Shelley Chase, Sackville singer, celebrating Robbie Burns day in Scotland

New Brunswick entertainer Shelley Chase is experiencing Robbie Burns Day in Glasgow Scotland, where she will join Scots from around the world as they raise a glass to the beloved poet.

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Chase is part of an international delegation in Glasgow scouting Scottish bands to bring to Canadian festivals this summer.

"Especially in the Maritimes, it's the music of our history, it's part of our founding fathers from Atlantic Canada and when we hear that fiddle in New Brunswick our feet start stomping," Chase said in an interview on Information Morning Moncton Monday.

Chase said she feels lucky and a bit overwhelmed to be in Glasgow today.

"I'm in Scotland on Robbie Burns Day — that's a little surreal and when you're tromping around on cobblestones and looking at all of this beautiful architecture you certainly get a sense of place and the culture … I'm really lucky to be here."

Chase visited George Square on Monday morning in Glasgow to see the statue of Burns, which was covered in wreaths and tartan.

"We're definitely heading out to have a few drams of whiskey and I've got some Scottish colleagues that are taking me to a whiskey bar around supper time," Chase said of how she will celebrate today.

"It is a big deal — it's their national poet. His poetry has of course spread far and wide, and we sing Auld Lang Syne at new years … whether you're Scottish realize you are quoting Robbie Burns."

Chase is looking forward to returning to New Brunswick in February, where she will be part of the cast of the production of The Sound of Music at the Capital Theatre in Moncton.