Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John Stuart-Murray In brief Speaker - John Stuart-Murray (University of Edinburgh) Title - Carson a tha Ainmean-Àite Gaidhealach cho beartach? / Why are Gaelic Place-Names so rich? About the speaker Born in West Africa, John Stuart-Murray was brought up in Fife and London. A graduate of Sussex University and the University of Manchester, he was latterly Director of Landscape Architecture at the Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh. His interest in Gaelic developed while exploring the Perthshire Highlands, seeking to understand and interpret Gaelic place-names in terms of landscape character, land use and ecology. Papers on landforms and colour theory led to books in recent years, Reading the Gaelic Landscape (2014/2019) and Literature of the Gaelic Landscape (2017). Since his retirement in 2017 to be a full-time author, he has been active in staff development for bodies such as NatureScot (formerly Scottish Natural Heritage) and local councils, and in leading guided walks for voluntary and recreational groups. His focus in the seminar will be on visualising the Gaelic landscape. How to join We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin 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. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. 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 Nov 04 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John Stuart-Murray Join us for an online seminar by John Stuart-Murray (University of Edinburgh) entitled 'Carson a tha Ainmean-Àite Gaidhealach cho beartach? / Why are Gaelic Place-Names so rich?'. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John Stuart-Murray In brief Speaker - John Stuart-Murray (University of Edinburgh) Title - Carson a tha Ainmean-Àite Gaidhealach cho beartach? / Why are Gaelic Place-Names so rich? About the speaker Born in West Africa, John Stuart-Murray was brought up in Fife and London. A graduate of Sussex University and the University of Manchester, he was latterly Director of Landscape Architecture at the Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh. His interest in Gaelic developed while exploring the Perthshire Highlands, seeking to understand and interpret Gaelic place-names in terms of landscape character, land use and ecology. Papers on landforms and colour theory led to books in recent years, Reading the Gaelic Landscape (2014/2019) and Literature of the Gaelic Landscape (2017). Since his retirement in 2017 to be a full-time author, he has been active in staff development for bodies such as NatureScot (formerly Scottish Natural Heritage) and local councils, and in leading guided walks for voluntary and recreational groups. His focus in the seminar will be on visualising the Gaelic landscape. How to join We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin 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. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. 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 Nov 04 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John Stuart-Murray Join us for an online seminar by John Stuart-Murray (University of Edinburgh) entitled 'Carson a tha Ainmean-Àite Gaidhealach cho beartach? / Why are Gaelic Place-Names so rich?'. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Nov 04 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John Stuart-Murray Join us for an online seminar by John Stuart-Murray (University of Edinburgh) entitled 'Carson a tha Ainmean-Àite Gaidhealach cho beartach? / Why are Gaelic Place-Names so rich?'.
