An Ode to Rabbie Burns at The Tolbooth Tavern - Edinburgh Fringe

Mon Aug 25 2025 at 08:30 pm to 10:30 pm UTC+01:00

167 Canongate, Edinburgh | Edinburgh

Tolbooth Tavern
Publisher/HostTolbooth Tavern
An Ode to Rabbie Burns at The Tolbooth Tavern - Edinburgh Fringe
Advertisement
Step into the festivities and be welcomed by the stirring sound of our piper Chris, an accomplished piper from Lanarkshire, with over 30 years of experience performing in top Scottish pipe bands and winning major championships. A serving police officer and member of the renowned Glasgow Police Pipe Band, he balances music with a decorated 18-year career in law enforcement. Guests will settle in and the Selkirk Grace sets the tone with a humble blessing to honour the Scottish dinner ahead.

🥣 To Start
Warm up with a bowl of Cullen Skink, our creamy, smoky seafood soup made the traditional way. It's comfort in every spoon.

🥃 A Dram and a Declaration
Witness the ceremonial Address to a Haggis, delivered with fire and flourish, accompanied by a dram of Craigellachie whisky that'll make the Bard himself nod in approval.

🍽️ The Main Event
Feast on Scotland's finest - haggis, neeps, and tatties - prepared as tradition dictates. No frills, just full flavour and heart.

📜 The Words of Burns
Let the evening take a lyrical turn as we share "Tam O'Shanter," a spirited telling that dances between humour and horror in true Burns style.

🍨 A Sweet Farewell
Finish with our homemade Scottish cranachan - layers of whipped cream, toasted oats, local raspberries and a dash of whisky that celebrates the best of the Highlands in dessert form.

✨ Whether you're a lifelong Burns enthusiast or simply Fringe-curious, this night at The Tolbooth is your ticket to timeless tradition, unforgettable fare, and the beating heart of Scottish culture.

Vegetarian option available

£40pp
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

167 Canongate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Edinburgh

Acting for Adults Taster Session
Mon, 25 Aug at 07:00 pm Acting for Adults Taster Session

The Out of the Blue Drill Hall

Wrap-up Party: Fringe Asian Networking \u2013 Week 3
Mon, 25 Aug at 07:00 pm Wrap-up Party: Fringe Asian Networking – Week 3

Indigo Yard

Quartet for The End of Time
Mon, 25 Aug at 07:30 pm Quartet for The End of Time

Greyfriars Kirk

What is human revolution? - an interactive storytelling event
Mon, 25 Aug at 07:30 pm What is human revolution? - an interactive storytelling event

1 Gayfield Square

Clann An Drumma @ Edinburgh Fringe - 25th August
Mon, 25 Aug at 07:45 pm Clann An Drumma @ Edinburgh Fringe - 25th August

Stramash

Valuation Day | Asian Works of Art | Edinburgh
Tue, 26 Aug at 10:00 am Valuation Day | Asian Works of Art | Edinburgh

Lyon & Turnbull

Generation Scotland Symposium
Tue, 26 Aug at 10:00 am Generation Scotland Symposium

Playfair Library Hall

Pink Pony Brunch
Tue, 26 Aug at 11:00 am Pink Pony Brunch

1a Market Street, EH11DE Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Art into Poetry exhibition by RowdyMoos Productions with sound by Roddy
Tue, 26 Aug at 12:00 pm Art into Poetry exhibition by RowdyMoos Productions with sound by Roddy

Dundas Street Gallery

Chappell Roan Edinburgh Tickets
Tue, 26 Aug Chappell Roan Edinburgh Tickets

Royal Highland Centre

Chappell Roan at Royal Highland Centre
Tue, 26 Aug at 05:00 pm Chappell Roan at Royal Highland Centre

Royal Highland Centre

Edinburgh is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Edinburgh Events