Club marks 225th anniversary of Rabbie Burns' death

By Kevin Janiak
Published 22nd Jul 2021, 12:12 BST
Back row l-r David Sanderson(ex President) and Dave Darling. Front row l-r Alastair Christie (ex Pres) Russell Robertson (ex Pres) Bruce Robertson (President) and Douglas Watt (ex Pres)Back row l-r David Sanderson(ex President) and Dave Darling. Front row l-r Alastair Christie (ex Pres) Russell Robertson (ex Pres) Bruce Robertson (President) and Douglas Watt (ex Pres)
Back row l-r David Sanderson(ex President) and Dave Darling. Front row l-r Alastair Christie (ex Pres) Russell Robertson (ex Pres) Bruce Robertson (President) and Douglas Watt (ex Pres)
Wednesday, July 21 marked 225 years since Scottish Bard Rabbie Burns’ death.

So, members of the Galashiels Burns Club braved the heat to hold a small ceremony at the great man’s bust opposite the town's library.

Founded in 1908, the club hosts a Burns Supper every January, revelling in performances of the poet’s work and celebrating his life.

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Club president Bruce Robertson laid a bouquet of flowers at 11am.

Pictured are, back row from left: David Sanderson (ex-president) and Dave Darling. Front row from left: ex-presidents Alastair Christie and Russell Robertson, president Bruce Robertson and ex-president Douglas Watt.