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March 31, 2023
Scott, Globalisation and Race: father of ‘imperial romance’ or silent supporter of abolitionism? TAGS: Fredrick Douglass | Scott250 | walter scott When discussing what topics in relation to Walter Scott would be interesting and relevant to reflect upon at the beginning of my internship, one of the themes that was highlighted …Continue reading →
The Industrial World: Scott’s Vision TAGS: industrial history | industrialisation | Scott | Scott250 | walter scott ‘We have accumulated in huge cities and smothering manufacturies the numbers which should be spread over the face of a country and what wonder that they should be corrupted? We …Continue reading →
Visualising the Scott Monument TAGS: Architecture | scott monument | walter scott In Semester 2 this year, we had a number of first-year architecture students visiting the CRC to research historic Edinburgh buildings. There have been enquiries about Old College, New College, and the National …Continue reading →
The History of Access to University
Ash Mowat is one of our volunteers in the Civic Engagement Team. Ash has been...
Volunteering at the CRC: Charlotte’s experience
Today we’re introducing Charlotte Holmes, a postgraduate student who is doing some volunteer work under...
Bearing Witness: The Pre-Digitisation Conservation Treatment of The Witness, Part 1
This week we have the first instalment of a two-part series by Projects Conservator Mhairi...
Glazy in Love: Rehousing the Emma Gillies Collection
Today we have the first instalment of a two-part series from Collections Care Assistant, Sarah...
