Celebrating Robbie Burns!

This year, the Robbie Burns Gala Supper & Ceilidh went virtual.  The committee decided to proceed in this direction in the Fall when public health restrictions indicated it would be the most viable option. Traditional meals were available through various venues including The Scottish Glen in Stittsville, ON.

The launch of the video may done but you can still see the video online!

The entertainment for the video production respected a traditional Burns Supper with the added value the SSO offers of a ceilidh.  Performers were as follows:

  1. Preshow featuring digital art by Cryptic: Primordial Waters, in celebration of Scotland’s year of coasts and waters, and “A Red, Red Rose” Scotland poetry recitation from around the world.

  2. Master of Ceremonies, Lieutenant-Colonel Carl Gauthier, MMM, CD, AdeC, Canadian Forces

  3. Messages from Lisa MacLeod, MPP, Nepean, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture, Province of Ontario and Michael Russell, Constituency Member, Argyll & Bute, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs, Government of Scotland

  4. Immortal Memory by Graham McTavish

  5. Toast to the Lassies by Donnell Leahy, musician and singer

  6. Reply to the Toast to the Lassies by Natalie MacMaster

  7. The Pipes and Drums of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh’s Own)

  8. The Ottawa Fiddlaires – an Ottawa Valley Youth Duo

  9. Ottawa Highland Dancing Association represented by Champagne Dancers and MacDonald Dancers

  10. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Ottawa Branch

  11. The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra - ceilidh dancing

  12. Postcards from Scotland messages and music from Braebach and Kinnaris Quintet

Following the event we shared a survey, and thanks to that feedback we have some great events planned over the next few months!

Spoiler Alert! April is Poet’s Month, July is the 225th anniversary of the passing of Robbie Burns. We will be celebrating Scotland’s Bard weaving in the many ideas through events in the next few months, culminating to a significant celebration in July!

Christine Guay