It’s that time of year again when thousands of people across the country meet up with friends to the celebrate the legacy of Scotland’s legendary poet, Robert Burns.
A tradition that began in 1801, the annual event sees people have a wee tipple, recite a poem or two, and of course, dig into some haggis, neeps and tatties.
So look out those tartan trews, familiarise yourself with Burns Supper customs and check out these 12 places in Edinburgh where you celebrate Burns Night in Edinburgh.
1. Duck & Waffle
The Duck & Waffle will offer a specially curated menu with whisky cocktails for Burns Night this year, with guests being able to choose from, a hearty Cullen Skink made with haddock and served with fresh sourdough, haggis, neeps and tatties, and a Cranachan Knickerbocker with raspberries, whisky cream, and caramelised oats. Photo: Duck & Waffle
2. The Piper's Rest
Just off the Royal Mile in Hunter Square, the Piper's Rest may look like more of a tourist hotspot, but it serves some of the best haggis dishes in Edinburgh. Described as 'hame fae hame', this pub serves traditional Scottish scran including haggis towers, a Trio of Scottishness (haggis, Stornoway black and white pudding, breaded baws, whisky sauce) and of course haggis neeps and tatties. There's also live music 7 nights a week. Photo: The Piper's Rest Facebook
3. Wedgwood
One of Edinburgh's most beloved independent restaurants, Burns Night will see the multi award-winning restaurant open for the first time this year after the Christmas break. Owners say the special evening will be "very relaxed" and "include some poetry readings and whisky tasting." Photo: Google Streetview
4. Arcade
Just around the corner from Edinburgh Castle, on cobbled Cockburn Street, is Arcade Haggis and Whisky House. This places lives and breathes haggis, with haggis breakfast, haggis bon bons, haggis nachos, and even a Robert Burns' Famous Haggis dish made up of three layers of neeps, tatties, and haggis! There are more than 100 whisky varieties to choose from to wash it down. Photo: Google Streetview