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2020 Date	25 January 2020
2021 Date	25 January 2021

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Robert Burns Night in 2020

Burn's Night History

Burn's Night commemorates the birth of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Robert Burns was born on January 25, 1759 in Alloway, Scotland and by the age of 27 was famous for his poetry. He died at the age of 37 in 1796.

Burn's Night is celebrated annually on January 25.

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A very happy Burns Night to those of you toasting the immortal memory of Robert Burns - my cousin, McLazza, shall be celebrating by eating the great chieftain o' the puddin-race! #BurnsNight2019 https://t.co/CpaZln1tmF
— Larry the Cat (@Number10cat) January 25, 2019

Happy #BurnsNight💙💙 #DoctorWho #BurnsNight2019 https://t.co/vWLEwYkIWV
— Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) January 25, 2019

Enjoy yer Burns Suppers tonight folks! On this day in 1759: Robert Burns, legendary national poet of Scotland, was born in Alloway, Ayrshire. After Queen Victoria and Columbus, Burns has more statues of him around the world than any other non-religious figure. #BurnsNight https://t.co/UJxax5SFl2
— Being Scottish (@BeingScots) January 25, 2019

Burn's Night Facts

Burns Suppers are very common throughout Scotland. They often include haggis and whiskey.

Burn's Night References and Related Sites

Poetryfoundation.org: Robert Burns

BBC: Burns Night

scotland.org: Burn's Night

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