Starting at 7 pm guests will be greeted at the entrance by the lusty playing of our piper Malcolm MacGillivray - again coming out of retirement especially to play for us. We will start off with a bubbly reception before sitting down to enjoy dinner. After soup, MacSween’s haggis (after it has been formally addressed) will be served with tatties and neeps as the main course. For non-believers vegetarian haggis or fish will be available, but must be ordered in advance. The meal will be accompanied by wine and perhaps even some amber mead, as well as Atholl Brose with coffee!

After supper, we will have the traditional “Immortal Memory” speech about the life and times of Robert Burns, followed by the humorous toasts to the Lassies and Laddies. Then it will be time for what most people come for – the Scottish country dancing. This is aimed to include beginners with each dance being walked through beforehand. We will end the evening with Auld Lang Syne.

Tickets are available from Treasurer Kathy Prentice on (+351) 919 635 246 at €30,00 for Society members and €32,50 for non-members. Please tell Kathy if you wish to order an alternative to haggis.

by Doug McAdam - Chieftain