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'.October 2026
Friday
9th
Premium Malt Whisky and Cheese Tasting
at 6:15 pm at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 19 Greville Street, Farringdon, EC1N 8SQ
Past President John McCheyne, Master Brand Ambassador of SMWS, will lead this tasting of five premium cask strength malt whiskies, each paired with a special cheese. The price for this special event is £52.
To book your places please email our President, Judy Tayler-Smith, president@bcol.org.uk and copy tp treasurer@bcol.org.uk. Judy will let you know promptly if places are still available and, if so, let you have the banking details for payment by bank transfer. If you prefer to pay by another method our Treasurer will arrange that with you.
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.
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