11th Annual Robert Burns Scottish Weekend

Burns Scots will celebrate Robert Burns and his Scottish poetry and songs for the 11th year February 20-22 at the Old Clayton Inn in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. The traditional program starts Friday with a Scottish Ceilidh Musical program beginning at 7:00 pm and ending about 10:00 pm or later with singing, performing musical instruments, reciting poetry, and food and drinks will be available.

On Saturday after a big breakfast together, field trips will be taken to the Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin, NC, as well as other places like Highlands, Tallulah Falls, the John Campbell Folk School. Guests will return to the Inn for a tasting of single malt Scotch whisky at 4:00 pm followed at 7:00 pm by a traditional Burns Supper, Haggis Ceremony, and traditional toasts.

On Sunday after breakfast, many guests will attend church services at Wiley Presbyterian and other local churches, followed by the buffet lunch at the Old Clayton Inn and additional field trips in the area.

Please call Ian and Dottie MacFarlane for reservations information 770-956-0408 or e-mail them macfmgt@bellsouth.net.