The year 2009 marked the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth and sparked the inspiration of the ‘Homecoming’ where thousands flocked to the home of Burns in Alloway, Scotland.  

Famous for his poetry, and particularly his collaboration with James Johnson which resulted in the legendary Auld Lang Syne, Burns was hailed as the ‘Ploughman Poet’ for his transformation from farming to poetry.  Although Burns, born on the 25th January in 1759, lived a short life, dying at the age of just 37, he has retained his place in modern Scottish life through the popular “Burns Supper.” The ritual was started by friends and acquaintances of Burns a few years after his death in 1796 to honour his memory and is now celebrated annually on or around the date of his birth.  

The Supper, however is not only reserved for the Scottish, it offers everyone a chance to celebrate the life and works of the national Bard as well as sample some dishes out of the ordinary including, cock-a-leekie soup, haggis and typsy laird.

This year the Bay Brasserie, located on the seaward side of the Riviera Centre in Torquay, is offering just this with their special themed Burns Sunday Lunch on Sunday 24th January with tempting dishes such as; roast sirloin of aberdeen angus beef, galloway venison and fraserburgh fisherman’s pie.  To view the full menu at just £15 for 3 courses followed by coffee, please visit their website; www.baybrasserie.co.uk.  Booking is essential, to book please call 01803 206337.