Seminar - A History of Scotland in Five Maps
Explore how maps have shaped Scotland's perception of its geography, history, and national identity.
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National Library of Scotland,
George IV Bridge,
Edinburgh
EH1 1EW
8 Remote access
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Dr Andrew Lind, Dr Oisín Plumb
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ins@uhi.ac.uk
tel: 01856 569300
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The Mapping Identities project, led by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) with the National Library of Scotland as a partner, is examining the powerful role of cartography. This talk will focus on maps from five different eras, revealing how selective choices by mapmakers provide unique insights into Scottish history. The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.
About the speakers
- Dr Juliette Desportes (Centre for History, UHI) is a postdoctoral research assistant with a particular focus on Highland land in the 18th century.
- Christopher Fleet is Map Curator at the National Library of Scotland.
- Dr Andrew Lind (UHI Institute for Northern Studies) is an early modern historian and specialist on the British Civil Wars.
- Dr Oisín Plumb (UHI Institute for Northern Studies) is a medieval historian, with a particular current research focus on the representation of the Orcades on maps.
This project is funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
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