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Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Tunnock Prize 2026 is now open! Entries should focus on the use and interpretation of Scottish archives both within Scotland and further afield. Find out more: www.scottisharchives.org.uk/latest/the-t...

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The Tunnock Prize 2026 now open! - Scottish Council on Archives

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Canadian-Scottish Studies/Études canado-ècossaises @csschair.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Join us on 28 April for a fascinating talk by prize winning author and poet Marilyn Bowering on her book, More Richly in Earth: A Poet’s Search for Mary MacLeod. The event is open to all! RSVP at cs.ce@mcgill.ca

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Canadian-Scottish Studies/Études canado-ècossaises @csschair.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Join us on 10th April for the annual Canadian-Scottish Studies Colloquium! We have a fascinating range of speakers and panels lined up. The event will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person. RSVP at cs.ce@mcgill.ca

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Faculty of Arts at Saint Mary's University @smuarts.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

The Gorsebrook Research Institute for Atlantic Canada Studies hosts a public lecture Nov. 21, 12-2 pm. Dr. Don Nerbas, McGill's @csschair.bsky.social, will present "Networks of Power: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Coal in 19th-Century Cape Breton". Join in person at MN 219 or by Zoom: loom.ly/uG1ENho

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Canadian-Scottish Studies/Études canado-ècossaises @csschair.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Join us later this month for a fascinating talk by Prof. Lachlan MacKinnon on ‘Deindustrialization and Regional Development: Examples from Atlantic Canada and the U.K.’

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Professors Leith Davis (Simon Fraser University) and Kevin James (University of Guelph) will present the Keynote Launch, 'The Making of Networking Jacobites and Exploring New Directions in Jacobite Studies', on Tuesday, 2 September, 12pm (EDT) / 5pm (UK).

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

"The Many Lives of Duff House" is on YouTube! Join Prof. Kevin James, @uofguelph.bsky.social, as he explores the extraordinary life and after-life of an 18th-century aristocratic home, Duff House. Consider it a 'Downton Abbey' of North-East Scotland! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEmm...

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The Many Lives of Duff House - The Weird & Wonderful Story of an Iconic Stately Home

YouTube video by Scottish History Out Of Order

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

We are delighted to share the release of 'The Many Lives of Duff House', a fascinating podcast produced by The Big Light and Prof. Kevin James in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland - a SSHRC funded project. 🎙️Listen on your favourite podcast player here: pod.link/1831762330

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

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

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

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...

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Karly Kehoe @karlykehoe.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

For friends following our work on #Scottish #Highland settlement sites in #CapeBreton - you can check out our final report here: canmore.org.uk/collection/2... Big thanks to Historic Environment Scotland for the brilliant partnership.

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One People, Two Islands: The Entanglement of the Islands of Eigg, Scotland and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 1790-1830 | Canmore

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

'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.

Michael Wilson-Park, of The Big Light, with John Mair, Monument Manager at Duff House, Historic Environment Scotland (speaking).

Kevin James, Director, Centre for Scottish Studies and Scottish Studies Foundation Chair at the University of Guelph and Ian Williams, Chair and Membership Secretary, Friends of Duff House (left).

Michael Wilson-Park and Kevin James, collaborators on a SSHRC-funded podcast exploring 'The Many Lives of Duff House'.

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Canadian-Scottish Studies/Études canado-ècossaises @csschair.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The deadline to register for this fascinating hybrid conference on the life and legacy of James VI & I is fast approaching. Sign up by 9th June to attend!

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Guelph Centre for Scottish Studies @uguelphscottish.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

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.

(from right to left), Prof. Don Nerbas, St. Andrew’s Society/McEuen Scholarship Foundation Chair in Canadian-Scottish Studies (McGill), Prof. Leith Davis, Director of the Research Centre for Scottish Studies (Simon Fraser University), and Prof. Kevin James, Director of the Centre for Scottish Studies and Scottish Studies Foundation Chair (University of Guelph).

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Canadian-Scottish Studies/Études canado-ècossaises @csschair.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Join us on 14th May at Atwater Library and Computer centre for the Annual Colloquium of the St Andrew’s Society/McEuen Scholarship Foundation Chair in Canadian Scottish Studies! We have an interesting programme and range of fascinating speakers. RSVP to register!

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Canadian-Scottish Studies/Études canado-ècossaises @csschair.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Call for Papers! The 2025 CSCS conference at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is looking for contributors. Submissions accepted in English or Gàidhlig, papers and posters welcome. Submissions close 7 March 2025!

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