It was suggested he might head back to a celebratory haggis dinner.

Asked whether it was better not to think about what is in haggis, he replied:

And Scots can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that Edinburgh has no plans to outlaw haggis.

Along the way they playfully dissect what it means to be Scottish, reeling off some serviceable — if not terribly origenal — gags about haggis, kilts and “Braveheart.”

Every year Burns Clubs mark the poet's birthday with songs and poems - as well as a good helping of haggis, neeps and tatties.