Burns Night Cards & Supper Invites

Burns Night is celebrated on 25 January every year, marking the birth of the Scottish poet Robert Burns. It is a night filled with warmth, laughter, food, and poetry. Whether you are hosting a gathering or sending wishes to a friend, our collection of burns night cards is designed to help you celebrate. These designs are perfect for sharing your love for Scottish culture and making sure your guests have all the details. Most cards sent for this occasion function as a burns supper invitation, asking friends to gather for haggis at seven, whisky from six, and poetry once everyone feels brave enough. Our cards are drawn in-house, printed in the UK, and posted with a kraft envelope.

Who our Burns Night collection suits

Our selection of burns night invitations cards is made for anyone who wants to bring traditional Scottish charm to their winter. It suits hosts organising an authentic supper with all the classic speeches, from the Address to a Haggis to the Toast to the Lassies. It is also ideal for families wanting to keep heritage alive, even if they live far from Scotland. If you are browsing our Scottish designs for a birthday around this time of year, you might also love our Och, It's Yer Birthday (Scottish Happy Birthday Cards), which brings the same lighthearted warmth to birthday celebrations. Receiving a beautifully printed card in the post is a wonderful way to kick off the winter festivities.

What to write inside your burns supper invitation

Because our cards are blank inside, you have creative freedom to write your own details. Finding the wording for a burns supper invitation is easy. Here are some original, festive message ideas to inspire you:

Join us for haggis, whisky, and poetry on Saturday 25 January from six.

Some hae meat and canna eat, but we have both and would love your company. Join us at seven.

Grab your tartan, we are celebrating Rabbie Burns with a feast, drams, and plenty of laughs.

Whether you write a full itinerary or a simple request for guests to bring a bottle of single malt, our cards provide the perfect blank canvas.

How to choose your burns night cards

When selecting your burns night invitations, consider the atmosphere of your gathering. For a formal dinner, you may want classic designs that feel traditional. For a casual get-together, something with humour works beautifully. Our A6 cards are printed in the UK and double as a thank you card for whoever cooked the feast once the evening is over. If you are ordering cards for multiple occasions, you can explore our other popular ranges. We carry lovely family announcement designs like Only The Best Friends Get Promoted To Aunty (Floral Pregnancy Announcement Card) and Only The Best Friends Get Promoted To Aunty (Pregnancy Announcement Card), letting you stock up on cards in one go.

First class posting and timing for January

Timing is everything when it comes to sending out a burns supper invitation. To ensure your guests can clear their diaries, we recommend sending your invitations at least three to four weeks before the twenty-fifth of January. All of our cards are posted first class from within the UK. While first class delivery is usually next working day, it is not guaranteed. We always advise ordering your cards and invites well in advance to avoid any winter postal delays. This gives you plenty of time to write your invitations, pop them in the post, and receive RSVPs before you start prepping your neeps and tatties.

Pairing ideas for a Scottish celebration

Make your invitations even more special by pairing them with small tokens of appreciation. If you are attending a dinner rather than hosting, bringing a card along with a small gift is a wonderful gesture for your host. You can browse our online shop for great ideas, such as cozy items from our collections of scented soy candles or our practical range of cork and hardboard coasters. A set of stylish coasters makes a brilliant present for protecting tables from warm toddy glasses. Explore our full range of gifts to find the perfect match for your Burns Night celebration.