Perth Burns Club

Annual Dinners

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One of Perth's most acclaimed social occasions, the Annual Dinner of the Perth Burns Club, was held in the Salutation Hotel, Perth on Saturday, January 24, 2026. It attracted a spirited gathering of 90+ who were well entertained by a succession of impressive speakers and performers.

Members of the top table group:

Back row [l to r] Piper Martin Bristow, Dr James Grant MBE, Club President Joe Giacopazzi, Club Secretary Elliott Boyle, Martin Kennedy.

Front row [l to r] Hazel McFadzean, Christine Grant, Anne Giacopazzi, Linda Boyle, Jane Kennedy.

Club Secretary Elliott Boyle who was once again the chief organiser of the occasion, and who toasted Kindred Clubs and Caledonian Societies.

Principal speaker Dr James Grant, who proposed the Immortal Mamory after recalling The Blackford Immortal which set a precedent for making its audiences laugh. James vividly recalled Burns' writing, publications, romances, illnesses and tragically early death.

Martin Kennedy toasted the Lasses with wholesome relish.

An eloquent reply from the Lasses was given by local businesswoman Hazel McFadzean.

Estelle Nicol gave a comprehensive vote of thanks to organisers, performers and the Salutation Hotel staff.

Martin Bristow piped in the top table and the haggis, and entertained us during the interval.

Paul Vaughan gave us another well-appreciated round of Burns' sangs.

Newcomer Louise Blundell gave us a melodic selection of Burns' airs.

Donald Paton performed his classic Tam o' Shanter to an enthralled audience.

Past president Alan Telfer recited To a Mouse.

Douglas Sime of Blackford, now at university in St Andrews, returned to perform traditional and current airs and reels.

Gordon Murch accompanied all the performers on keyboad.

Top Table

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Photographs courtesy of Elliott Boyle,
Perth Burns Club.
Email Elliott if you'd like a copy of a photograph.