Events

What's on in Celtic and Scottish Studies.

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Event listing

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Mar 26 2024 -

The Ardoch Suite / The Poor Had No Lawyers

An evening of presentation and performance, hosted by Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence) and with special guests Andy Wightman and Ross Ainslie.

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Mar 15 2024 -

Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh

Join us for an online seminar by Dr Peadar Ó Muircheartaigh on the intersections of the worlds of Gaelic and Nordic antiquarianism in the 18th century.

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Mar 01 2024 -

Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Hannah Wood

Join us for an online seminar by Hannah Wood in which she will present her new film, 'Tales of Borders', which examines how the background of a researcher can connect communities and communicate stories.

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Feb 21 2024 -

Mother Tongue: Mither Màthair Мати Ana

In honour of International Mother Language Day, this event will be an evening full of song, story and poetry from across the languages of Gaelic, Scots, British Sign Language, Ukrainian, Crimean Tatar and English, and will feature Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir (Gaelic Writer in Residence).

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Feb 09 2024 -

Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Christopher Oates

Join us for an online seminar by Christopher Oates (PhD candidate in Celtic and Scottish Studies) based on his doctoral research into the sociolinguistic character of St Columba Gaelic Church, the last of its kind in Glasgow, and the circumstances surrounding its closure.

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Jan 26 2024 -

Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Peter Kormylo

Join us for an online seminar by Dr Peter Kormylo (writer, translator and educator) based on his doctoral research into the experiences and history of Ukrainians in Scotland.

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Dec 15 2023 -

Cuirm Nollaige

An in-person concert, organised by Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir (Gaelic Writer in Residence), featuring song, poetry, story and chat from Alasdair Whyte, Kirsty MacDonald and more.

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Dec 15 2023 -

Gaelic Writing Workshop 3

Join our Gaelic Writer in Residence, Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, for his third Gaelic writing workshop of the academic year.

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Dec 15 2023 -

Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: Fraser Fifield

Join us for an online seminar by Fraser Fifield (Traditional Artist in Residence) entitled 'A Salute to the Holidays and the Year Ahead'.

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Dec 06 2023 -

Canna Lecture 2023

Join The Gaelic Texts Society and Celtic and Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh for their annual Canna Lecture by Dr Priscilla Scott, entitled "'Seinnidh mi le deòin do chliù': Praise of patrons, public figures, and personal friends in the songs of Màiri Mhòr nan Òran".

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