on Saturday 25 January 2025.
As guest speaker for the evening Brian will deliver the ‘Immortal Memory’ which is guaranteed to be amusing as it is moving.
Brian is a former BBC Political Editor and now columnist for The Herald. Both he and his wife Pam are graduates of the University of St Andrews.
For 50 years, Brian and his fellow St Andrews alumni have come together to honour Scotland’s Bard and look forward to continuing the tradition here in St Andrews.
The evening will kick off with a welcome drink. Then, once you are seated in the grandeur of Lower College Hall, enjoy a delicious four course Taste of Scotland themed dinner – including a haggis course (if we manage to catch one!).
Throughout the night you’ll enjoy traditional Scottish entertainment, including an address to the haggis and reading of Burns’ poetry.
A winter night in Scotland can be cold, but we’ve got you covered! Raise a dram of warming whisky, supplied by Luvians Bottle Shops, as we say slàinte. To round off the meal, indulge yourself with tasty Scottish tablet supplied by Fisher and Donaldson.
After dinner concludes, the celebrations continue until late at Younger Hall. Make sure to put on your dancing shoes for a lively evening of traditional ceilidh dancing, accompanied by the incredible Red Bothy Ceilidh Band.
You can purchase individual tickets for the full dinner and ceilidh package experience. Or gather family and friends by booking a table for 10. If you prefer, there is also an opportunity to purchase ceilidh only tickets.