Every year on January 25th, people worldwide commemorate the incredible life and work of Robert Burns. The inaugural Burns Night was held in 1801, five years after his death, by a group of his close friends at the Burns Cottage in Alloway. The evening consisted of various performances and speeches, accompanied by a classic haggis dinner. The first Burns Supper was so well-received that the group decided to make it an annual event, henceforth celebrated each year on Burns' birthday.

For centuries, the Burns Supper has remained true to its roots. Dressed in their finest kilt outfits, attendees listen to a variety of speeches and poems while enjoying haggis and whisky. It's a formal occasion that's also incredibly fun, and one that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.

Planning to attend a Burns Supper but unsure of what to wear? Let us help you.

Prince Charlie Kilt Outfit

One of our more formal kilt outfit options, the Prince Charlie kilt outfit is an excellent choice for a Burns Supper. We have two Prince Charlie options in our hire range. The traditional Prince Charlie kilt outfit comes with a three button waistcoat and is worn with a bow tie. Whereas with the Modern version you get a five button waistcoat and have the flexibility to choose a tartan tie, cravat or a bow tie as your neckwear.

Tartan Trews

For formal winter occasions like a Burns Supper, consider wearing a finely crafted pair of tartan trews. You can go traditional with a Prince Charlie jacket or give your look a modern twist with one of our more contemporary tweed jackets like our Arran Navy jacket or our Tarbert Tweed jacket. Tartan trews offer ultimate versatility when it comes to styling.

Argyll Kilt Outfit

Made with sleek black fabric made from black Barathea wool with shiny chrome buttons, an Argyll kilt outfit is another fantastic formalwear choice. We have two styles of Argyll kilt outfit in our hire range to choose from. The traditional option comes without a waistcoat and looks great accessorised with a belt and bow tie. The more modern version includes a waistcoat and can be styled with your choice of tie. We’d recommend a tartan tie to match your kilt!

Choosing a Tartan

Your choice of tartan is up to you! You can opt for your own clan tartan or choose one of the Universal tartans in our hire range. You could show your love for Scotland with pride with the Scotland Forever tartan. If you are looking to opt for a more contemporary look while paying homage to iconic Scottish locations, go for one of our exclusive Mist range tartans like Arran Mist or Islay Mist.

We have plenty of hire availability ahead of Burns Night. Book your appointment with us today to ensure that you are celebrating in style this year.

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