Events
The Burns Club of London holds a number of special events in addition to the Burns Supper and our Annual General Meeting. Events are open to all and members are invited to bring guests. Booking is essential. If you'd like to join the Burns Club of London see 'How to Join'.August 2026
Thursday
27th
Trip to Greenock
Our weekend in Greenock with Harrow & District Caledonian Society will include attending the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra's concert in the Beacon Arts Centre and spending time with members of our twinned Club, Greenock B C.
September 2026
Tuesday
22nd
Scottish themed walk in City of London
Qualified City of London Guide Murray Craig will lead us to view iconic locations in Smithfield and Fleet Street before we have lunch together.
Further details will be available soon..
October 2026
Friday
9th
Whisky and Cheese Tasting
at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Faringdon
Past President John McCheyne, Master Brand Ambassador of SMWS, will lead this tasting of five premium malt whiskies, each paired with a special cheese.
Further details to follow.
November 2026
Monday
9th
The History of the Burns Supper
Dr Clark McGinn, world renowned Burnsian and past president of our Club will entertain and inform us about the origins and development of the Burns Supper to the international phenomenon it has become.
This event is one of a long series dedicated to the memory of William Will in recognition of the great contribution he made to the development of our Club throughout the first half of the 20th century.
The evening will also include music, recitations and rereshments.
Further details to follow.
Monday
23rd
The Scottish Castles Association
on Zoom
The Scottish Castles Association (SCA) is an independent charity which encourages the protection, preservation, restoration. research, study and appreciation of Scottish castles, tower houses and manor houses and their furnishings, settings, gardens and designed landscapes. Dorothy Newlands of Lauriston, award-winning writer and Chair of SCA, will describe how the charity strives to secure the future of these important historical landmarks.
January 2027
Saturday
23rd
Birthday Festival Dinner
This is our premier event of the year, when we celebrate the birthday of the Bard in the elegant surroundings of The Caledonian Club, with piper, dinner, traditional speeches and toasts, recitations, musical entertainment and Scottish dancing.
Further details to follow.
Monday
25th
Wreath laying at Burns statue
We will mark Burns' 268th birthday with a short public ceremony at the Burns Statue in Victoria Embankment Gardens, during which our President will lay a wreath, followed by a procession to the Civil Service Club for an optional celebratory lunch (prior booking required for the lunch).
Further details to follow