Passengers taking to the sky from Norwich tomorrow will able to raise a glass to mark the birthday of a famous poet and song writer.

Scottish airline, Loganair, has organised for its customers departing from Norwich Airport to receive a miniature bottle of Famous Grouse whiskey for a special toast to Robert 'Rabbie' Burns.

Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair's managing director, said: 'A nip of one of Scotland's finest whiskies is a fitting way to mark the birthday of the country's national poet.

'As Scotland's airline, the nation's broad cultural heritage is important to us so we thought it would be a pleasant surprise for customers.

'I very much hope all of our passengers travelling for Burns suppers have a fantastic evening.'

The airline, owned and headquartered in Scotland, will soon be operating as an independent airline when its franchise agreement with Flybe terminates on August 31.