Burns Night
365/25 Ode To A Haggis by mccheek
Every 25th January, Scotland celebrates one of its most important events: the birth of its most beloved troubadour also known as the Caledonian Bard. Robert Burns is the vernacular poet par excellence, the writer of the people, and his short life had a major impact on Scottish society. 25th January is Burns Night, a night when Scots, expatriates, foreigners in Scotland and other people around the world pay homage to the poet with the traditional Burns supper.
Top 5 places to eat sushi in Glasgow
Glasgow is well known for its deep fried cuisine – everything from mars bars, cream eggs and pizza to ice-cream – its haggis, neeps and tatties, and its chips with cheese. Yet, this is a city where a visitor can find food from anywhere in the world, cooked authentically. In a series that will explore Indian, Italian, and Spanish restaurants in Glasgow, I will start with a review of the best sushi places. Here’s our top-five list, in reverse order:
Festivals and Events in 2011
January
- 13 to 30 January Celtic Connections Massive Folk music festival that brings together indigenous musicians with those from around the world
- 25 January Burns Night Get out the Whiskey, haggis and poetry for Robert Burns
February
- 14 Feb to 26 March New Territories Edgy, exciting festival of contemporary dance and live art
- 18 to 28 February Glasgow Film Festival Diverse selection of new and old films, with special star guests.
March
- 4 to 12 MarchAye Write Book Festival This year’s line-up hasn’t been announced yet but there is sure to be a broad range of interesting authors.
- 17 March to 10 April Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival Ever-expanding comedy festival featuring big names and local talent.
- TBA Glasgow Art Fair Contemporary art for sale in a tent in George Square
May
- TBA Southside Festival Community festival on Queen’s Park.
- TBC Merchant City Festival Film, theatre, comedy, visual arts, street theatre, live music, food and fashion
June
- TBA West End Festival Bohemian West End of Glasgow is a vibrant mix of music, theatre, and a Mardi Gras
- TBA Glasgow International Jazz Festival Annual jazz shindig
- TBA Bard in the Botanics Shakespeare in the rain
August
- TBA Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival
- 15 August World Pipe Band Championships Includes 8,000 pipers! You either love it or you hate it.
September
- TBC Doors Open Day The magnificent Victorian buildings of Glasgow are revealed for one weekend.
- TBC Glasgow DIY Festival Interesting new addition to the calendar where you are the star
October
- 21 Oct to 12 Nov Glasgay! Celebration of gay and lesbian culture
November
- 5 November Glasgow Fireworks Non-denominational show set to music
December
- 31 DecemberGlasgow’s Hogmanay 25,000 debauched revellers pack into George Square
