Burns Night - Jan 24, 2025

Members of the Old Colony Club once again attended the British Officers' Club of New England's Burns Night celebration at the Union Club in Boston.  The 17-strong OCC contingent greatly contributed to the atmosphere of the evening, clapping Bill 'The Senator' as he paraded in the Haggis and cheering on Ralph Gillis as he addressed the Haggis while brandishing a fearsome looking dirk.

OCC members also hit the ballroom floor for a series of Scottish Folk dances.  Much of the above is captured in the photos and videos below.

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Highland Dance Boston - Video by Michael Brophy

Highland Dance Boston - Video by David Peck

'The Senator' Parading the Haggis - Video by Michael Brophy

'The Senator' Parading the Haggis - Video by David Peck

Ralph Gillis addressing the Haggis - Video by Michael Brophy

Edinbugh native, Ruaidhri Bird, delivers the Immortal Memory - Video by Michael Brophy

David Peck and Rocky Garrett performing in the ballroom - Video by Michael Brophy

The last dance before ending with Auld Lang Syne - Video by Michael Brophy

Royal Scottish Country Dancers show us how the professionals do it!