The University of Glasgow has claimed it has created a new world record after more than 200 international students sang Auld Lang Syne in 41 different languages to mark St Andrew’s Day.
The record attempt took place at the university’s Bute Hall as part of the celebrations on Monday.
The world record was also organised as a celebration of the mixture of cultures at the university and to mark the end of the Hunterian Museum's Homecoming Burns exhibition.
Written by Robert Burns in 1788 and later set to the tune of a Scottish folk song, Auld Lang Syne is one of the most recognisable songs in the world, a spokesman for the university said.
University Principal Anton Muscatelli said: "We are delighted that so many international staff and students of the University of Glasgow helped make this new world record possible. Singing Robert Burns' international anthem was a fitting way to mark the end of the year of Homecoming."
Languages heard at the event included Latin, Persian, Arabic, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Scots Gaelic, Welsh, and Estonian.
The world record singing attempt was just one activity which took place across the country on Monday in honour of Scotland’s patron saint.
The day also marked the end of the Homecoming - the year-long celebration by the Scottish Government of Scottish culture and heritage, marking the 250th anniversary of the poet Robert Burns.
Burns also went on to win STV’s The Greatest Scot after the public voted from 35 candidates.
Last updated: 01 December 2009, 14:03
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