Robert Burns anniversary celebration
Scottish Heritage Association of Northeast Ohio
January 21, 2012

The 253rd anniversary celebration of the life of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Poet, was held at the Croatian Lodge in Willoughby on January 21, 2012. The event was put on by the Scottish Heritage Association of Northeast Ohio (SHANO).

A piper led the Seating of the Table ceremony.

Marie Crawley Diamond sang the US National Anthem, God Save our Gracious Queen and O Canada.

Marie Crawley Diamond

Michael Crawley

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Singing the anthems

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Craig Shepperly explained some of the language and customs of the classic Robert Burns song Auld Lang Syne.

Craig Shepperly

Scott Duncan piped Flowers of the Forest in honor of those who passed last year.

Scott Duncan





Chief Scott Duncan

As always, one of the highlights of the evening was the Presentation of the Haggis by SHANO Chief, Scott Duncan.

Scott Duncan with the Haggis

Haggis is a pudding of sorts - but far from the chocolate or banana cream you may be picturing. Instead it is a savory pudding made of such things as sheep's heart, liver and lungs along with oatmeal, suet and spices. It is encased in the sheep's stomach and cooked for a minimum of three hours.