THERE was a tartan theme to lunch last week for residents of Nynehead Court as they adapted the traditional Burns Night celebration.

Lunchtime was considered more suitable and residents enjoyed a three-course meal in a dining room decorated with tartan and linen table cloths.

Piper Jen Botterill piping in the haggis with assistance of Helen Hill for Nynehead Court's Burns lunch.
Piper Jen Botterill piping in the haggis with assistance of Helen Hill for Nynehead Court's Burns lunch. (Alain Lockyer)

A number of residents had lived in Scotland and some dressed up for the occasion as the traditional haggis was piped in by piper Jen Botterill, from Glasgow.

About 30 residents attended the lunch and chatted with Ms Botterill, who explained about her bagpipes and where she would next be playing them.

Piper Jen Botterill, from Glasgow, with the Nynehead Court haggis for a Burns lunch.
Piper Jen Botterill, from Glasgow, with the Nynehead Court haggis for a Burns lunch. (Alain Lockyer)

Activities co-ordinator Helen Hill said: “With the address to the haggis performed and a wee dram of whisky, the residents were treated to a wonderful Scottish lunch followed by a quiz.”

Ready for Nynehead Court's Burns lunch are (left to right) Helen Hill, Jenny Horton, Sarah Thurston, David Simons, Francis Cavill, John Hill, and piper Jen Botterill.
Ready for Nynehead Court's Burns lunch are (left to right) Helen Hill, Jenny Horton, Sarah Thurston, David Simons, Francis Cavill, John Hill, and piper Jen Botterill. (Alain Lockyer)