Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies
@uguelphscottish.bsky.social
Research, graduate training and teaching on Scottish history and Scottish culture, with special emphasis on their global dimensions - at the University of Guelph.
News & Events: https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/scottish
News & Events: https://www.uoguelph.ca/arts/scottish
2025 Frank Watson Book Prize in Scottish History!
Catriona M.M. Macdonald, The Caledoniad: The Making of Scottish History. Edinburgh: John Donald, an imprint of Birlinn Ltd., 2024. ISBN: 9780859767200.
Congratulations, Dr. Macdonald! 🏆🎉
Read the jury's citation: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/scottis...
Catriona M.M. Macdonald, The Caledoniad: The Making of Scottish History. Edinburgh: John Donald, an imprint of Birlinn Ltd., 2024. ISBN: 9780859767200.
Congratulations, Dr. Macdonald! 🏆🎉
Read the jury's citation: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/scottis...
October 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
2025 Frank Watson Book Prize in Scottish History!
Catriona M.M. Macdonald, The Caledoniad: The Making of Scottish History. Edinburgh: John Donald, an imprint of Birlinn Ltd., 2024. ISBN: 9780859767200.
Congratulations, Dr. Macdonald! 🏆🎉
Read the jury's citation: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/scottis...
Catriona M.M. Macdonald, The Caledoniad: The Making of Scottish History. Edinburgh: John Donald, an imprint of Birlinn Ltd., 2024. ISBN: 9780859767200.
Congratulations, Dr. Macdonald! 🏆🎉
Read the jury's citation: www.uoguelph.ca/arts/scottis...
Leith Davis and Kevin James recently launched their edited collection, ‘Shaping Jacobitism, 1688 to the Present' - a multi-disciplinary exploration of Jacobitism and its cultural legacy, bringing together leading scholars who contributed new insights to this landmark volume.
@edinburghup.bsky.social
@edinburghup.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Leith Davis and Kevin James recently launched their edited collection, ‘Shaping Jacobitism, 1688 to the Present' - a multi-disciplinary exploration of Jacobitism and its cultural legacy, bringing together leading scholars who contributed new insights to this landmark volume.
@edinburghup.bsky.social
@edinburghup.bsky.social
Join us online today - Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar,
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1582259584...
#Gaelic #GaelicLanguage #Scotland #Canada
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1582259584...
#Gaelic #GaelicLanguage #Scotland #Canada
September 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Join us online today - Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar,
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1582259584...
#Gaelic #GaelicLanguage #Scotland #Canada
@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Free Tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1582259584...
#Gaelic #GaelicLanguage #Scotland #Canada
📣New Lecture Date!
Join us virtually on Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar, @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Register on Eventbrite (FREE): www.eventbrite.ca/e/gaelic-in-...
Join us virtually on Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar, @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Register on Eventbrite (FREE): www.eventbrite.ca/e/gaelic-in-...
August 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📣New Lecture Date!
Join us virtually on Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar, @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Register on Eventbrite (FREE): www.eventbrite.ca/e/gaelic-in-...
Join us virtually on Wed. 10 September, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom for 'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ delivered by Prof. Robert Dunbar, @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
Register on Eventbrite (FREE): www.eventbrite.ca/e/gaelic-in-...
Prof. Kevin James (University of Guelph) will join Prof. Leith Davis (Simon Fraser University) to discuss the publication of their new book, 'Shaping Jacobitism, 1688 to the Present'.
Attend in-person or online!
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-shaping...
Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/45TG3Cb
Attend in-person or online!
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-shaping...
Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/45TG3Cb
August 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Prof. Kevin James (University of Guelph) will join Prof. Leith Davis (Simon Fraser University) to discuss the publication of their new book, 'Shaping Jacobitism, 1688 to the Present'.
Attend in-person or online!
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-shaping...
Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/45TG3Cb
Attend in-person or online!
edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-shaping...
Register on Eventbrite: bit.ly/45TG3Cb
🌟Student Spotlight!
MA candidate Megan is researching the later Scottish Covenanting Movement, looking at testimonies, letters, last words, diaries and life writings to find emotional patterns that would have affected how these women performed and embodied gender. 📖
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
MA candidate Megan is researching the later Scottish Covenanting Movement, looking at testimonies, letters, last words, diaries and life writings to find emotional patterns that would have affected how these women performed and embodied gender. 📖
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🌟Student Spotlight!
MA candidate Megan is researching the later Scottish Covenanting Movement, looking at testimonies, letters, last words, diaries and life writings to find emotional patterns that would have affected how these women performed and embodied gender. 📖
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
MA candidate Megan is researching the later Scottish Covenanting Movement, looking at testimonies, letters, last words, diaries and life writings to find emotional patterns that would have affected how these women performed and embodied gender. 📖
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
The Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership (S-CAP) Inaugural Lecture is happening in 2 days!
‘Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ presented by Prof. Robert Dunbar, University of Edinburgh.
Thurs. 26 June, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom.
bit.ly/S-CAPLecture...
‘Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ presented by Prof. Robert Dunbar, University of Edinburgh.
Thurs. 26 June, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom.
bit.ly/S-CAPLecture...
June 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Scotland-Canada Academic Partnership (S-CAP) Inaugural Lecture is happening in 2 days!
‘Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ presented by Prof. Robert Dunbar, University of Edinburgh.
Thurs. 26 June, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom.
bit.ly/S-CAPLecture...
‘Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections’ presented by Prof. Robert Dunbar, University of Edinburgh.
Thurs. 26 June, 3pm (EDT) / 8pm (UK) on Zoom.
bit.ly/S-CAPLecture...
Join us online in 2 weeks for ‘'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections', presented by Prof. Robert Dunbar, University of Edinburgh.
📅 Thursday 26 June 2025
🕰️ 3pm (EDT) / 8pm(UK)
💻 Zoom
All are welcome to attend!
FREE Registration:
bit.ly/S-CAPLecture...
📅 Thursday 26 June 2025
🕰️ 3pm (EDT) / 8pm(UK)
💻 Zoom
All are welcome to attend!
FREE Registration:
bit.ly/S-CAPLecture...
June 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Join us online in 2 weeks for ‘'Gaelic in Scotland, Gaelic in Canada: Challenges, Prospects, Connections', presented by Prof. Robert Dunbar, University of Edinburgh.
📅 Thursday 26 June 2025
🕰️ 3pm (EDT) / 8pm(UK)
💻 Zoom
All are welcome to attend!
FREE Registration:
bit.ly/S-CAPLecture...
📅 Thursday 26 June 2025
🕰️ 3pm (EDT) / 8pm(UK)
💻 Zoom
All are welcome to attend!
FREE Registration:
bit.ly/S-CAPLecture...
'The Many Lives of Duff House' is a SSHRC-funded project in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and The Big Light. Last week, Prof. Kevin James visited Duff House to engage in meetings and interviews exploring the current position and future prospects for this historic property.
June 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
'The Many Lives of Duff House' is a SSHRC-funded project in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and The Big Light. Last week, Prof. Kevin James visited Duff House to engage in meetings and interviews exploring the current position and future prospects for this historic property.
Many thanks to McGill & Don Nerbas @csschair.bsky.social for hosting the 2025 Colloquium of the St. Andrew’s Society/McEuen Scholarship Foundation Chair in Canadian-Scottish Studies. Fascinating presentations by @drleith.bsky.social & Kevin James, as well as scholars from Dawson College & McGill.
May 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Many thanks to McGill & Don Nerbas @csschair.bsky.social for hosting the 2025 Colloquium of the St. Andrew’s Society/McEuen Scholarship Foundation Chair in Canadian-Scottish Studies. Fascinating presentations by @drleith.bsky.social & Kevin James, as well as scholars from Dawson College & McGill.
Application deadline: 30 April, 2025.
Apply now for the 2025 Scottish Studies Collection Visiting Research Fellowships @uofglibrary.bsky.social. Two awards are available, each valued at $1,500 (CAD).
More details & how to apply: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
Apply now for the 2025 Scottish Studies Collection Visiting Research Fellowships @uofglibrary.bsky.social. Two awards are available, each valued at $1,500 (CAD).
More details & how to apply: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Application deadline: 30 April, 2025.
Apply now for the 2025 Scottish Studies Collection Visiting Research Fellowships @uofglibrary.bsky.social. Two awards are available, each valued at $1,500 (CAD).
More details & how to apply: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
Apply now for the 2025 Scottish Studies Collection Visiting Research Fellowships @uofglibrary.bsky.social. Two awards are available, each valued at $1,500 (CAD).
More details & how to apply: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
📚New Book Alert!
'The Oxford Handbook of Tourism History’, co-edited by Eric G. E. Zuelow, Professor of History, University of New England and Kevin J. James, Scottish Studies Foundation Chair and Professor of History, University of Guelph.
Details: bit.ly/3RCUmnI
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
'The Oxford Handbook of Tourism History’, co-edited by Eric G. E. Zuelow, Professor of History, University of New England and Kevin J. James, Scottish Studies Foundation Chair and Professor of History, University of Guelph.
Details: bit.ly/3RCUmnI
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
April 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
📚New Book Alert!
'The Oxford Handbook of Tourism History’, co-edited by Eric G. E. Zuelow, Professor of History, University of New England and Kevin J. James, Scottish Studies Foundation Chair and Professor of History, University of Guelph.
Details: bit.ly/3RCUmnI
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
'The Oxford Handbook of Tourism History’, co-edited by Eric G. E. Zuelow, Professor of History, University of New England and Kevin J. James, Scottish Studies Foundation Chair and Professor of History, University of Guelph.
Details: bit.ly/3RCUmnI
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
Celebrating Tartan Day and our #ScottishConnections!
Did you know over 4.3 million Canadians report Scottish heritage? 🍁
Explore your ties to Scotland and join the global community at www.scotland.org/about-scotla...
Did you know over 4.3 million Canadians report Scottish heritage? 🍁
Explore your ties to Scotland and join the global community at www.scotland.org/about-scotla...
April 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Celebrating Tartan Day and our #ScottishConnections!
Did you know over 4.3 million Canadians report Scottish heritage? 🍁
Explore your ties to Scotland and join the global community at www.scotland.org/about-scotla...
Did you know over 4.3 million Canadians report Scottish heritage? 🍁
Explore your ties to Scotland and join the global community at www.scotland.org/about-scotla...
Congrats to the student curatorial team on the latest @uofglibrary.bsky.social Exhibit - Charting Scottish Travels. Special thanks to everyone who attended the launch to celebrate the opening and the outstanding work of our @uofguelph.bsky.social students.
Browse the exhibit: bit.ly/ChartingScot...
Browse the exhibit: bit.ly/ChartingScot...
March 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Congrats to the student curatorial team on the latest @uofglibrary.bsky.social Exhibit - Charting Scottish Travels. Special thanks to everyone who attended the launch to celebrate the opening and the outstanding work of our @uofguelph.bsky.social students.
Browse the exhibit: bit.ly/ChartingScot...
Browse the exhibit: bit.ly/ChartingScot...
📣Visiting Research Fellowship Opportunity!
The @uofglibrary.bsky.social is now accepting applications for the 2025 Scottish Studies Collection Visiting Research Fellowships. Two awards are available, each valued at $1,500 (CAD). Application deadline: 30 April, 2025.
More details: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
The @uofglibrary.bsky.social is now accepting applications for the 2025 Scottish Studies Collection Visiting Research Fellowships. Two awards are available, each valued at $1,500 (CAD). Application deadline: 30 April, 2025.
More details: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
March 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📣Visiting Research Fellowship Opportunity!
The @uofglibrary.bsky.social is now accepting applications for the 2025 Scottish Studies Collection Visiting Research Fellowships. Two awards are available, each valued at $1,500 (CAD). Application deadline: 30 April, 2025.
More details: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
The @uofglibrary.bsky.social is now accepting applications for the 2025 Scottish Studies Collection Visiting Research Fellowships. Two awards are available, each valued at $1,500 (CAD). Application deadline: 30 April, 2025.
More details: bit.ly/3PiVdcu
New Exhibit Launches at @uofguelph.bsky.social Library!
Join us on 25 March for the 'Charting Scottish Travels' launch. Student curators will share their experiences curating the exhibit, along with keynote speaker, Dr. Kevin James.
Read the Library news article: bit.ly/4bY0ctb
Join us on 25 March for the 'Charting Scottish Travels' launch. Student curators will share their experiences curating the exhibit, along with keynote speaker, Dr. Kevin James.
Read the Library news article: bit.ly/4bY0ctb
March 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New Exhibit Launches at @uofguelph.bsky.social Library!
Join us on 25 March for the 'Charting Scottish Travels' launch. Student curators will share their experiences curating the exhibit, along with keynote speaker, Dr. Kevin James.
Read the Library news article: bit.ly/4bY0ctb
Join us on 25 March for the 'Charting Scottish Travels' launch. Student curators will share their experiences curating the exhibit, along with keynote speaker, Dr. Kevin James.
Read the Library news article: bit.ly/4bY0ctb
Exhibit Launch! Tuesday 25 March, 5:15pm, McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph. Students will share their experiences curating this amazing exhibit and working with the incredible archives found in the Scottish Tourism Collection. All are welcome to attend!
Details & RSVP: uoguel.ph/x6uee
Details & RSVP: uoguel.ph/x6uee
March 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Exhibit Launch! Tuesday 25 March, 5:15pm, McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph. Students will share their experiences curating this amazing exhibit and working with the incredible archives found in the Scottish Tourism Collection. All are welcome to attend!
Details & RSVP: uoguel.ph/x6uee
Details & RSVP: uoguel.ph/x6uee
A highly attended and interactive lecture by @catalan-bob.bsky.social on ‘The Heady Highlands: Olfactory Impressions of the North’ on 3 March. Wonderful collaboration between @uguelphscottish.bsky.social and the Northrop Frye Centre at Victoria University in the University of Toronto.
March 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A highly attended and interactive lecture by @catalan-bob.bsky.social on ‘The Heady Highlands: Olfactory Impressions of the North’ on 3 March. Wonderful collaboration between @uguelphscottish.bsky.social and the Northrop Frye Centre at Victoria University in the University of Toronto.
CFP: 'Scotland Within and Outwith: Internal and External Perceptions of a Nation', annual Postgraduate Conference, Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies, @uofglasgow.bsky.social
on 30 April 2025. Papers can be presented online.
Abstract & bio deadline: 7 March 2025.
on 30 April 2025. Papers can be presented online.
Abstract & bio deadline: 7 March 2025.
March 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
CFP: 'Scotland Within and Outwith: Internal and External Perceptions of a Nation', annual Postgraduate Conference, Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies, @uofglasgow.bsky.social
on 30 April 2025. Papers can be presented online.
Abstract & bio deadline: 7 March 2025.
on 30 April 2025. Papers can be presented online.
Abstract & bio deadline: 7 March 2025.
📣Call for Submissions!
The Centre for Scottish Studies is currently accepting submissions for the Frank Watson Book Prize 2025 for the best original work on Scottish History published in 2023 or 2024. Deadline: 31 May 2025.
More details and past winners: bit.ly/3SqHEdh
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
The Centre for Scottish Studies is currently accepting submissions for the Frank Watson Book Prize 2025 for the best original work on Scottish History published in 2023 or 2024. Deadline: 31 May 2025.
More details and past winners: bit.ly/3SqHEdh
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
📣Call for Submissions!
The Centre for Scottish Studies is currently accepting submissions for the Frank Watson Book Prize 2025 for the best original work on Scottish History published in 2023 or 2024. Deadline: 31 May 2025.
More details and past winners: bit.ly/3SqHEdh
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
The Centre for Scottish Studies is currently accepting submissions for the Frank Watson Book Prize 2025 for the best original work on Scottish History published in 2023 or 2024. Deadline: 31 May 2025.
More details and past winners: bit.ly/3SqHEdh
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
Prof. Bob Davidson presents 'The Heady Highlands: Olfactory Impressions of the North', on Monday 3 March, 5:00pm, @victoriacollege.bsky.social (Alumni Hall) in Toronto. All are welcome to attend!
Details & FREE registration: bit.ly/HeadyHighlands
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
Details & FREE registration: bit.ly/HeadyHighlands
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Prof. Bob Davidson presents 'The Heady Highlands: Olfactory Impressions of the North', on Monday 3 March, 5:00pm, @victoriacollege.bsky.social (Alumni Hall) in Toronto. All are welcome to attend!
Details & FREE registration: bit.ly/HeadyHighlands
@uguelphhist.bsky.social
Details & FREE registration: bit.ly/HeadyHighlands
@uguelphhist.bsky.social