Clan Donald hosts annual Robbie Burns Dinner

Clan Donald hosted its annual Robbie Burns Dinner in the Celtic Room at Paddy’s Pub in Kentville on Friday evening, Jan. 25. Piper Brenda MacKean Barss (right) piped in the haggis, with Bob Parks serving as the bearer of the haggis. Donald MacDonald (left) delivered the address to the haggis.

Florence MacDonald served as Master of Ceremonies, the Selkirk Grace was read in unison, Evelyn MacDonald delivered the Toast to the Queen, Charles Barss delivered the Immortal Memory, Ken McRae delivered the Toast to the Lassies, Maggie Keppie delivered the Toast to the Laddies, Heather MacDonald delivered the Toast to Scotland and Judy Parks delivered the after dinner grace.

This is the 249th anniversary of the birth of Robbie Burns. Clan Donald, representing dozens of various surnames, is dedicated to keeping Scottish heritage and traditions alive.

Clan Donald is looking forward to Tartan Day, April 6, and to their next regular monthly meeting, to take place at the home of Charles Barss and Brenda MacKean Barss, 19 Minas View Drive, Wolfville, on Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about their Scottish heritage and take in a presentation by guest speaker Alex Varner on the topic of highland cattle.

Reporter Kirk Starratt was on hand for the kick-off of the Robbie Burns Dinner and files the following video package. We apologize for the darkness of some of the video, which was shot in low light conditions…