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JOIN US ON SATURDAY 22 JANUARY AS WE TAKE A CUP OF KINDNESS IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS FOR A CELEBRATION OF BURNS, AND A SHOWCASE OF SCOTTISH BASED TALENT

 

Hosted by DJ and presenter Edith Bowman, the Burns Big Night In promises music, song, poetry, whisky and some great Scottish banter streaming live from Burns Cottage in Ayrshire. 

Enjoy live music from Siobhan Miller, a cocktail masterclass courtesy of The Glenlivet, some exclusive insights into the life of Scotland’s national bard from our experts plus we have some very special guests who have brought Burns works into the 21st Century.

Set yourself up for the Burns Big Night In with a ‘Box of Braw’ for two. Filled with treats and a nip or two to set your evening off, courtesy of some of Scotland’s most iconic brands including The Glenlivet, Mackie’s of Scotland, Tunnock’s and Mrs Tilly’s. These limited-edition boxes sold out last year so make sure you snap one up early while stocks last. 

The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects so much of what makes Scotland special. The Trust cares for the world’s biggest collection of Burns artefacts as well as the cottage where he was born. Join us for the 221st anniversary of the first ever Burns Supper at the cottage!

All profits raised from the Burns Big Night In go towards supporting our charity carry out vital conservation work at our places.  You can discover more at nts.org.uk

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The Programme:

Saturday 22 January 2022
19:00 – 20:45 GMT


HOST

Edith Bowman has worked as a TV and Radio broadcaster for over 20 years. Her radio work has spanned all the major stations, presenting shows on BBC Radio 1, 2, 6 and 5Live as well as Virgin Radio. As a TV host and producer she has fronted a versatile mix of shows for BBC, Channel 4, Sky Arts, MTV and the list goes on. From hosting music festival coverage and the BAFTA Scotland Awards to presenting dozens of movie premieres Edith has incorporated her genuine passion for, and in-depth knowledge of, music and film in to her work. In 2016 she launched her own podcast “Soundtracking” allowing her to combine these two loves.

 

Edith Bowman


Speakers

To celebrate the inaugural Burns Big Night In, we’ve lined up some leading experts to share their insights into the life and works of Robert Burns.

 

Chris Waddell


Performers

We’ve curated a fantastic line-up for you to enjoy at home. The Burns Big Night In promises a showcase of some of Scotland’s most exciting musicians, poets and performers streaming live from Burns Cottage.

 

Janette Ayachi

Laurie Cameron

Jenny Lindsay

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Siobhan Miller

Michael PedersEn

 
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 Are you prepared to take on your very own Timorous Beastie?

Play your part in the Burns Big Night In by sending us a video of you performing ‘To a Mouse’.  A selection of the recordings will be edited together, to create a global performance of this iconic poem, and will be presented as part of the Burns Big Night In programme.

All you need to do is send us your video (landscape, .mp4) before Wednesday 12 January.

Download a copy of the full poem here.

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