10th April 2025 | |
6pm | |
The Royal Society Of Edinburgh 22 - 26 George Street , Edinburgh New Town EH2 2PQ |
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This is a free event | |
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Join the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) and the US Consulate General in Edinburgh for an evening talk on Tartan Day, the history and future of the famous celebration of Scottish heritage in the US.
The event, chaired by SAHA co-Chair Professor Catherine O’Leary (University of St Andrews), promises to be an unmissable chance to learn more about the history and future of the famous celebration of Scottish heritage in the US. The panel will include Professor Murray Pittock (University of Glasgow and SAHA co-Chair), Leonie Bell (V&A Dundee Director) and more.
Ms Kathryn Porter, US Consul General, will provide the opening remarks.
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