Burns Supper - 23 & 24 January 2026
Burns Supper - 23 & 24 January 2026
Following the success of last year’s celebration, we’re delighted to announce the return of our Burns Supper - two nights of feasting, fire and revelry in honour of the bard himself.
Gather friends and family for an evening of good company, fine food, storytelling from Nial Moorjani and lively ceilidhing beneath the beams of the Milking Byre.
From 6:30pm
Canapés served around the courtyard fire
From 7:30pm
Piping in for dinner
Address to the haggis
A Burns-inspired feast
From 9:00pm
After-dinner cocktails or mocktails down in the bar
A lively ceilidh to round off the night
Guests are welcome to stay until midnight, with the bar open for final toasts to the bard.
The Feast
A playful take on Scottish Burns Night classics — reimagined with a Free Company twist. Expect hearty canapés by the fire, a hearty main, and something sweet to finish.
Tickets
£85 per person — includes all food and an after-dinner Bard-inspired cocktail or mocktail.
We can cater for all dietary requirements with advance notice — please let us know in the form at checkout so we can prepare.
Please note this event is not suitable for children.
Tartan strongly encouraged!
GETTING HERE
We are located just outside Balerno, with easy access from the City of Edinburgh. Click here to view our location on Google Maps.
TAXIS & UBER
Please note that while you may be able to get an Uber here, they do not operate pickups this far out. We have a great relationship with Edinburgh City Cabs and recommend using their services instead. You can pre-book online, via their app, or by phone.
BUS & SHUTTLE SERVICE
We will be running our shuttle service for this event. The number 44 Lothian Bus to Balerno is your best option from the centre of Edinburgh (route map here—select 44 from the dropdown on the left).
We offer a free Land Rover shuttle service to and from the Crosswood Crescent bus stop, bringing you to the farm and back at the end of the evening. The first pickup from Crosswood Crescent is around 18:00, and we aim to have all guests at the venue by 18:30.
If you’d like to use the shuttle, please let us know in advance so we don’t leave you waiting at the bus stop!
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your booking, please email enquiries@the-free-company.com
Cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the event will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable.