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Scotland and Slavery
Examine the nature and extent of Scotland’s involvement with slavery in the Atlantic World of the 18th and 19th centuries.
In person (On Campus)
Scottish Social History
Explore the lives of ordinary people living in Scotland from 1830 to the present and consider family, work, health and leisure.
In person (On Campus)
Shakespeare and History: Exploring Macbeth
Explore the historical and literary context of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ over two days of group discussion and activities.
In person (On Campus)
The Art of Sixteenth Century Venice
Explore Renaissance Venice through Titian, Bellini, Giorgione and others, and discover one of art history’s most dazzling eras.
In person (On Campus)
The History and Culture of Colour
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, uncover stories linking the history of colour with culture, society, and art.
In person (Off Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Family
Based in the Scottish National Gallery, this course looks at the theme of the family in art, through the lens of different artists and different...
In person (Off Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Identity
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that explore the theme of identity in art.
In person (Off Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Love
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that tell us about the theme of love in art.
In person (Off Campus)
Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Masterpieces
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to take a close look at the range of art on display, considering style, influences and broader...
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Themes at the National Galleries: Scotland and Slavery
Join us at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery to learn about slavery in Scotland’s past, through discussion of portraits and gallery items.
In person (Off Campus)
The Romance and Reality of Scotland in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Join us at the National Museum of Scotland to explore 18th–19th century travellers’ tales of Scotland and contrast promised romantic visions with...
In person (Off Campus)
Victorian Edinburgh
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, explore Edinburgh’s Victorian past - from industry and arts to poverty, crime, and social...
In person (Off Campus)
Victorian Scotland
Learn about Victorian Scotland through the National Museum of Scotland’s collections and consider the political, economic, cultural and social...
In person (Off Campus)
Vikings
Explore Viking life (8th–11th centuries) through historical evidence, tracing their impact in Scandinavia, the British Isles, and beyond.
In person (On Campus)
World Mythologies
Explore myths and legends from diverse cultures and periods across time and space and examine how myth, history, and culture intertwine.
In person (On Campus)