The Year of Homecoming gives us the chance to celebrate all things Scottish, and it’s fitting that in the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth that the National Trust for Scotland is developing the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway.
As a member of the Trust I enjoy visiting the diverse range of properties from Ben Lomond to Culzean Castle, and value the work that is done to conserve the built and natural heritage of Scotland.
Burns Night is a great time to gather with family and friends, and raise a glass to Scotland ’s bard. The traditional Burns Supper menu consists of cock-a-leekie soup; haggis, neeps and tatties; finished off with some clootie dumpling, however after many years of being invited to serve a good supper, I’ve found myself using it as an opportunity to celebrate Scottish ingredients with still a nod to tradition.
I served this menu at a Burns Supper in New York a number of years ago and it was appreciated by guests from both sides of the Atlantic. As a celebration of Scottish produce it’s a menu that can be enjoyed by anyone, year-round.
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The National Trust for Scotland. The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is a charity registered in Scotland, Charity Number SC 007410 and depends for its support on the subscriptions of its members, donations and legacies.