Address to a Haggis

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Address to a Haggis is a Scots-language poem written by Robert Burns in 1786. [1] One of the more well-known Scottish poems, the title refers to the national dish of Scotland, haggis, which is a savoury pudding. The poem is most often recited at "Burns suppers", Scottish cultural events celebrating the life of Robert Burns. The assembly will stand as the haggis is brought in on a silver salver, preceded by a bagpiper. The host or a guest will then recite the poem while slicing open the haggis at the right moment with a ceremonial knife. [2]

Poem

Recitation of the poem "Address to a Haggis" by Robert Burns is an important part of the Burns supper Bob Purdie addressing haggis 20040124.jpg
Recitation of the poem "Address to a Haggis" by Robert Burns is an important part of the Burns supper
A serving of haggis, neeps, and tatties Haggis, neeps and tatties.jpg
A serving of haggis, neeps, and tatties

References

  1. "BBC – Robert Burns – Address to a Haggis". BBC . 2014. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. "Address to a Haggis by Robert Burns". www.robertburns.org.uk. Alexandria Burns Club. Archived from the original on 13 February 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  3. "Address to a Haggis". Burns Country. Archived from the original on 6 March 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2025.