Most of the Robert Burns-inspired events in Edinburgh which we have highlighted take place on the Bard’s birthday, Saturday, January 25, however, there are other events taking place across the city in the run-up to the big day.
As you will have guessed, there are plenty of Burns suppers and ceilidh’s happening in Edinburgh again this year, as well as special events focusing on the Bard’s songs, and even a Scottish quiz and a Burns Murder Mystery night.

13. Burns Song Workshop
Celebrate Robert Burns and learn his favourite love songs and some of his lowland mooth-music in this workshop with acclaimed singer John Morran at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on Saturday, January 25 at 2pm. With his richly expressive, subtly poignant voice, John Morran is widely recognised as a leading exponent of Scots song. He hails originally from the Ayrshire ex-mining community of Muirkirk, deep in the heart of Burns’ kintrie. With the nearest town in any direction being ten miles away, the village remains a stronghold of the Scots language, which inspires much of John's singing, whether in Burns ballads or contemporary compositions from the region. He has been a member of and produced albums for some of Scotland's finest traditional bands and artists, acclaimed both here and abroad. John is also a lifetime honorary member and former Director of the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA). Tickets, £12 and £10, available here: https://scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:5811/913:25313/. | NTS

14. Burns Night Boogie
Get ready to celebrate Scotland’s national bard in true Scottish style at The Three Sisters Bar this Burns Night, Saturday, January 25 at 7pm. Whether you're a ceilidh pro or a first-timer, the dance floor will be buzzing with energy and fun all night long. Enjoy a hearty menu of Burns-inspired food, including the classic haggis, neeps, and tatties, and toast the bard with a dram from Three Sisters' selection of fine Scotch whiskies. Tickets £29.95 available from https://thethreesistersbar.co.uk/event/burns-night-boogie/. | PA Photo: Andrew Milligan

15. The Royal Yacht Britannia
To celebrate the birth of our national bard, Robert Burns, former floating palace, The Royal Yacht Britannia, is hosting a ticketed traditional Burns Supper onboard, on Friday January 24 at 7pm. You will be welcomed aboard by Britannia's piper via the red carpet to a drinks and canapé reception with a highlights tour of the State Apartments, hearing fascinating stories of life on board from the knowledgeable guides. A delicious five-course menu will be served in the State Dining Room by Britannia's butlers, using the very best Scottish ingredients prepared by Executive Chef Mark Alston and his team in the original Royal Galleys. Traditional Scottish music will be played throughout dinner by Britannia's musicians and, the highlight of the evening, the 'Address to a Haggis' will be followed by a sampling of Scotland’s national drink, an after-dinner dram in Britannia’s State Drawing Room, while listening to a captivating Scottish Story Teller regale tales of Scotland’s rich Burns heritage. Tickets are priced at £245 per person. Available from https://www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/exclusive-use/special-events/burns-supper/. | Contributed Photo: Marc Millar