Cafe Ceilidh: Burns Celebration

Come along to a free afternoon of the songs, music, poems and stories celebrating Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns in the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 21st January!

About Cafe Ceilidh: Burns Celebration

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Join friends from the Scots Music Group for an afternoon session of traditional songs, music, poems and stories celebrating Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. Held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court. All welcome to listen or bring a tune for a turn!

Part of Scotland’s Winter Festival.

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