Burns Night Dinner 2025

Historic Rural Hill is a private non-profit organization located in Huntersville, NC.  We operate a 265 acre working farm that is owned by Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec.  Rural Hill is a working farm, historic site, educational facility, nature preserve, and event site.  We host events year round and many are fundraisers for the site that help us put on free community oriented events and educational programs for local schools.  We also operate as the historic homestead of the Davidson family.  We offer tours and living history to educate the community on the local history and we are open year round.  We would love to have you visit us for one our events or to learn more about the sites history.  We offer a wide variety of events, educational programs, living history experiences, and volunteer opportunities.

Historic Rural Hill

Join us for a celebration of Scottish heritage and culture at Historic Rural Hill for our annual Burns Night Dinner

Join us for a memorable evening at Historic Rural Hill on either Friday January 24, 2025 at 7:00pm OR Saturday, January 25th 2025 at 6:00pm!Celebrate the life and works of the legendary Scottish poet, Robert Burns, in this lively event filled with Scottish traditions and culture.Immerse yourself in the warm and welcoming atmosphere as we gather to honor Scotland's rich heritage. Don your finest tartan attire and join fellow enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening of merriment and camaraderie.Whether you're a fan of Burns' poetry, a lover of Scottish culture, or simply looking for a unique experience, the Burns Night Dinner is an event not to be missed. Reserve your spot now!To set the mood for the evening, we'll have live Scottish piping.The event will feature a three-course dinner and one free pour of Scotch whisky for the toast to the immortal memory of Robert Burns. The dinner will be catered by Savory Moments Catering.Throughout the night, we'll be raising a glass to the life and legacy of Robert Burns, with a series of toasts and speeches honoring the Bard of Scotland.D oors will open at 7pm and meals will begin being served around 7:45pm on Friday and on Saturday doors will open at 6pm and meals will begin being served around 6:45pm.Don't miss this unforgettable night of Scottish tradition, community, and revelry at Historic Rural Hill. We can't wait to celebrate with you!Space for this premier event is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance. There will be a cash bar with beer, wine, and Scotch whisky.Burns Nights are held around the world in celebration of Poet Robert Burns’ birthday typically around January 25th. The tradition started in July of 1801 when his friends met at his old home to celebrate the 5th year since his passing. A traditional Burns Night consists of haggis being piped in, a three-course meal, several drams of whisky and performances honoring Burns’ great works. For more detailed information on Burns Night, visit the link <a href="https://www.visitscotland.com/about/famous-scots/robert-burns/burns-night/" title="https://www.visitscotland.com/about/famous-scots/robert-burns/burns-night/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a> This event is proudly sponsored by the McIntosh Law Firm and presented by Historic Rural Hill.