What is Burns Night?

Published on January 23, 2021 - Duration: 01:01s

What is Burns Night?

Burns Night 2021 may be more muted than in previous years due to coronavirusrestrictions, but as people in Scotland and around the world get ready to markthe occasion on January 25, we take a look at what the day is and why it iscelebrated.


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