{"id":7879,"date":"2021-01-25T19:35:30","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T19:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/?p=7879"},"modified":"2021-01-25T19:35:32","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T19:35:32","slug":"burns-night-commemorated-by-military","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/blog\/burns-night-commemorated-by-military\/","title":{"rendered":"Burns Night commemorated by military"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year&rsquo;s Burns Night traditions took place at home or virtually for many people. Unsurprisingly, the day was marked by different branches of the military. It&rsquo;s a special day for Scottish personnel indeed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Strategic Command issued a simple wish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We hope all those celebrating <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BurnsNight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BurnsNight<\/a> have a great and safe evening despite the current restrictions. Although a legendary poet, Robert Burns wrote more songs than poems including Auld Lang Syne. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TD9Y9EtjC1\">pic.twitter.com\/TD9Y9EtjC1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Strategic Command (@UKStratCom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UKStratCom\/status\/1353743223089487873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>RAF&rsquo;s #TeamLossie posted this excellent video celebrating the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Good morning from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TeamLossie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TeamLossie<\/a>!!!<br><br>It&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BurnsNight2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BurnsNight2021<\/a>, that wonderful time of year when we hunt down wild Haggis ? and commemorate the life of Scotland&rsquo;s National Bard&hellip; <br><br>Have a wonderful day..  <br>Good health and happiness to you all! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yLiumKy1xg\">pic.twitter.com\/yLiumKy1xg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; RAF Lossiemouth (@RAFLossiemouth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RAFLossiemouth\/status\/1353631426097410048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The British Army had Actor James Cosmo recite a few words. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">To mark the occasion of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BurnsNight?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BurnsNight<\/a> ???????, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/7SCOTS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@7SCOTS<\/a> are proud to announce a new appointment! Actor James Cosmo MBE, takes up the role of Honorary Colonel with the Perth-based battalion. Read more about it here ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cjmAywQjxX\">https:\/\/t.co\/cjmAywQjxX<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/l2jXzTZcbe\">pic.twitter.com\/l2jXzTZcbe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; British Army (@BritishArmy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy\/status\/1353735302871965697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Navy was more focused on the edible side of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Any plans for Burns Night? Why not try this Haggis &amp; Black Pudding Wellington with mustard cream sauce. <br>Full recipe from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CommandoChef?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CommandoChef<\/a> below ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/osiSkG1XgD\">https:\/\/t.co\/osiSkG1XgD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1353702925848227841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined the celebrations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This Burns Night, we&rsquo;ve teamed up with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHSCharities?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NHSCharities<\/a> to provide staff at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHSTayside?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NHSTayside<\/a> with a Burns celebration lunch of haggis, neeps and tatties.<br><br>Thank you for all that you do &mdash; Sl&agrave;inte Mhath! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BurnsNight2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BurnsNight2021<\/a> ??????? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nvALnO9LzR\">pic.twitter.com\/nvALnO9LzR<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KensingtonRoyal\/status\/1353772163317305346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We&rsquo;re raising a glass to an iconic poet. Hope you all were able to celebrate in a safe and happy manner. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year&rsquo;s Burns Night traditions took place at home or virtually for many people. Unsurprisingly, the day was marked by different branches of the military. It&rsquo;s a special day for Scottish personnel indeed. The Strategic Command issued a simple wish. RAF&rsquo;s #TeamLossie posted this excellent video celebrating the day. 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