Ae Fond Kiss

Today is Rabbie Burns' birthday and it is traditional for us Scots to have what's commonly known as a Burns Supper.

I'll bet none of you know I have certificates (yes, plural!) for the recitation of Burns' poetry and, to prove it, I've recorded "Ae Fond Kiss" for you all and you can listen to it here. It's one of my favourite Burns' poems.

As with a lot of Burns' work, a poem often translates into song and you can hear the wonderful Eddi Reader singing "Ae Fond Kiss" here. Please do listen as she has the most beautiful voice and this version not only melts my heart but it sends tingles up and down my spine.

Whatever you're up to tonight, have a great time and raise a glass or two to the man himself!

Ps Tonight I shall be wearing Chanel and my Swarovski bracelet because I just know Rabbie would ap