What do you say on Robbie Burns Day?

People traditionally greet each other with the phrase “Sláinte Mhath!” which translates to “Good Health!” – it’s pronounced “slanj’-uh va'”. If you want to directly translate the words “Happy Burns Night” you could try “Oidhche Bhlas Burns”.

What do you say at Burns Night?

‘Address to a Haggis’ is traditionally recited on Burns Night after the haggis has been brought in and set on the table. Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great Chieftan o’ the Puddin-race! As lang’s my arm.

How do you say cheers on Burns Night?

The words “Happy Burns Night” translate as “Oidhche Bhlas Burns”. People often say “Sláinte Mhath!”, which translates as “Good Health!” This is pronounced “slanj’-uh va'” and is a good way to greet other people.

What is the relationship between Robert Burns and Burns Night?

Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns’ contribution to Scottish culture.

Who was my reply of the Lassies to?

My Reply of the Lassies It was an amazing privilege to speak at a Burns supper last night alongside Nicola Sturgeon, Liz Lochhead and so many amazing gifted performers and speakers. What made it extra special was that I was asked to do the Reply of the Lassies.

What did Robert Burns write in a toast to the Lassies?

Robert Burns did not tolerate fools easily. In his epigram addressed to a gentleman at table who kept boasting of the company he kept, he wrote: “What of lords with whom you’ve supped, And of dukes that you dined with yestreen! A louse, sir, is still but a louse Though it crawl on the locks of a queen”

Where was Alison Cockburn from in the Lassies?

I want to read you some of the poems from those women and to ponder how far or perhaps how little things have moved on since then. Alison Cockburn hailed from the hills between Gala and Selkirk and was pals with Burns as well as David Hume, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Sir Walter Scott as a boy.

Who was the man of the hour in the Lassies?

So, although as a women, it pains me, I’m going to give the last word to a man – the man of the hour – Robert Burns, before we toast the Laddies. It’s Burns who gives the best picture of the perfect harmony of men and women getting along: 27.