Castle Douglas Burns Club

25/01/2026

Brilliantly hosted by The Kings Arms Hotel we had a richt guid nicht celebrating THE Bard. In our 96th year we were graced by the finest of speakers and performers. Reverend Broon delivered the Selkirk Grace with aplomb and Ross Brown addressed the haggis with flair.
Proposing The Immortal Memory Sandy Henry’s great knowledge and passion for Robert Burns and his works shone through. All the way from Canada Ronnie O’Byrne mesmerised the congregation with a rip-roaring Scots Wha Hae and performed the best satire ever penned- Holy Willie’s Prayer. Ronnie also gave a fantastic toast to the Lasses including his own poetical composition- a man of many talents. George Whan toasted Our Drouthie Cronies and as usual he didn’t disappoint-many tears were shed and sides ached! Throughout the evening the excellent Ryan Ferguson on the accordion provided great help for the company singing.
An amazing effort selling raffle tickets realised a record amount which will go towards Castle Douglas Primary School funds.

21/01/2026

We’re all set for Friday night (23rd) with a full house at The Kings Arms- remember it’s 6.30 for a 7.00 start🥃

08/12/2025

We’re all set for 2026 - the supper will be held on Friday the 23rd of January 26 in the Kings Arms Hotel- invites will be out later this month- hing ontae yer breeks, it’s gonnae be a snorter 🥃

09/02/2025

Another great nicht hosted by The Kings Arms Hotel and the cronies supped and sang.
Richard Brown (Rev Broon) said grace and carried in the haggis piped by John Hilsley. Chairman Graham Bell addressed the haggis and attempted to control the congregation through the nicht- a monumental task! Robert McTurk gave a fantastic thoughtful Immortal Memory and mesmerised with his excellent recitations. Robin Wallace also excelled with his two recitations and farming tales. Next up was Bobby Landers a shire lad who had the room in fits of laughter with his praise of the lasses. Will McCarthy set the tone perfectly toasting his fellow cronies. Throughout the night Bruce McKenzie was the glue with his wonderful music and songs.
Joy be wi ye a

07/02/2025

We’re all set for tomorrow night at The Kings 6.30 for 7.00 - due to the disruption and re-arranging we do have a small number of spare tickets if anyone is interested- 07747018234

25/01/2025

DON’T PANIC- ALL IS WELL😁we have re-booked the Kings for Saturday the 8th of February 6.30 for 7.00 - all our speakers and singers could make that night. Members can you text or email please to confirm you can still come 07747018234, [email protected]
We will also contact everyone again as well as those who couldn’t make the original date - see you all there -

Our monarch's hindmost year but ane
Was five-and-twenty days begun,
'Twas then a blast o' Janwar' win'
Blew hansel in on Robin.

24/01/2025

Sorry folks but the weather has caused too much carnage. Lots of trees down and people blocked in, so we have taken the decision to cancel the supper tonight- we are hoping to reschedule to Saturday the 15th of February- we will confirm this soon - stay safe

22/01/2025

The line up for Friday night 24th- Robert McTurk Immortal Memory & recitation, Bobby Landers The Lasses, Will McCarthy Drouthie Cronies, Robin Wallace Recitation, Bruce McKenzie Songs, Ryan Ferguson Music
NB new starting time 6.30 for 7.00
‘There's some are fou o' love divine; There's some are fou o' brandy

12/01/2025

Just a wee reminder folks- we have changed our starting time this year- so it’s a 6.30 for 7.00 start- Friday 24th January

04/12/2024

Save the date folks - our 95th Supper will be held on Friday the 24th of January 2025 in the Kings Arms Hotel
‘That man to man, the world o’er, shall brothers be for a’ that’

23/01/2024

We’ve set a wee record folks - the video of our haggis being piped in has now had over 1000 views - thanks everyone for looking in

21/01/2024