Burns Supper with Sixth Form
One of the most popular events on the Kilgraston calendar made a welcome return this year as the Sixth Form enjoyed their post-prelim Burns Supper. Drinks were served in Central Hall, after which Tallie piped the attendees down into the Theatre, paused so that India and Yolanda could say the Selkirk Grace, then continued in her musical duties to welcome the haggis. Mr Campbell recited Burns’ address to a haggis in broad Scots, looking like he was having just a little bit too much fun in brandishing a sharp knife while doing so. A glass of Irn-Bru was raised, and the meal duly began.
Post-supper entertainment was provided by Hannah-Rose and Isabel, who gave a stunning rendition of ‘A Red, Red Rose’, before Ms Hall proposed an immortal toast to Burns’ Immortal Memory. Dr Phillips offered some well-intentioned thoughts on behalf of the gentlemen present in his Toast to the Lassies, and Head Girl Maria replied with some well-intentioned thoughts of her own in her Response. Mr Allaker brought proceedings to a close with his Vote of Thanks, after which there was just time for one final glass of Irn-Bru to ensure that everyone was suitably refreshed before joining in with a version of Auld Lang Syne that made up in volume for what it lacked in finesse.
Until next year’s Burns Supper, fare thee weel awhile.
Kilgraston celebrates Burns Night 2021
Kilgraston may not be able to celebrate Burns Night 2021 in our traditional manner but this hasn’t stopped our talented singing teacher, Ms Colleen Nicoll, and piano teacher, Mr Andrew Johnston, for performing and recording Burns’ song, ‘The Deil’s awa wi’ th’ Exciseman’.
Whilst Burns may have worked as an Exciseman, collecting taxes for the government and monitoring illegal goods, he understood how unpopular these employees were. This humorous song is written as a celebration that the disliked Exciseman is absent, having been taken by Satan to Hell, and therefore allowing everyone to enjoy themselves without fear of regulation.
Kilgraston’s Director of Music, Mr McAuley, has put a video together to watch along with the fantastic music, so happy Burns Night 2021!