Immortal Memory

After dinner, it is traditional at a Burns Supper for the chairman or host to deliver the Immortal Memory address – a speech which comes in as many different flavors as the suppers themselves.

Different types of "Immortal Memory" speeches range from the lighthearted to the literary. But they should all communicate a combination of warmth, reflection, and wit.

Our "Immortal Memory" speech is decidedly lighthearted. it includes a brief biography with a few examples of his more famous works scattered throughout. It also features a brief review of Burns' love of Haggis, in the context of both the culinary history of the dish and Burns' "To a Haggis". It then closes with a series of short comparisons between the modern attendees and Burns.

The "Immortal Memory" speech always ends with standing guests, raised glasses, and an offered toast to the immortal memory of the Bard of Ayr. It is usually then followed by "The Appreciation," delivered by a guest, which serves the dual role of thanking the first speaker and reflecting on the speech's content.