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News from Celtic & Scottish Studies, University of Edinburgh. Naidheachdan bho Cheiltis & Eòlas na h-Alba, Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann.
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On 18 April there will be two FREE events to celebrate the end of the Sgeul exhibition National Library of Scotland. Join myself, Mairi Kidd and Bria Mason for stories, songs and Gaelic folklore fun.
For family session: nls.uk/whats-on/famil…
For later session book here:
nls.uk/whats-on/story…
Some live audio recordings included for your interest + a look back at last week's very enjoyable event with Andy Wightman and Ross Ainslie Music,
blogs.ed.ac.uk/celtscot/frase…
🇮🇸🏴 We're excited to share that the President of Iceland, His Excellency Dr Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, is coming to the University. The lecture by President of Iceland examines the power and pitfalls of patriotism in a globalised world.
Book for free here: iceland-the-brave.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=s
We encourage all interested researchers to apply! Two awards, each valued at CAD$1,500, in support of research using the U of G Archival & Special Collections Scottish Studies Collection. Apply by 30 April 2024. ✍️
Details & How to Apply: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
Guelph History Dept U of G Library University of Guelph
Who’s ready for a #WorldPremiere ? Join Gaelic Writer in Residence, Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir, to launch a unique collection of poems in Gaelic, Catalan, Welsh and English w. Ifor ap Glyn, Noèlia Díaz Vicedo and Fraser Fifield.
19 April │ 7-9pm
Free 🎟️: eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-book-…
Fraser Fifield Excellent and stimulating performance at CeltScotStudies last night blending contemporary roots-based Scottish music with history and thought on language and land matters - all delivered with an informal, light touch. Later pub discussion agreed that music deserves a wider hearing.