Alastair Turnbull
I love working with an audience. Telling stories, singing songs and bringing a room to life. Whether this is at a Burns Supper, a community venue or a corporate event, I feed off the energy of the crowd then direct it right back at them.
I really enjoy speaking at Burns Suppers - doing The Address to the Haggis and the immortal memory. However, I enjoy performing an entire show even more, encouraging a crowd to sing along and shout out answers to questions. Seeing people enjoying themselves, whilst learning a little bit more about Robert Burns, is fabulous!.
Take a look at the videos below and get an idea of what it is that I have to offer.
If you would like me to perform a show at your venue, then please contact me.
If you would like me to speak at your club, Please contact me.
If you would like me to take part in your Burns Supper, please contact me.
If there is any other project you would like me to be involved in, then yes, you’ve guessed it, please contact me. Thanks!
The Robert Burns song Your Welcome Willie Stewart. Alastair Turnbull explains the words in the song, then sings it and plays it on acoustic guitar. This was recorded during his Edinburgh Fringe Show called Burns Banter - Your Bard in 2025.
Your Welcome Willie Stewart
A great drinking song from Robert Burns.
The Robert Burns poem ‘To A Mouse’ being performed and explained by Alastair Turnbull. This was recorded during his Edinburgh Fringe show called Burns Banter - Live 2024.
To a Mouse
An explanation of the poem ‘To a Mouse’. Recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Alastair Turnbull on Radio 2 - with O J Borg and Midnight Mastermind.
Burns Banter - Live on Radio 2
I appeared on O J Borg’s Radio 2 show. The segment was called midnight Mastermind and I asked three questions about Robert Burns which O J then tried to answer. It was fun to be part of and O J Borg was an absolute gentleman
Address to the Haggis given live by Alastair Turnbull at the Royal Forth Yacht Club’s Burns Supper. With Bagpipes, whisky and lots of fun.
Address to a Haggis
This was recorded during a Burns Supper at the Royal Forth Yacht Club in Edinburgh.
Holy Willies Prayer. A poem by Robert Burns, which is being recited and explained by Alastair Turnbull. Recorded at the Edinburgh Festival 2024 during the show ‘Burns banter - Live’ which is the live version of the podcast ‘Burns Banter’. The show is all about the Scottish Poet, Robert Burns.
Holy Willie’s Prayer
This is NOT a recital. This is the story behind the poem, the inspiration, the reason Robert wrote it.