Talk of the Town: Scots show some SuBo solidarity

THERE'LL be a wee dram for Susan Boyle tonight, with the news that she has soared to victory in the Scot of the Year competition, with an almighty 95 per cent of the vote.

As Talk of the Town reported last week, The shortlist also included Tommy Sheridan, who, despite his recent perjury conviction, came in second - albeit with a mere 3 per cent of the vote. Not a great Burns Night for Ewan McGregor, who came third with just 1 per cent, or for Colin Montgomerie or Andy Robinson, in fourth and fifth.

Chief executive of poll organiser ScotsCare, Willie Docherty, felt confident the poet would have had surprisingly contemporary tastes. "Susan is a very deserving winner. I am sure Rabbie would be very proud of her achievement in securing a second number one album," he said.

Restaurant blazing a trail with Burns Night burrito

IT'S usually filled with ground beef or chicken, some refried beans and a dollop of sour cream and salsa.

But Lothian Road Mexican restaurant Illegal Jacks is offering a new burrito with a twist in memory of Robert Burns.

Customers will have the chance to opt for a haggis burrito at a special Burns Night tonight.

Assistant manageress at the restaurant, Kristina Vaitiekute, said: "If it proves popular enough, we'll make it a permanent fixture."

Easter Road rising

TIMES may be tough at Easter Road where the Hibees don't have much to smile about at the moment, but you can't accuse them of losing their sense of humour.

This one comes from a weary diehard who has seen it all before - well almost all. A genie appears to a man and offers to grant him one wish. "I'd like to live forever," he replies. The genie apologises and explains that immortality is the one thing that he cannot give. "Well," says the man, "I'd like to live until Hibs win the cup." To which the genie replies: "You crafty swine."

Job lot on Tuesdays

TUESDAY is the new Monday when it comes to days we hate.

New research shows stressed-out workers in the Capital are hitting their melting point on Tuesday - at 10am to be precise.

From the computer freezing to dealing with difficult people, it seems jobs are the biggest cause of stress, with more than a third of people blaming a heavy workload for their meltdown.

Who's behind the survey? A phone app which allows you to browse for new jobs . . .