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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Rufus Pickles

Scots help hold Burns supper in one of the 'remotest places' on Earth

AROUND 140 people, including 50 Scots, have gathered for the biggest-ever Burns supper held in Antarctica.

Workers at the British Antarctic Survey’s Rothera Research Station in Antarctica celebrated the life of Robert Burns on Saturday at what is believed to be the world’s most southerly knees-up.

Kilt-wearing Rob Kerr was one of the organisers and enjoyed playing some traditional Scottish reels on his accordion to get the after-dinner ceilidh in full swing.

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