Home / History / Burns Supper Companion, The The Burns Supper Companion by Nancy Marshall The Burns Supper Companion SKU: 9781780276311 Categories: Birlinn Bestsellers, Birlinn/Polygon, History, Rural/Traditional £7.99 Please note this is a REPRINT. In 1801, some five years after Robert Burns’ death, nine of his friends sat down to dinner in what is now known as Burns Cottage in Alloway to celebrate his extraordinary life and to give thanks for his friendship. Over the years the informal theme from that evening has developed into the ritual known as Burns Night. This best-selling book is the essential guide for anyone intending to hold or attend a Burns Night of any size. In addition to setting out the order of events for the evening, the Burns Supper Companion also offers fascinating insights into the traditions surrounding Burns Night. Nancy Marshall has spent a large part of her life living and working in Edinburgh. She read English Literature and Medieval History at Edinburgh University, going on to write widely about Scottish song and the poems and songs of Robert Burns. ISBN: 9781780276311 Publication date: 15/12/2022 Format: Paperback Extent: 144 Publisher: Birlinn Ltd Stock status: Not Yet Published Categories: Birlinn Bestsellers , Birlinn/Polygon , History , Rural/Traditional