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Burns Speakers



these are the Burns Speakers currently available from Speak Out!, click on the speaker name or the orange buttons on the right to find out more about each speaker.

there are currently 94 speakers in our burns category.

Name SummaryTopicsPhoto 
Alec Shuttleworth Alec ShuttleworthEntertaining and witty Church of Scotland MinisterBurns, Religion, PoliticsYesBook  Alec Shuttleworth
Alison Walker Alison WalkerFormer Top BBC Sports Presenter Now Freelance Journalist and PresenterSport, Media, Burns.YesBook  Alison Walker
Ally Bally Ally BallyAward winning Scottish TV and Radio presenterMedia, MotorsYesBook  Ally Bally
Andy Cameron Andy CameronTV Radio Personality, Comedian, Former Star of High Road, Top of The Pops and now hilariously funny at after dinner eventsHumor, Football, Rangers FC, Golf.YesBook  Andy Cameron
Andy Gray Andy GrayScottish Actor and Star of BBC's Rab C Nesbitt and Naked VideoHumor, FootballYesBook  Andy Gray
Andy Nicol Andy NicolFormer Scotland rugby captainRugby, Sport, Motivation, TeamworkYesBook  Andy Nicol
Anna Magnusson Anna MagnussonWriter, broadcaster, radio producer. Media, ReligionYesBook  Anna Magnusson
Arlene Stuart Arlene StuartTalented host, presenter and broadcasterMedia, LifestyleYesBook  Arlene Stuart
Bert Thomson Bert ThomsonFormer Glasgow Chief Inspector who is a very funny after dinner speakerHumourYesBook  Bert Thomson
Bill Barclay Bill BarclayRadio presenter, CommedianHumorousYesBook  Bill Barclay
Bill Copeland Bill CopelandEntertaining Former Scottish LawyerHumour, Football, SportYesBook  Bill Copeland
Bill Torrance Bill TorranceScottish Singer, TV and Radio Broadcaster and ex Beechgrove Garden PresenterMusic, Burns, GardeningYesBook  Bill Torrance
Billy Kay Billy KayRadio and TV presenter, journalist, Scottish history buff and Burns speaker.Scotland, Burns, Wine, Food, Scots History, MusicYesBook  Billy Kay
Brian Taylor Brian TaylorBBC Scotland's Political Editor, journalist and Author. Superb Host and After Dinner SpeakerPolitics, Motivation, Leadership, Media, JournalisimYesBook  Brian Taylor
Bruce Fummey Bruce FummeyAward Winning Scottish After Dinner SpeakerHumour, BurnsYesBook  Bruce Fummey
Chick Young Chick YoungBBC Sports TV and Radio Presenter, JournalistFootball, Sport, Humour, GolfYesBook  Chick Young
Craig Brown Craig BrownFormer Scotland ManagerSoccer, General, SportYesBook  Craig Brown
Craig Hill Craig HillScotland's Best Loved Camp ComedianHumour, TopicalYesBook  Craig Hill
Craigie Veitch Craigie Veitchex. Journalist and Sports Editor for The Edinburgh Evening NewsHumorous, sportYesBook  Craigie Veitch
Donald Findlay QC Donald Findlay QCThe Scottish High Profile, Sometimes Controversial, Top Criminal Lawyer Topical Issues, Sport, LawYesBook  Donald Findlay QC
Donny O'Rourke Donny O'RourkeGlasgow poet, author, journalist, songwriter and acadmenicBurns, PoetryYesBook  Donny O'Rourke
Dr Marilyn Orcharton Dr Marilyn OrchartonFounder of Denplan Insurance and President of the Glasgow Chamber of CommerceTechnology, Motivation, Dentistry, BurnsYesBook  Dr Marilyn Orcharton
Duncan Cameron Duncan CameronFormer Head of American Airlines in Scotland, now Very Funny After Dinner SpeakerHumourous, Golf, Burns.YesBook  Duncan Cameron
Elaine C Smith Elaine C SmithTV Personality, Mary Doll of Rab C Nesbit Fame. Superb and very funny Speaker for After DinnerHumorous, Relationships, Battle of the SexesYesBook  Elaine C Smith
Eric Davidson after dinner speaker Eric Davidson  after dinner speakerPoet and Winner of both the Wit of Wits Dinner at Prestonfield and the Wags Dinner in EdinburghHumour, GeneralYesBook  Eric Davidson  after dinner speaker
Fiona Kennedy Fiona KennedyScottish Singer, Actress, Broadcaster and Host of Tartan TVScottish SongYesBook  Fiona Kennedy
Frank Robb Frank RobbOne of Scotland's finest and truly original comediansMusic, Munro Bagging, GeneralYesBook  Frank Robb
Fred MacAulay Fred MacAulayScottish TV Personality and ComedianSport, HumourYesBook  Fred MacAulay
Gavin Hastings OBE Gavin Hastings OBEScotland's Legendary Rugby CaptainRugbyYesBook  Gavin Hastings OBE
George McNeill George McNeillThe Edinburgh Sprinter, motivational, keynote and after dinner Speaker.Humorous, Sport, MotivationalYesBook  George McNeill
Gordon Smith Gordon SmithFormer CE of The SFA. Former Top BBC TV Soccer Pundit and Football AgentGeneral, Soccer, GolfYesBook  Gordon Smith
Grant Stott Grant StottRadio & TV Personality who is also a Top Host, Presenter and SpeakerFootball, Music, Dean MartinYesBook  Grant Stott
Greg McHugh aka Gary Tank Commander Greg McHugh aka Gary Tank CommanderScottish actor and comedian, known for his portrayal of Gary Mclintock in BBC Scotland's Gary Tank CommanderComedyYesBook  Greg McHugh aka Gary Tank Commander
Hardeep Singh Kohli Hardeep Singh KohliTV Comedian, Host of The Last Word and Hardeep Does and He's Also a Very Good CookHumour, Cooking, Lterature, Films, The Arts, FootballYesBook  Hardeep Singh Kohli
Hugh Brown Hugh BrownFormer professional snooker referee and radio broadcasterSnooker, Sport, Burns, Media, HumourYesBook  Hugh Brown
Iain Robertson Iain RobertsonScottish TV Film and Stage ActorFilm & Media, BurnsYesBook  Iain Robertson
Isla Traquair Isla Traquair5 News News Presenter, Host and ReporterMedia, Crime, TravelYesBook  Isla Traquair
Isobel Rutter Isobel RutterAwardwinning Scottish comedian, after dinner speaker and actressComedy, Music, TheatreYesBook  Isobel Rutter
Jackie Bird Jackie BirdTV Personality and HostGeneral, Aerobics, sailingYesBook  Jackie Bird
James Lavery James LaveryAward winning Scottish after dinner speakerHumourYesBook  James Lavery
James Martin James MartinScottish Actor who plays Eric in BBC Scotland's Still GameBurns, Film, Television and TheatreYesBook  James Martin
Jane McCarry Jane McCarryScottish Actress know for her role as Isa Drennan in Still GameHumour, BurnsYesBook  Jane McCarry
Janey Godley Janey GodleyAward Winning Scottish Stand Up ComedianHumour, Burns, mediaYesBook  Janey Godley
Janice Forsyth Janice ForsythRadio and TV PresenterThe ArtsYesBook  Janice Forsyth
Jim Leishman MBE Jim Leishman MBEThe Fife Football PoetSoccer, Motivational, GeneralYesBook  Jim Leishman MBE
Jim Robertson Jim RobertsonThe Scottsh Procurator FiscalHumour, Scottish LawYesBook  Jim Robertson
Jimmie MacGregor MBE Jimmie MacGregor MBEWell Known Author, Lecturer, Radio and TV Presenter and MusicianMedia, Showbusiness, Scottish Heritage, Travel, Folk Music, Burns, Hill WalkingYesBook  Jimmie MacGregor MBE
Jock Ferguson (Sir Sean of Scotland) Jock Ferguson (Sir Sean of Scotland)Actor, lookalike, raconteurSean Connery, Scottish History, BurnsYesBook  Jock Ferguson (Sir Sean of Scotland)
Jock Wishart Jock WishartRecord Breaking Adventurer, Sportsman and a Direct Descendant of Rabbie BurnsMotivation, Expolration, Teamwork, Public Relations,YesBook  Jock Wishart
John McKelvie John McKelvieRetired Glasgow Police Officer and Football RefereeGeneral, Humorous, Soccer, Burns, GolfYesBook  John McKelvie
John Morgan John MorganCE of the Merle Advertising Agency and winner of the 2006 Wits Dinner at PrestonfieldHumor, BurnsYesBook  John Morgan
John O'Neill John O'NeillThe Master of Dry Wit and Chic Murray aficionadoHumour, Golf, Curling,YesBook  John O'Neill
Johnny Beattie Johnny BeattieLegendery Scottish Host, Singer, Actor & ComedianMusic Hall, Burns, YesBook  Johnny Beattie
Jojo Sutherland Jojo SutherlandEdinburgh based Comedienne and After Dinner SpeakerComedy, Topical IssuesYesBook  Jojo Sutherland
Joyce Falconer Joyce FalconerScottish actress well known for her role as Roisin in BBC's River CityThe Theatre, Burns, ComedyYesBook  Joyce Falconer
Karen Bremner Karen BremnerTV presenter, lawyer and contestant on BBC2's The ApprenticeLaw, The Military, BusinessYesBook  Karen Bremner
Karen Dunbar Karen DunbarTop Scottish Comedienne and star of The Karen Dunbar Show and Chewing The FatComedyYesBook  Karen Dunbar
Kaye Adams Kaye AdamsTV Personality, Facilitator and Chat Show HostGeneral, Current AffairsYesBook  Kaye Adams
Len Murray (The Glasgow Lawyer) Len Murray (The Glasgow Lawyer)One of the country's top after dinner speakers and former Wag of the YearGeneral, Soccer, Burns, GolfYesBook  Len Murray (The Glasgow Lawyer)
Les Peters Les PetersHumorous Scottish speaker, often billed as Billy Connolly without the swearingSoccer, Golf, CricketYesBook  Les Peters
Lesley Riddoch Lesley RiddochWriter, Broadcaster. Founder and director of the feminist magazine Harpies and QuinesRadio, Politics, JournalisimYesBook  Lesley Riddoch
Leslie Deans Leslie DeansTop Conveyancing Lawyer and ex Chairman of Heart of Midlothian FCConveyancing Law, FootballYesBook  Leslie Deans
Linda Ormiston OBE Linda Ormiston OBEProfessional opera singer and actressGeneral, Music, Burns.YesBook  Linda Ormiston OBE
Lorraine Kelly Lorraine KellyGMTV, LK Today Presenter. Much Sought After Host and SpeakerCurrent Affairs, FashionYesBook  Lorraine Kelly
Mairi Fraser Mairi FraserHigh profile journalist who is a former News International picture editor and feature writerMedia, JournalismYesBook  Mairi Fraser
Mark Cox Mark CoxOne of Scotland's best known actors and star of Bafta winning TV sitcom 'Still Game'Theatre, Television, Comedy, BurnsYesBook  Mark Cox
Michelle McManus Michelle McManusTV Presenter, Broadcaster, Singer, ActressMedia, Music, TheatreYesBook  Michelle McManus
Neil Forsyth Neil ForsythWell-known author, TV and Film writerCurrent Affairs, Media, BurnsYesBook  Neil Forsyth
Neil Oliver Neil OliverHost of BBC's BAFTA award winning Coast and BBC2's Two Men In A TrenchArchaeology, HistoryYesBook  Neil Oliver
Norrie Flowers Norrie FlowersFormer Chief Inspector who was Chairman of the Scottish Police Federation and Vice President of the European Confederation of PoliceSport, PoliceYesBook  Norrie Flowers
Paul James Corrigan Paul James CorriganScottish actor from Still Game, Rab C Nesbitt and Gary Tank Commander. Currently playing Stevie Burns in BBC Scotland's River CityTheatre, TV YesBook  Paul James Corrigan
Paul Mitchell Paul MitchellBBC Scotland's principal TV football commentatorSport, Media, Football, FinanceYesBook  Paul Mitchell
Rachel Coull Rachel CoullSuperb Scottish female speakerHumour, BurnsYesBook  Rachel Coull
Robbie Glen Robbie GlenSuperb after dinner amd Burns speaker known as The Prison GovernorGeneral, Humorous, MotivationalYesBook  Robbie Glen
Robert 'Rab' Tait Robert 'Rab' TaitWorld Champion piperBagpipes, BurnsYesBook  Robert 'Rab' Tait
Ron Butlin (The Edinburgh Makar) Ron Butlin (The Edinburgh Makar)Award winning author who is also Edinburgh's Poet LaureatePoetry, Music, Edinburgh, YesBook  Ron Butlin (The Edinburgh Makar)
Ronnie Corbett OBE Ronnie Corbett OBELegendary TV Comedian and one part of The Two Ronnies.HumorousYesBook  Ronnie Corbett OBE
Sally Magnusson Sally MagnussonBBC Reporting Scotland presenter. Popular, in demand host and speakerMedia, Politics, FamilyYesBook  Sally Magnusson
Sandy Strang Sandy StrangTremendously funny after dinner speaker, journalist, amateur sportsman and a former Wag of the YearSport, Humour, BurnsYesBook  Sandy Strang
Sanjeev Kohli Sanjeev KohliWell known Scottish sitcom actor and standup comedianComedy, Robert Burns, MediaYesBook  Sanjeev Kohli
Sarah Heaney Sarah HeaneyStunning blond former presenter of STV's Scotland TodayCurrent Affairs, Sport, Travel.YesBook  Sarah Heaney
Scott Hastings Scott HastingsScotland's most capped International Rugby Player and brother to Gavin HastingsSport, Rugy, Motivation, InspirationYesBook  Scott Hastings
Shereen Nanjiani Shereen NanjianiSTV's Well Known Scotland Today PresenterCurrent AffairsYesBook  Shereen Nanjiani
Stewart Coull Stewart CoullHumorous Irish after dinner speakerSoccer, Rugby, GolfYesBook  Stewart Coull
Stewart Smith Stewart SmithScottish freelance comedy writer and after dinner speakerComedy, Burns, Sport, GolfYesBook  Stewart Smith
Susan Calman Susan CalmanAward winning Glasgow born comedienneComedy MediaYesBook  Susan Calman
Terry Neason Terry NeasonScots born singer actress and now stunning motivational business presenterMusic, Motivation, Business, Theatre.YesBook  Terry Neason
Tom Conti Tom ContiTalented Actor, Director and Author, famous for his starring role in the smash hit Shirley ValentineTheatre, Film, Media, BurnsYesBook  Tom Conti
Tommy Docherty Tommy DochertyFootball's 'The Doc'Soccer, HumourYesBook  Tommy Docherty
Wee Willie Henderson Wee Willie HendersonRangers FC Legend and Scotland InternationalistFootballYesBook  Wee Willie Henderson
Willie Allan Willie AllanThe hilarious Fife teacher who is much in demand for his after dinner speechesGeneral, Rugby, Golf, MotivationalYesBook  Willie Allan
Willie Hunter Willie HunterThe Hilarious After Dinner Speaker known as The Edinburgh LawyerHumorous, General, SportYesBook  Willie Hunter
Willie Miller Willie Millerex. Scotland Internationalist and Aberdeen FC Captain, Former Manager and now Board MemberFootballYesBook  Willie Miller
Willie Young Willie YoungGlasgow Solicitor and former SFA Soccer RefereeGeneral Sport, Football, Golf, Business, BurnsYesBook  Willie Young
 
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