Discovering Scotland's Past

Discovering Scotland's Past page for Dr Lizanne Henderson's undergraduate course 'Discovering Scotland's Past' at Unive

Discovering Scotland’s Past is an introduction to the history of Scotland from earliest times to the nineteenth century. Taking a multi- and interdisciplinary approach, the cultural, social and political history of Scotland will be explored through a series of chronological and thematic units intended to highlight some of the key events, important stages and interesting moments in the development of the Scottish nation.

22/06/2026

In 1805, Jean Maxwell stood trial in one of the more unusual cases of witchcraft, which centred on her claim to possess supernatural powers.

Drawn from contemporary accounts and surviving records, this storytelling evening explores the people, beliefs and consequences that influenced the events which followed.

Be sure to book your place to hear Kathleen's unique insight to Jean Maxwell's story

Sunday 28th June at 6:30pm

Please see image for booking details

06/05/2026

Call for Papers: Women’s History Scotland Annual Conference 2026 Leave a Comment / Conferences, Events / By Eleanor Peters Women’s History in Scotland: Then and NowFriday 18th September 2026; Online via ZoomWomen’s History Scotland are delighted to announce a call for papers for a one-day conf...

02/04/2026

Join us online for The Frank Watson Book Prize Lecture presented by Dr. Catriona Macdonald from the University of Glasgow.

Patrons and Politics in the Making of Scottish History: Past, Present and Future

🗓 Thursday 23 April, 2026

🕰 1pm (EDT) / 6pm (UK)

💻 Zoom

In this lecture Catriona Macdonald will consider the historic role of elite clubs and colourful patrons in the history of Scottish historical scholarship, then sketch the role of the state and of politicians in the writing of Scottish history in the late nineteenth- and early twentieth century. She will conclude by offering a conjectural history of trends in more recent times which suggest that the future of the Scottish past is not as secure as we may think.

In 2025, Catriona Macdonald was awarded The Frank Watson Book Prize in Scottish History for her publication, The Caledoniad: The Making of Scottish History. Edinburgh: John Donald, an imprint of Birlinn Ltd., 2024.

All are welcome to attend!

More details and FREE registration are available on Eventbrite!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1986443664474?aff=oddtdtcreator

Birlinn Books
University of Guelph, College of Arts
History Department, University of Guelph

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University Of Glasgow, School Of Interdisciplinary Studies, Rutherford-McCowan Building, Crichton University Campus
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