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Address to a Haggis

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Address to a Haggis (Scots: Address to the Haggis) is a Scots language poem by Scottish poet, Robert Burns in 1786.[1] One of the more well known Scottish poems, the title refers to the national dish of Scotland, haggis, which is a savoury pudding. The poem is most often recited at "Burns supper" a Scottish cultural event celebrating the life of Robert Burns where everybody stands as the haggis is brought in on a silver salver whilst a bagpiper will lead the way towards the host's table. The host or a guest will then recite the poem while slicing open the haggis at the right moment with a ceremonial knife.[2]

  1. ^ "BBC – Robert Burns – Address to a Haggis". BBC. 2014. Archived from the original on 20 January 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Address to a Haggis by Robert Burns". www.robertburns.org.uk. Alexandria Burns Club. Archived from the original on 13 February 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.

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