Baillieston SNP Burns Supper (with Deputy First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon)

**Paul** · 24th January 10, 05:20 PM

Hi guys. Me and Laura attended the Baillieston SNP Burns Supper last night. It was rightfully held in a beautiful Masonic "Robert Burns Lodge" in Baillieston.
I put on my new goat hair sporran and decided to premier my charcoal tweed jacket - as I was sure the event wasnt too formal. There were around a douzen kilts and worn rather well by many. Some gents were in various Jacobite shirts and waistcoats, a couple of Argylls and four Prince Charlies.

T'was a great night and the meal was a super supper!

The speakers included Deputy First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Anne McLaughlin MSP and Baillieston branch leader Lachie McNeil (with a wonderful kilt and Argyll hose on!). A Scots-speaking member gave the best version of Tam O'Shanter I've ever heard as well!

I was sat accross from John Mason MP and Councillor Grant Thoms. Both were a great laugh, and I've met John several times before so it was good to have a wee catch up.

Enough talk - here's some pictures!

Laura and myself before we left:

Malcolm, our piper for the evening:

Lachie delivering the opening speech:

Nicola smiling as I took a quick picture!

The haggis:

Roseanna Cunningham delivers the Immortal Memory:

Nicola Sturgeon says a few humorous and serious words!

John Mason's speech ended a great evening:
(he is one of the very few MPs I have known to own a kilt!)

We have a ceilidh next month and then we can start formally looking forward to Ferintosh!

**piperdbh** · 24th January 10, 05:25 PM

Those are great pics, especially the one of you and Laura.

Thanks for posting them.

I'm assuming that "MSP" means "Member of the Scottish Parliament"?

**Paul** · 24th January 10, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Those are great pics, especially the one of you and Laura.

Thanks for posting them.

I'm assuming that "MSP" means "Member of the Scottish Parliament"?

Absolutely correct!
And thank you very much

P.S. "MP" is a member of the UK House of Commons and "Councillor" means a local representative in the city council.

**macwilkin** · 24th January 10, 05:34 PM

What a venue for a Burns Supper!

:mrgreen:

I'm green wi' envy!

T.

**MacKay71** · 24th January 10, 05:36 PM

Great pics!

**Mael Coluim** · 24th January 10, 08:00 PM

You are quite the handsome couple, Paul!

**McMurdo** · 24th January 10, 08:20 PM

Paul you both look wonderful I really love your sporran, glad you had a great Burns Night.

**Jimmy** · 25th January 10, 02:01 AM

The two of you looking great as usual, i've heard this is always one of the best Burns Supper around.
i'm at one in Dumbarton this Friday where for the first time I will be reciting Holy Willie's Prayer in my nightshirt and wee willie winkie hat. i've never done this poem before, usually its Tam o' Shanter, so I hope i can perform ok