A big-time Burns Night calls for a piper to welcome guests ... A short but important prayer read to usher in the meal, The Selkirk Grace is also known as Burns's Grace at Kirkcudbright.

'Burns Grace at Kirkcudbright' does not exist in Robert Burns's holograph, although it is widely attributed to the poet. This short verse is extremely well known and a common feature of Burns suppers.

Burns Night Traditions & Celebrations Burns Night ... The evening begins with the recitation of a traditional Scottish grace, followed by the soup course, usually smoked fish or cock-a-leekie ...

Many Scots mark Burns Night on 25 January – the day of the poet’s birth – with a dinner involving Scottish music, haggis, neeps and tatties (mashed swede and potatoes), and of course ...

1 hosted its annual fundraiser to celebrate the Scottish poet Robert Burns (1759-1796 ... recited a traditional short prayer, “Selkirk Grace,” in Scots.