About this Event
Explore how maps have shaped Scotland's perception of its geography, history, and national identity. This talk will focus on maps from five different eras, revealing how selective choices by mapmakers provide unique insights into Scottish history.
The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.
The Mapping Identities project, led by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) with the National Library of Scotland as a partner, is examining the powerful role of cartography.
This project is funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
About the speakers
Dr Juliette Desportes (Centre for History, UHI) is a postdoctoral research assistant with a particular focus on Highland land in the 18th century.
Christopher Fleet is Map Curator at the National Library of Scotland.
Dr Andrew Lind (Institute for Northern Studies, UHI) is an early modern historian and specialist on the British Civil Wars.
Dr OisÃn Plumb (Institute for Northern Studies, UHI) is a medieval historian, with a particular current research focus on the representation of the Orcades on maps.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
