Burns Night recipes
Celebrate Burns Night and pay tribute to the life of poet Robert Burns with our best Scottish recipes. It’s on the 25 January each 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
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
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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Pies
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
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
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
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 (haggis-stuffed chicken with whisky cream sauce)
This traditional chicken dish, stuffed with haggis and served with a creamy whisky sauce, is a fitting main for a Burns Night supper.
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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
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
You can't celebrate Burns Night without this classic Scottish dish! Serve haggis alongside 'neeps and tatties', aka potatoes and swede, with a whisky sauce.
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Scallops
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
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
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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Gratins
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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Biscuits
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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