Burns Night recipes

Celebrate Burns Night and pay tribute to the life of poet Robert Burns with our Scottish recipes. It’s on the 25 January each year.

Once a year, haggis – the savoury sausage pudding made from sheep’s or cow’s meat – takes over menus and butcher’s counters across the country.

Traditionally Burns Night is celebrated with a meal of haggis, neeps and tatties, but we give you license to venture from the classic dishes here too. Indulge in comforting Scottish recipes such as pan haggerty, creamy neeps and haggis sausage rolls or give our roast chicken stuffed with haggis (aka chicken balmoral) a whirl. We’ve also done the hard work for you and put our favourite Burns Night recipes all into one menu, if you’re finding it hard to choose. Flexing your chef muscles? Our modern Burns Night menu from chef Roberta Hall-McCarron is a little bit different but equally delicious.

One thing’s for sure, the traditional Scottish dessert cranachan is the pudding for the job, and a wee dram of whisky is non-negotiable.

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Spiced boozy prunes

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Spiced boozy prunes

Cherie Denham’s boozy prunes are a knockout stirred into yogurt or used to top cakes. Best of all, they’re easy to make and last for months.

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Haggis, neeps and tatties cakes

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Haggis, neeps and tatties cakes

Perfect for using up the leftover treasures of a traditional Burns Night supper, these little cakes combine haggis, neeps and tatties in every bite.

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Clapshot

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Clapshot

You’d be hard put to come across a side dish with a better name than clapshot! A Scottish classic originally from Orkney, it’s the perfect accompaniment to haggis.

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Smoked ham, leek and mustard pie

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Smoked ham, leek and mustard pie

Take your pie game to the next level with this smoked ham pie recipe. Tender ham hock, leeks, golden pastry and creamy sauce = pie perfection.

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Smoked duck and beetroot salad

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Smoked duck and beetroot salad

This smoked duck salad is a light yet flavoursome starter. It's easy to put together for a dinner party, as the prep can be done in advance.

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White chocolate and rhubarb cheesecake

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White chocolate and rhubarb cheesecake

This white chocolate and rhubarb cheesecake is easy to assemble and serve, as it provides individual portions instead of one big cake.

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Haggis shepherd’s pie

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Haggis shepherd’s pie

Work your haggis, neeps and tatties into a rich, tasty haggis shepherd's pie this Burns Night – kids and adults alike will gobble it up.

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Chicken balmoral

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Chicken balmoral

This traditional chicken dish, stuffed with haggis and served with lashingsof creamy whisky sauce, is a fitting main for a celebratory Burns Night supper.

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Cullen skink

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Cullen skink

Cullen Skink is an easy traditional Scottish soup with a rich, creamy flavour - perfect for a starter at your next dinner party.

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Cranachan

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Cranachan

Cranachan is a Scottish dessert traditionally made by folding fresh raspberries into whipped cream with a little honey, whisky and toasted oatmeal. Give it a try!

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Haggis, neeps and tatties

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Haggis, neeps and tatties

You can't celebrate Burns Night without this classic Scottish dish! Serve haggis alongside 'neeps and tatties' aka potatoes and turnips and a whisky sauce.

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Chicken wings, scallops and leeks with prune purée

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Chicken wings, scallops and leeks with prune purée

Chicken wings, scallops and leeks are used in this twist on a Scottish favourite, cock-a-leekie soup – it's a winning way to get any supper party started.

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Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

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Venison terrine with prunes, orange, juniper and thyme

Gill Meller's venison terrine, flavoured with orange zest and sweet prunes, makes a tasty starter served with tangy chutney and a crusty loaf.

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Venison and apple cheeseburgers

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Venison and apple cheeseburgers

The deep, gamey flavour of venison makes a fantastic substitute to beef in this epic cheeseburger recipe – and is a little bit leaner too.

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Smoked haddock and bacon potato gratin

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Smoked haddock and bacon potato gratin

Easy to make and even easier to devour, this creamy smoked haddock, bacon and potato gratin is the comforting family meal your Sunday evening is looking for.

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Easy shortbread

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Easy shortbread

Buttery, melt-in-the-mouth shortbread is the perfect accompaniment for a hot cuppa. Learn how to make shortbread with this easy recipe made with just five ingredients.

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