Selkirk Burns Club chairman George Whan welcomed members to the Burns Supper in the Selkirk Arms Hotel in Kirkcudbright on Friday night.
The packed company led to an electric atmosphere on a highly successful evening and on this occasion, all speakers and performers were from the town.
Stuart Currie piped in the haggis which was carried by long serving club member Norman Richardson. Joe Osborne addressed the haggis in some style and panache and Rev Davie Gourlay said grace before dinner.
The speakers for the night were of a very high quality. Local farmer John Picken toasted agriculture, Robert McClune toasted Kirkcudbright, Kenny Chalmers toasted the lasses and a reading was given by Ian McIntyre. Retired Lawyer Sandy Henry proposed the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns and his toast was well researched, yet light and thoughtful. Chairman George Whan received a lengthy standing ovation for his rendition of Tam o’ Shanter.
Ian D Swan rounded the evening off with a vote of thanks to the hosts, chairman and guests.