Every year, Scotland commemorates the life of the bard Robert Burns on Burns Night (January 25), and the Isle of Wight offered plenty of ways to celebrate.

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Vecta House care home in Newport was visited by Highland bagpiper John Brodie, who played Scottish tunes for the staff, residents and their families.

After John’s visit, residents enjoyed a Scottish meal of haggis, neeps and tatties, with Dundee cake for dessert.

Meanwhile, Orchard House care home also paid tribute to the famous Scottish poet in a memorable gathering.

John also visited with bagpipes before the home’s Scottish-born manager, Kim Fleming, delivered verses from Robert Burns’ literature.

Elsewhere, Island pubs and venues also held their celebrations, including Snacks and Ladders in Newport tested patrons with Scotland-inspired quizzes and, on the menu, provided a modern twist on traditional favourites.

Whitwell's White Horse Inn, which provided a special menu and a performance from Andrew the Piper.

At Loveland Hall in Sandown, a night of entertainment saw guests enjoy Scottish dancing, singing, and the unmistakable sound of bagpipes, courtesy of Gary Kinnaird.

Also in Sandown, Boojum and Snark hosted its own celebration, with a special menu inspired by the owner’s honeymoon in Edinburgh.

In Ventnor, The Kitchen at London House held a Burns Supper, with Adam Pratt hosting the evening and playing the bagpipes.