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Burns Night 2023

25.01.2023

Life in Inverclyde

Burns Night, held in honour of Scotland’s most famous poet Robert Burns, is celebrated at the end of January every year. The night is a way to remember the life of the 18th century bard and it falls on his birthday!

Many restaurants across Inverclyde will offering up a special dinner tonight in Honour of Robert Burns.

Greenock Burns Club is holding the Annual Celebration 2023 in The Tontine this evening. Tickets still available at: Greenock Burns Club (The Mother Club)


Greenock Burns Club is the mother club and renowned across the Globe. It can be traced back to 1801, just 5 years after the death of Robert Burns and is thus recognised as the world’s oldest Burns Club.

“Becoming a Member of Greenock Burns Club (The Mother Club), the oldest Burns club in the world, couldn’t be simpler. You can join as a Member, a Young Member, Family Member or as an Overseas Ambassador. It’s as simple as filling out the application form below. You’ll find yourself welcome in a club whose membership spans the globe: part of a truly international movement and in the company of fellow Burns enthusiasts whose aims are to promote the works and preserve the memory of Scotland’s greatest literary icon.”

Iain White, President

Burns Night 2023

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