Best of Burns
Best of Burns is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club. It has 2 performances listed, running from Sun 16 Aug, 16:15 to Mon 17 Aug, 16:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
From humble beginnings in Alloway to world-wide fame, Burns is the most translated poet in the world, with works in approximately 60 languages. He was also a prolific songwriter and collector with over 300 songs credited to him. This show features a hugely experienced performer delivering Burns’ most popular works in a genuine style, with tasteful guitar accompaniment interspersed with humour and slides to match. You will hear such classic songs as A Man’s A Man, Scots Wha Hae, Ae Fond Kiss and his best loved poems including Tam O Shanter, To A Mouse and Holy Willie’s Prayer.
Details
- Venue: The Speakeasy at The Royal Scots Club
- Genre: MUSIC, Acoustic, Traditional
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 50 minutes
- Room size: about 120 seats — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 2, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: ramp
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Wheelchair access type:Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sun 16 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £12.00
- Mon 17 Aug, 16:15 — Already performed — £12.00