Aldi Scotland is giving primary school pupils the chance to enjoy a truly traditional Burns Supper, complete with all the trimmings, including a bagpiper.
The UK’s Cheapest Supermarket 2024 is set to host its first-ever Great Scottish Supper, with one primary school class winning an unforgettable Robert Burns celebration.
As one of the country’s biggest supporters of Scottish food and drink, Aldi Scotland is encouraging the next generation to sample some of the nation’s most-loved dishes while taking part in celebrations that honour Scotland’s national poet.
Schools across the country are invited to take part, with one primary school class set to receive everything they need to host a memorable Burns Day feast, including the traditional haggis, neeps and tatties, as well as more contemporary dishes such as haggis bon bons and vegetarian haggis. A bagpiper will also perform the ceremonial piping-in of the haggis.
To participate, primary school classes of any age are invited to submit original Scots poems, giving pupils the opportunity to engage creatively with Scottish heritage and literature in true Burns style.
Poems should capture the spirit and traditions of Robert Burns by telling his story in a modern and imaginative way.
The initiative is open to any primary school class in Scotland. To enter, schools should send their original poems to scotttishcompetition@aldi.co.uk by Friday 23rd January 2026. Schools can submit more than one poem per class.
Alan Leslie, buying director, at Aldi Scotland, said: “As one of the most loyal supporters of Scottish food and drink, we believe we have a responsibility to ensure Scots of all ages can experience our most iconic culinary traditions. Burns Day is the perfect occasion for our youngest generation to enjoy some of the outstanding produce Scotland is famous for.
“Centuries after his lifetime, Robert Burns remains Scotland’s most celebrated poet, and what better way to honour his legacy than by encouraging young people to explore their own creativity?
“We’re really looking forward to reading the poems from primary classes across the country and are excited to bring our first-ever Great Scottish Supper to a deserving school.”
As Which?’s Cheapest Supermarket of 2024, Aldi continues to offer some of the best value deals on locally sourced Scottish food and drink. For Burns Day, shoppers can pick up a selection of traditional and contemporary dishes, including:
- Specially Selected Wagyu Chieftain Haggis, £5.99, 908g
- Frasers Vegetarian Haggis, £2.09, 454g
- Upper Dysart Ladder Haggis ‘N’ Mash, £1.99, 400g
- Cosmos Haggis Pizza, £3.25, 420g
- Simon Howie Chocolate Haggis, £4.99, 454g
- Simon Howie Haggis Truffles, £3.49, 500g
- Simon Howie Sweet Chilli Haggis Bon Bons, £2.45, 240g
- Simon Howie Curried Haggis Bon Bons, £2.45, 240g
- Punjab Pakora Square Sausage Bites with spicy chili dip, £1.89, 200g
- Punjab Pakora Iron Brew infused chicken pakora, £1.99, 200g
- Bells Burns Supper Pie, £2.49, pack of two
Aldi’s diverse range of locally produced products are available at all of Aldi’s 112 Scottish stores. Available while stocks last.
Entries for the Great Scottish Supper open on 6 January, and will be accepted until Friday 23 January. The winning class will be contacted by January 30. The winner will receive a £100 Aldi voucher to cater for their celebrations, with the supermarket also arranging a bagpiper for the event.
You can find your nearest Aldi here.
