This talk explores the way that women of all classes sought to re-make the urban environment in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

EventBlack Lives in Scotland: Jeanette R. Davidson shares our storiesTime:Wednesday, 7 October 2026 : 19:00 - 20:00Location:Lighthouse Bookshop, 43-45 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DBBook NowIn Person TicketsGetting Event Ticket Data Online Tickets (How to watch online)Please Sign in Or Signu...

The Social History Society administers a Small Grants Fund to support research, events and activities undertaken by BME historians or focused on the histories of BME people The scheme was launched …

Dr Victoria Whitworth delves into its true origins of the historically significant Book of Kells.

Women's History Scotland Sue Innes Memorial Lecture with Marjory Harper – Soutar Theatre, AK Bell Library, York Place, Perth, Sat 24 Oct 2026 - Join Women's History Scotland for our annual Sue Innes M...

A special event celebrating the women whose contributions have helped shape the Saltire Society and Scotland’s cultural life.

YouTube video by UHI Institute for Northern Studies

History from a different perspective Welcome to Round the Studios: Scottish history from a new perspective with Dr Karen Mailley. The weekly podcast will explore Scotland’s history through a …

In this interactive workshop, we will show you tips and techniques to help you make best use of our georeferenced maps.

25 August 2026

Seminars and Events at the Institute for Northern Studies, Scholars have long recognised that studying the history of crime and criminal justice can offer unique insights into the ordering structures ...

This book marks an important contribution to the fields of women’s and gender history in Scotland. Encompassing an ambitious chronological sweep, it demons

Free talk at the Weston Library. Explore the arts of calligraphy, embroidery and bookbinding as practised by Esther Inglis, creator of exquisite miniature manuscripts

An engaging exhibition tour, Wikipedia editing tutorial and a writing workshop in a social and supportive environment

For EDITION's Autumn Lecture 2026 and an optional preceding workshop, we welcome Dr Andrew Nash (Institute of English Studies).

A possible historical connection between a nurse suffragette and our RCN Scotland HQ in Edinburgh.

The Social History Society currently administers three funding schemes. Our Small Research Grants provide up to £1000 to support direct research costs incurred by members of the Society. Our Events…

Join us for this year's conference exploring how archives and records underpin democracy, accountability, creativity, wellbeing & community.

Jane Haining declined numerous offers to come back home to Scotland before being arrested and taken to Auschwitz.