A taste of Scotland will be "reeling" its way to Lough Eske on Saturday 26th January, when Burns Night is celebrated at Harvey's Point.

The word on the street is: "If you haven't made a reservation make one now, because it's going to be a night to remember!"
Proceeds will be donated to the Donegal and Northwest Hospice. After feasting on the traditional Scottish meal of haggis, potatoes and turnips, among other tasty tipples (including whisky!), guests will have a chance to take part in some Scottish ceilidh dancing which is always "great craic!" It was the late Joe McGlone, from Cashelard, Ballyshannon who came up with the idea to hold a Burns Night; his daughter Deirdre is the proprietor of Harvey's Point. Joe's idea was to hold the night in tribute to the famous Scottish bard. They have been greatly assisted by Richard Hurst who has great knowledge of the life of Burns. So what can one expect at the event? It goes without saying that guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique Scottish experience, which includes a delicious five course meal with all the traditional trimmings.
All guests attending should try and wear something tartan to enter into the spirit of things.

Men are asked to wear kilts; but this is only optional of course.
The Supper will take place in the spectacular Gourmet Suite at Harvey's Point. The room which can hold at least 300 guests, will be beautifully decorated in true Scottish style.
The main purpose of Burns Night is to celebrate the life and work of Robert Burns, whose birthday falls on January 25th. Burns wrote around 300 songs and a huge number of poems during his short life. When Burn's Night is celebrated on Saturday 26th January, it will begin with the 'piping in' of the guests.
 

Our Chairman, Richard Hurst will welcome guests at the Burn's Night Banquet and The Selkirk Grace will be said. After this there will be an address and toast to the haggis. In previous years it's been said: "if the idea of raising your glass to a sheep's stomach filled with meat is confusing, it will all make sense once you've had a few glasses of Scotch whisky!"

After dinner, there will be toasts to the guests, who will have the opportunity to hear some Burn's poems and songs. They will also have the chance to take part in some Scottish ceilidh dancing, which will include the Gay Gordon’s and the Dashing White Sergeant. If you're unsure of how to do the dances, just copy someone who looks like they know what they're doing!
 
The grand finale to the night will be when everyone sings one of Burn's best known songs - Auld Land Syne - a song traditionally sung in Scotland at the end of a festive gathering of friends. By the end of the night on 26th January - after a few whiskeys - it will seem like everyone is your best friend!
If you would like to take part in this unique Burn's Night event, don't hesitate to book, because it's selling out very quickly. To make a reservation, contact Harvey's Point reception at 074 97 22208. The night starts at 7 pm sharp.

 
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