Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Fraser Fifield

In brief

Date - 29 November 2024

Venue - Online

Featured guest - Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence)

Title - Kitchen Ceilidh

About the event

Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence) is an internationally-acclaimed performer on the Scottish small pipes, the low whistle and the soprano saxophone. On the eve of St Andrew's Day, he offers us a special treat in a selection of favourite melodies from a range of Scottish musical traditions. His programme will draw upon source collections he has researched including the Eliza Ross Manuscript of 1812 held in the School of Scottish Studies Archives.

How to attend

Joining a seminar is free, and everyone is welcome. No booking is required.

All seminars take place online fortnightly on Fridays from 13.00 to 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to be added to the mailing list for an invitation, link and passcode.

About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series

As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning.

Each semester, we welcome a wide range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work.

Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies?

We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives.