Utah Scottish group plans Burns Supper Jan. 27 at BYU
By Rodger L. Hardy
Deseret Morning News
Published: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 12:12 a.m. MST
PROVO — When Scottish poet Robert Burns was on his deathbed in 1896 and his friends asked what they could do, he remarked that they could gather and have supper, according to Scottish lore.
So for more than two centuries, Burns suppers have been held on his birthday, Jan. 25. However, the Utah Scottish Association holds its annual Robert Burns Supper on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Brigham Young University.
The dinner commemorates the birth of this 18th-century Scottish lyricist and poet and begins at 6:30 p.m. with a silent auction at the Wilkinson Student Center in Room 3280.
The traditional dinner includes a soup of smoked salmon, "Cullen skink" with minted "smashed" peas and oatcakes, mixed greens, a haggis course, roasted lamb chops over Scottish "bashed" potatoes. Dessert is a new flavor from the BYU Creamery, oat praline and caramel ice cream with berries, said association spokesman Bob Gallimore.
Cost is $22 per person or $44 per couple; $20 per person or $40 per couple for those with BYU ID cards or members of the Utah Scottish Association. Reservations should be made by Jan. 20 in writing to 2895 E. Nora, Salt Lake City, Utah 84124, calling 801-422-5001 or online at www.utahscots.org, Gallimore said.
Born Jan. 25, 1759, Burns is regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Burns' Night is celebrated with Burns Suppers around the world, Gallimore said.
The event begins with a silent auction of Scottish items and memorabilia, including books on Scottish and tartan history; dirks, or short swords; long, two-handed swords, or Claymores; clothing items, jewelry and donated items from merchants.
The program includes entertainment during the dinner, a color guard, a reading of the Selkirk Grace, a Burns-authored invocation and blessing on the food and a reading of "Immortal Memory (of Robert Burns)" by BYU English professor Gary Hatch and the traditional presentation of the haggis. Dress is Sunday best or Scottish dress.
Anyone with an interest in Burns or Scottish history may attend, Gallimore said.
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E-mail: rodger@desnews.com
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By Rodger L. Hardy
Deseret Morning News
Published: Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 12:12 a.m. MST
PROVO — When Scottish poet Robert Burns was on his deathbed in 1896 and his friends asked what they could do, he remarked that they could gather and have supper, according to Scottish lore.
So for more than two centuries, Burns suppers have been held on his birthday, Jan. 25. However, the Utah Scottish Association holds its annual Robert Burns Supper on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Brigham Young University.
The dinner commemorates the birth of this 18th-century Scottish lyricist and poet and begins at 6:30 p.m. with a silent auction at the Wilkinson Student Center in Room 3280.
The traditional dinner includes a soup of smoked salmon, "Cullen skink" with minted "smashed" peas and oatcakes, mixed greens, a haggis course, roasted lamb chops over Scottish "bashed" potatoes. Dessert is a new flavor from the BYU Creamery, oat praline and caramel ice cream with berries, said association spokesman Bob Gallimore.
Cost is $22 per person or $44 per couple; $20 per person or $40 per couple for those with BYU ID cards or members of the Utah Scottish Association. Reservations should be made by Jan. 20 in writing to 2895 E. Nora, Salt Lake City, Utah 84124, calling 801-422-5001 or online at www.utahscots.org, Gallimore said.
Born Jan. 25, 1759, Burns is regarded as the national poet of Scotland. Burns' Night is celebrated with Burns Suppers around the world, Gallimore said.
The event begins with a silent auction of Scottish items and memorabilia, including books on Scottish and tartan history; dirks, or short swords; long, two-handed swords, or Claymores; clothing items, jewelry and donated items from merchants.
The program includes entertainment during the dinner, a color guard, a reading of the Selkirk Grace, a Burns-authored invocation and blessing on the food and a reading of "Immortal Memory (of Robert Burns)" by BYU English professor Gary Hatch and the traditional presentation of the haggis. Dress is Sunday best or Scottish dress.
Anyone with an interest in Burns or Scottish history may attend, Gallimore said.
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E-mail: rodger@desnews.com
© 2009 Deseret News Publishing Company | All rights reserved
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