Emma Bridgewater Events Burns Night Half Pint Mug Commemorate Burns Night with this special mug From Emma Bridgewater. This is the perfect mug for your dram of whiskey to accompany the haggis, on the 25 th January, to celebrate the life and times of Robert Burns. Whether you love whiskey or would prefer tea or coffee whilst you read poetry this is the ideal ceramic mug for any Scot or poet lover! Robert Burns; born in Ayrshire back in 1759, has become a household name in Scotland known famously for his poetry, verse and song. One of Burns’ most famous pieces is ‘Auld Lang Syne’ sung on Hogmanay (New Year). The mug shows a portrait of Robert Burns set upon a red background. Around the portrait in capital script are his name and year of birth. The yellow ring at the top reads ‘To a Haggis. Great Chieftain of the Pudding Race. 25 th January’ and the writing continues along the bottom rim reading ‘Here’s a bottle & an honest friend. BURNS NIGHT’ . The reverse of the mug shows has the phrase ‘Wee Sleeket Cowran Tim’rous Beastie’ with a mouse. Along with Scottish thistle, a whisky bottle and the birthplace of Burns. The writing continues on the inside rim of the mug with the words ‘The 25 th of January is Burns Night. For Rabbie Burns. Poet.’ This tankard-style ceramic mug holds 0.3 litres of liquid, ideal for an ample portion of your favourite beverage. This Burns Night half pint mug is perfect to give as a gift for anyone with a love for historical events. Emma Bridgewater’s English earthenware is made by hand in her factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire in England. Not suitable for Microwave use. Not Oven safe. Dishwasher safe, however it is recommended to wash in lower temperature with liquid detergent to maintain appearance.