Scottish Night With BBC Host Alistair Heather

Saturday 4th October 2025
Scottish Night
Live performances, storytelling, poetry, two course dinner and ceilidh

Join us for an unforgettable Scottish Night hosted by the brilliant Alistair Heather, renowned for his captivating role at hosting BBC Burns Night 2024 & 2025.

This special evening is a celebration of Scottish culture, bringing together live performances from Claire Hastings, Rose Byers & Seth Byers with heartfelt storytelling, poetry and a traditional ceilidh to round off the night!

Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner, made with the finest locally sourced ingredients, perfectly complementing the sounds of traditional Scottish music and performances.

Tickets are available for £60 per person and can be easily booked online

Or, why not bring your family and friends together with our ‘Laggan Clan’ offer? Get 10% off per ticket when booking for groups of 5 or more! To take advantage of this offer, please call us at 01557 840 206 between 9am – 5pm to secure your tickets.

Alistair Heather is a Scottish writer, broadcaster and passionate advocate for the Scots language. Known for his work with BBC Scotland, BBC Radio 4 and The National, he brings Scotland’s heritage to life through storytelling, documentaries, and cultural events. He has also hosted the Big Burns Supper 2024/2025 and co-created The Lantern Scottish Poetry Podcast, celebrating Scotland’s literary voices.

Claire Hastings is an award-winning Scottish folksinger, songwriter, and ukulele player, crowned BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2015. She has toured internationally, performing at festivals like Celtic Connections and BBC Proms in the Park. With acclaimed albums like Those Who Roam, Claire blends traditional and contemporary folk storytelling. She is also a passionate music educator, leading workshops across Scotland.

Rose Byers is an award-winning Scottish singer and fiddler, celebrated for her passion for Scots song and the works of Robert Burns. She has performed at prestigious venues, including the Scottish Parliament and Celtic Connections. In 2021, Rose won a Creative Scotland competition to record her first single. She is currently pursuing a degree in Traditional Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Seth Byers, Rose’s brother, is a talented young musician and will showcase fiddling on the night. He has been recognised as the best primary singer and instrumentalist at the Dumfries & Galloway Burns Association Schools Competition.

Together, Rose and Seth bring a rich blend of vocal and instrumental prowess to their performances, celebrating Scotland’s musical heritage.

Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner with the finest locally sourced ingredients, celebrating the rich flavours of Scotland, to complement the evening’s performances.

Take to the dance floor for a traditional ceilidh, called by Alistair Heather, ensuring a lively and unforgettable conclusion to the night.