Stonehaven - Fatherland Burns Club

18/02/2026

29/01/2026

African American poet and civil rights activist Langston Hughes was an admirer of Burns for his writings and pursuit of social justice. Our fraternal sister organisation Langston Hughes Cultural Society researched the location and placed a marker on the grave of his infant brother. Historically, the graves of African Americans were segregated and often unmarked. Their efforts, and ours, to celebrate their works and preserve historic sites, helps to ensure that future generations will be able to appreciate their priceless contributions to culture and justice.

If you look carefully, you might see a member of the Stonehaven Burns Club at the marker placement celebration. 😉

25/01/2026

25/01/2026

22/01/2026

Our club centenary Burns Supper at Number 44 last night was a cracker. Over 60 guests enjoyed a celebration of the life and works of Rabbie Burns with a wonderful lineup of local and invited speakers who had us all in fits of laughter.

There were moving tributes to the great man through the recital of his poetry and songs who in his tragically short life, produced so much that has defined what it is to be Scottish and our pursuit of justice for the common man.

We’ll post more pictures here shortly along with the date of next year’s Burns Supper for your diary.

Meanwhile, enjoy young Callen Hamilton-Hall Addressing the Haggis.

11/01/2026

Tickets still available for the Stonehaven Burns Supper, but be quick, last year was sold out.

01/01/2026

New Year Greetings from our friends at Langston Hughes Cultural Society in Joplin Missouri.

"Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns. At midnight on New Year's Eve, people everywhere will salute one another with Robert Burns' song! For Stonehaven - Fatherland Burns Club

24/12/2025

I dream a world where man, no other man will scorn, where love will bless the earth and peace its paths adorn. Langston Hughes

06/11/2025

BURNS SUPPER TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/stonehaven-fatherland-burns-club

We are delighted to announce that the Stonehaven Fatherland Burns Club will be holding their Centenary Burns Supper on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at Number 44 Hotel & Bar, Allardice street, Stonehaven at 6.15pm for a 6.45pm prompt start.

Due to increasing costs, particularly in relation to the cost of food, in order to cover the costs of the event, we have set the price for this years event at £47.50 per ticket.

To facilitate an efficient service on the evening (and maximise time for our wonderful entertainment) we are asking guests to pre-select their menu choices, choosing starter, main course and desert.

See menu below, also presented when you book on-line.

We encourage guests to use the online ticketing platform as it is a simple way to purchase tickets and select your choices for the evening. Whilst there is an additional online booking fee for using this method, we have kept the booking fee to a minimum and have absorbed part of the cost but there will be a booking fee of £2.50 per ticket when using the online platform.

Paper tickets are also available from your usual contact. If using this option, we request tickets are paid in full and menu choices selected in advance of the event.

Please arrive promptly at 6.15pm on Wednesday January 21st at Number 44 Hotel & Bar, Allardice Street, Stonehaven for a 6.45pm start.

Last year tickets sold out, so be sure to book early.

15/09/2025

A lecture of interest to fans of Scottish literature. October 16th at 7pm at the Grassic Gibbon centre in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire.

THE 3rd FLORA GARRY LECTURE Celebrating Lewis Grassic Gibbon, honouring the legacy of the renowned author with a special event filled with engaging talks, literary discussions, and more.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-3rd-flora-garry-lecture-celebrating-lewis-grassic-gibbon-tickets-1630010578519?

Join us for the 3rd Flora Garry Lecture where we celebrate the works of the incredible Scottish author Lewis Grassic Gibbon!

25/08/2025

Highlighting how Burns influenced the great African American writer and advocate for equality and social justice Langston Hughes.