That year he stood for election as Rector of the University of Dundee, but despite being the favourite candidate he was defeated by Stephen Fry.
Other speakers at past Burns Supper have included: Michael Portillo, David Sole, Jane Franchi, Sally Magnusson, and George Reid.
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The Academicals has supplied Scotland with over 100 internationalists including Rob Wainwright and David Sole.