circa 1786: Scottish poet Robbie Burns (1759 - 1796) in his cottage composing 'The Cotter's Saturday Night'. Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Ayrshire, the son of a farmer. In 1786 he published 'Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect&#
THE last few tickets are on sale for this week’s Burns Night organised by Alloa Round Table.
Guests will gather from 6.30pm for a 7pm start at Alloa Town Hall to celebrate Scotland’s National Bard this Friday, January 25.
It will feature everything needed to mark the occasion with speakers Bill Copeland, Peter Brown and Dean Park with Stuart Cassells as master of ceremonies.
Act Drums N’ Roses are also set to appear with a dynamic, enthusiastic and unique performance with their pipes and drums.
Check them out in action:
On top of all the entertainment, the night will feature a four course meal.
It will be a formal dress code with tickets priced at £45 – buy them here.
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