Raise a Glass to The Memory of Robert Burns

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Raise a Glass to The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns

Good wishes from Kensington Palace together with support from MSPs of the Scottish Parliament have raised the spirits of Falkirk based Julie Deans and Steve Higson who are co-ordinating a “Worldwide Toast to Robert Burns.”

In the final countdown to the 250th Anniversary of Robert Burns, millions of people plan to celebrate the Bard’s birthday and Toasts and Suppers across the globe are already being counted on the Worldwide Toast web-site, especially designed to record the number of glasses raised worldwide.

The Sons of Scotland in Winnipeg, Canada and the Alabama Scots, USA are just a few of the many who have helped to kick off this fantastic Worldwide celebration.

Ryan from Alabama Scots told Scottish Gemini “We all participated in the Toast and it was very exciting! I read your note just prior to the toast and it brought the excitement to a fever pitch! I feel as though your idea of the Toast really energized our group last night. I am truly glad that I found you on the Internet!”

Julie Deans of Scottish Gemini explained “It’s really easy since all you need to do is raise a glass, add up the numbers and complete a brief form on the web-site www.worldwidetoasttorobertburns.com to record your numbers. We urge everyone, everywhere to raise a glass and Take Part. All toasts taking place from now until 7th February will be counted towards the overall total although if your toast is being held at 9pm GMT on 25th January you can be included as part of the Guinness World RecordTM Attempt.

By keeping it simple, it is hoped that millions across the globe will unite with their Toasts and become part of this historic event.

The team are also fundraising for the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. Shonaig Macpherson, Chairman of the NTS, referred to the campaign as “an exciting project” and the thrilling yet simple ‘Donate a Pound Campaign’ will give the opportunity for all corners of the globe to contribute a single pound so that everyone can help to ‘give something back to Burns.’

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