Robert Burns was a  poet and song writer born on January 25th 1759. He only lived to be 37, but wrote many great literary works. He was known for He is known as Scotland's National Bard. He was known for his his political views, revolutionary behaviour and his love for the lassies.

 

Burns' Night is celebrated every January 25th the anniversary of his birth. Festivities include,, recitals, tributes, singing, dancing and a lot of laughter and fun. Burns' Supper which includes haggis, and whisky. 

Valentines Day

 

Good Friday

 

Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday)

 

Early May Bank Holiday

 

Spring Bank Holiday

 

Summer Bank Holiday

 

Christmas Day

 

Boxing Day

 

 

Hogmanay is the Scot's word associated with New Year's eve. The word is known as celebrating New Year's Eve in the Scottish manner.

Rober Burns’ ‘Auld Lang Syne’ is sung to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight, not just in Scotland but in many English-speaking countries. (Playing on this page).

 

To sing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ a circle is created and hands are joined with the person on each side of you. At the beginning of the last verse, everyone crosses their arms across their chest, so that the right hand reaches out to the neighbour on the left and vice versa. When the tune ends, everyone rushes to the middle, while still holding hands.

 

A tradition of Hogmanay celebrations is to welcome friends and strangers, with warm hospitality and of course a kiss to wish everyone a ‘Guid New Year’.

 

Celebrated on November 30th every year, is connected with Advent which starts on the first Sunday after November 26th. 

 

Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland.

 

Scotland is one of the few countries to have one of Christs disciples as their patron saint St Andrew was one of the Twelve Apostles (disciples of Jesus) and brother of St Peter. 

Saint Andrew's Day marks the start of Scottish winter festivals 

 

The meal served on Saint Andrew's day includes lamb.