Burns Nicht Dinner Celebrates the Scots
Tony Peak leads the procession of the haggis at the start of the annual Burns Nicht dinner.
Tony Peak leads the procession of the haggis at the start of the annual Burns Nicht dinner.
Harborview executive chef Nathan Gould (left) and staff present freshly-made haggis.
Harborview executive chef Nathan Gould (left) and staff present freshly-made haggis.
Alan Reekie delivers Ode Tae a Haggis.
Alan Reekie delivers Ode Tae a Haggis.
Seating according to clans and castles.
Seating according to clans and castles.
Master of Ceremonies Steve Ewing presents a handmade Vineyard tartan bag during raffle
Master of Ceremonies Steve Ewing presents a handmade Vineyard tartan bag during raffle
Tartan pants up for grabs.
Tartan pants up for grabs.
Phil Dieterrich leads the Internationally Acclaimed Scottish Society SIngers.
Phil Dieterrich leads the Internationally Acclaimed Scottish Society SIngers.
Becky Williams performs a solo.
Becky Williams performs a solo.
Audience participation encouraged during toasts.
Audience participation encouraged during toasts.
The Martha's Vineyard Scottish Society held their 27th annual Burns Nicht dinner on Jan. 31 at the Harbor View Hotel. The evening commemorated the 255th birthday of Scottish bard Robert Burns, and featured kilts, bagpiping and toasts, along with a side of haggis. The evening is also the main fundraiser for the Scottish Society's scholarship fund, which provides scholarships to Vineyard high schoolers.