The Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band hosted a night of dinner, music and entertainment in memory of Robbie Burns at the Mary Winspear Centre Saturday night. All proceeds supported the pipe band’s 2019 community and cultural initiatives.
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Robbie Burns was a Scottish poet and lyrcisit, famous for his words and music, including the yule-tide favourite: Auld Land Syne.
His birthday – 2019 would be his 260th – is celebrated around the world. This was the 16th year the Greater Victoria Police Pipe Band hosted a celebration in his honour.
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