Burns Day: online poetry - and nuclear disarmament

The good people at Scottish CND have established a tradition of successful Burns events, gathering renowned poets based in Scotland for a programme of peace-themed poetry.

As the organisers say, 'these events have been heartening antidotes to the often oppressive, militaristic discourse that is all too common in the national political conversation'.

This year, the Scottish CND Burns Afternoon Event will take place online - it's on Sunday 25 of January between 3pm-5pm, and is free to attend. Click here to register for your place - and to nominate poems that you think should be read.

Published 21 January 2026