Burns Night celebrations will be very different this year. While there will definitely be no ceilidhs to join that doesn't mean we have to altogether ditch the evening all together as Burns Suppers, Whisky Tastings and Poetry Reading events are entirely achievable and fun! With some creative organisation, we can still raise a glass or two to the Bard. And, let's face it, we're living for any excuse to get dressed up right now.

Celebrate Scotland's national Bard this Burns Night with a Burns Zoom Party Supper from Contini Edinburgh, including smoked salmon to start, classic haggis, neeps and tatties, plus traditional cranachan for dessert and a nip of Glengoyne 10-year-old single malt Scotch Whisky. Available to order for delivery or collection from Contini, 103 George Street, Edinburgh, 20 to 23 January only

Burns Night whisky tastings with Once upon a Whisky and the Glasgow Distillery Company, 21, 25 and 28 January 2021, 7 pm – 8.30 pm
Celebrate Burns Night with Glasgow Distillery and Once Upon a Whisky. Guests who buy tickets for the online tastings can try five premium whiskies from the Glasgow Distillery Company (which are home-delivered) and discover all the secrets behind the first whisky distillery in Glasgow in over 100 years. Tickets are £35 (***only available for UK and EU residents) and can be booked at Onceuponawhisky.co.uk/guided-tours/online-whisky-tasting.

'Burns Box' and virtual poetry readings from Wedgwood the Restaurant
Edinburgh's Wedgwood the Restaurant has launched a 'Burns Box', available UK nationwide, to celebrate Burns Night in lockdown. The Scottish feast includes a copy of Robert Burns' famous poem Address to a Haggis, a dram of whisky to toast Scotland's national Bard and a five-course Burns supper created by chef patron Paul Wedgwood. The menu features whisky, Douglas Fir-cured salmon, Wild Highland heather moor grouse ham and a Chocolate and clootie dumpling brownie.
To finish off the experience, Paul Wedgwood will be taking to Wedgwood's social media on 25 January to pay tribute to the poet, reading the Address to a Haggis at 7:30 pm with a wee dram of whisky. The Burns Night box is priced at £140 for two people and includes free UK nationwide delivery. Additional wine selections from the Wedgwood wine cellar will also be available to order. See Wedgwoodtherestaurant.co.uk for more information.

Mac & Wild's Burns Night Taco Kit
Showcasing the Highlands' incredible produce, Mac & Wild offers many of the essentials needed for the ideal Burns supper, delivered to the door. From a Haggis recipe e-book to wild venison and lamb haggis, a cocktail minibar and even a Burns Night Haggis taco kit, it's a taste of Scotland at home (UK only deliveries). Please go to Macandwild.com/collections/burns for full details and to order.

No-frills supermarket Lidl has unveiled its range of food and drink from Scotland's best producers launching in-store on 21 January, with prices starting at just 99p. For a traditional Burns supper at home, Donald & Sons XXL Haggis (1.1kg) will feed the whole family for £2.59, a haggis for two is 99p, and a vegetarian haggis from Hall's comes in at £1.49.

Scotland's number one ready-meal brand, McIntosh of Strathmore, has created over 300,000 special AR 'Haggis Neeps & Tatties' packs to help Scots celebrate Burns Night during lockdown. Shoppers simply download the Zappar app on their smartphone, scan the code, and within seconds an actor leaps off the pack to deliver Rabbie Burns' famous poem turning their McIntosh haggis meal into a fun Burns Supper experience.
Running across three different 'Ultimate Burns Night In' McIntosh packs - single (340g) and double (860g) Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, plus a single vegetarian haggis option – every meal is made with the family-owned Scottish company's traditional haggis recipe and locally grown Scottish potatoes and neeps. Available in supermarkets nationwide.

Burns Big Night In (with National Trust for Scotland) Saturday, 23 January 2021, 7 pm - 8: 30pm
Hosted by Edith Bowman, this unique event will bring you music from Talisk, a cocktail masterclass courtesy of The Glenlivet, as well as some exclusive insights into the life of Scotland's national Bard from our experts. Plus, there'll be some exceptional guests, who'll bring the traditional Burns Supper to life, and will lead us in the world-famous 'Address to the Haggis'.
As an optional extra, revellers can order a 'Box of Braw' for two to be delivered to their home (*UK only, while stocks last). Filled with treats and a few wee nips to set the evening off, courtesy of some of Scotland's most iconic brands, the box also contains some exclusive Burns-related memorabilia including a print of Burns' original Auld Lang Syne manuscript. Ticket prices from £18 per person (extra cost for the Box of Braw). For more information and to book, go to Nts.org.uk/stories/burns-big-night-in

Big Burns Supper, 25 January 2021, 7 pm
Scotland's largest contemporary Burns celebration Big Burns Supper goes digital for the first time in 2021. Marking the festival's 10th anniversary, Janey Godley's Big Burns Supper dishes up a special broadcast connecting Scotland to the world. With contributions from local, national and international artists, this digital experience will help celebrate Burns Night in a way that helps give everyone a much-needed lift and a laugh.
Broadcast free-of-charge across Big Burns Supper's Facebook and YouTube channels, the special 75-minute digital broadcast welcomes a cracking selection of artists including KT Tunstall, Dougie Maclean, Donovan, Tide Lines and Skerryvore. They have performed at the festival over the last ten years. Scots comic Janey Godley will host from her own living room as she prepares a Burns supper while introducing guests and festival friends throughout the evening. Festival favourites Le Haggis will also be making an appearance providing burlesque, comedy and mayhem. The event is free. Head to Bigburnssupper.com for more information.

M&S makes creating the ultimate Burns supper simple
This year M&S has introduced an exciting addition to the range with ‘Burns in a Box’. The M&S Burns in a Box hamper is available to order online in two versions: one chilled, with products to go straight in your fridge, or one for all your cupboard staples. The delicious boxes can be delivered your door – or the door of a friend - this Burns Night. Head to Marksandspencer.com/c/food-to-order.
In-store, M&S Food’s Burns Night range features the best of Scotland’s winter larder with everything you need including: Haggis and Veggie Haggis from Macsween of Edinburgh, produce farmed in Fife and Perthshire, shortbread baked in Edinburgh and whisky crafted in Scotland. The range champions Scottish suppliers who have worked tirelessly throughout the past year with its many challenges, to keep delicious Scottish favourites on our plates.

Macsween Burns Supper, 25 January 2021, 7 pm
Edinburgh-based haggis brand Macsween aims to bring (possibly) the largest virtual Burns Supper to homes across the globe. Teaming up with Scottish comedy actor Karen Dunbar, alongside Dr. Rachel Barrie, master blender for Benriach distillery and described as The First Lady of Scotch whisky', the event will be aired on Macsween's Facebook page at 7 pm. The event will be broadcast on Facebook.com/MacsweenHaggis, and anyone can join in the fun for free.

Bross Bagels unveils a new delectable bagel option in honour of Burns Night
Edinburgh foodie institution, Bross Bagels, is helping its loyal patrons get in the Burns Night spirit with its latest offering, The Rabbi Burns. The ‘Rabbi Burns’, a twist on a Rabbi, this bagel is filled with haggis, smoked applewood cheese, bacon, onion chutney, latke and whisky-infused mayo, featured in one of their famous bagels. There will also be a vegan version available. Both are priced at £6.50 and will be on sale from their Bruntsfield, Leith and their brand new Portobello shop from 15 January to mark the occasion.

The World's First Neep Tonic Water
Using neeps from an Aberdeenshire farm, Claire Rennie, founder of small-batch Scottish tonic water Walter Gregor's has created the world's first neep tonic water in time for toasting Burns. Launched on 13 January, the Scottish Neep Tonic is a limited edition and is only available on the Walter Gregor's website for delivery in January. It is made on-site in Aberdeenshire and contains only natural ingredients including Scottish carbonated water, Scottish neep infusion, quinine and sugar from British grown sugar beet. All Walter Gregor's tonics are available to buy via the website, Waltergregors.com.

The very best ways to celebrate Burns Night this year, be it virtually or locally