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Robbie Burns Night at Highland Rugby - A Smashing Success!

Robbie Burns Night at Highland Rugby - A Smashing Success!

Brad Rooke27 Jan - 18:19

Highland's first-ever Robbie Burns night was incredible. Read on for details and photos.

Saturday, January 25, 2025 saw more than 80 people pack the Clubhouse for Highland's first-ever Robbie Burns night! Burns Night is celebrated annually around the world, commemorating the life, times and works of Scotland's national bard - author of poems and songs like "Auld Lang Syne" and "Address to a Haggis".

Presented in conjunction with the Grand Celtic Pipe Band, the evening featured a traditional Scottish supper prepared by our own Chrissy Bentley, which featured haggis, neeps and tatties, and roast beef, with crannochan and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Peter Hummel of the Grand Celtic Pipe Band led the address to the haggis while the band provided musical entertainment through the evening. The evening's toasts featured whiskey provided by the Elora Distilling Company. Norm Litchfield presented a curated whiskey tasting featuring whiskeys associated with Burns, while Wellington Brewery offered flights of beer to refresh revelers. There were door prizes aplenty, many donated or made by club members. Attendees provided glowing feedback, with many stating it was the most fun they've had at a Robbie Burns event and others stating they'd return next year.

Fergus Highland RFC would like to thank everyone who participated in the event - those that helped with setup and tear down, contributed prizes, spread the word about tickets, helped with prep and service throughout the evening and of course, those who supported the event by attending and celebrating with us. Special thanks to our community sponsors and partners including the Grand Celtic Pipe Band, Wellington Brewery, Harmony Meadows Alpaca Farm, Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games and the Elora Distilling Company.

You can find all the event photos here. Big thanks to Whimsical Photography for documenting the event so beautifully.

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