Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Rob Dunbar In brief Date - 13 February 2026Venue - OnlineSpeaker - Professor Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh)Title - Nan MacKinnon, 'Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh' (1902-1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies and her legacy Email Neill Martin for joining details About the eventBorn in Barra and living later in Vatersay, Nan MacKinnon worked with several School of Scottish Studies fieldworkers to record for its Archives a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition - songs, tales, legends - as well as personal experience and observation.About the speakerPrior to assuming the Chair of Celtic Languages, Literature, History and Antiquities at Edinburgh in June 2013, Rob Dunbar was Senior Research Professor at the University of the Highlands and Islands, and Research Director of the inter-university Soillse Research Project. Previously, he had been a Lecturer then Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Glasgow (1995-2004) and Reader then Professor in Celtic and Law at the University of Aberdeen (2004-2010).A native of Canada, Professor Dunbar has been involved in Gaelic language development for almost twenty years, and has worked with international organisations such as the Council of Europe, and the OSCE, national and sub-national governments, including the National Assembly for Wales, and governmental and non-governmental organisations, on issues broadly relating to the maintenance and revitalisation of minority languages and the protection of their speakers.How to attendJoining 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. Email Neill Martin for joining details About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar SeriesAs 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. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Tags Celtic and Scottish Studies Feb 13 2026 13.00 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Rob Dunbar An online seminar by Professor Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh), titled 'Nan MacKinnon, 'Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh' (1902-1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies and her legacy'. Online Email Neill Martin for joining details
Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Rob Dunbar In brief Date - 13 February 2026Venue - OnlineSpeaker - Professor Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh)Title - Nan MacKinnon, 'Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh' (1902-1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies and her legacy Email Neill Martin for joining details About the eventBorn in Barra and living later in Vatersay, Nan MacKinnon worked with several School of Scottish Studies fieldworkers to record for its Archives a wealth of inherited Gaelic oral tradition - songs, tales, legends - as well as personal experience and observation.About the speakerPrior to assuming the Chair of Celtic Languages, Literature, History and Antiquities at Edinburgh in June 2013, Rob Dunbar was Senior Research Professor at the University of the Highlands and Islands, and Research Director of the inter-university Soillse Research Project. Previously, he had been a Lecturer then Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Glasgow (1995-2004) and Reader then Professor in Celtic and Law at the University of Aberdeen (2004-2010).A native of Canada, Professor Dunbar has been involved in Gaelic language development for almost twenty years, and has worked with international organisations such as the Council of Europe, and the OSCE, national and sub-national governments, including the National Assembly for Wales, and governmental and non-governmental organisations, on issues broadly relating to the maintenance and revitalisation of minority languages and the protection of their speakers.How to attendJoining 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. Email Neill Martin for joining details About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar SeriesAs 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. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Tags Celtic and Scottish Studies Feb 13 2026 13.00 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Rob Dunbar An online seminar by Professor Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh), titled 'Nan MacKinnon, 'Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh' (1902-1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies and her legacy'. Online Email Neill Martin for joining details
Feb 13 2026 13.00 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Rob Dunbar An online seminar by Professor Rob Dunbar (University of Edinburgh), titled 'Nan MacKinnon, 'Nan Eachainn Fhionnlaigh' (1902-1982): her contribution to the School of Scottish Studies and her legacy'.
