Uncovering Hidden Histories: Provenance research internships in the Edward Clark Collection During July, the University’s Heritage Collections department hosted two student interns whose intrepid research skills greatly helped us to find information about past owners, donors and custodians of the rare books held within the Edward Clark Collection. Here, Natalie Quinn (MSc in Publishing) […]
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Uncovering Hidden Histories: Provenance research internships in the Edward Clark Collection During July, the University’s Heritage Collections department hosted two student interns whose intrepid research skills greatly helped us to find information about past owners, donors and custodians of the rare books held within the Edward Clark Collection. Here, Wik Lyszczarz (MSc in Publishing) talks […]
Merchiston Tower In the centre of Merchiston Tower, you will find Merchiston Tower. Have you ever wondered what’s inside? What’s its history? Want to peek inside? Let us take you on a brief digital walk through the Tower in the blog post. History of Merchiston Tower Merchiston Tower has stood firm for over 500 years. […]
From Ancient Scrolls to Digital Archives: Tracing the Evolution of Library Databases and Primary Sources The Importance of Primary Sources In the realm of historical research, primary sources play a vital role in uncovering the truth behind significant events and shaping our understanding of the past. These original documents, artefacts, and eyewitness accounts provide direct […]
Black History Month 2025: Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future Every October, the United Kingdom celebrates Black History Month. It is a time to reflect, to learn, and to honour. Black History Month 2025 arrives with renewed energy. People across the country are ready to spotlight Black contributions, stories, and achievements. This year’s theme, “Standing […]
World Theatre Day 2025 As it is World Theatre Day today, it seems appropriate to write a little about Edinburgh’s illustrious history and continued tradition of dramatic performance. Edinburgh And Theatre Perhaps the first thing people think of is the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Initially formed in 1947 as a more eclectic, grassroots ‘fringe’ to […]
Music and Edinburgh Napier Napier University has a rich musical heritage. The university has also helped to nurture a wide array of major Scottish talent. The Music department is noted for its range of approaches to the study of Music. Professor Zach Moir a jazz musician and improvisor, researched cochlear implants for his PhD. He […]
Remembrance: War Poets We approach this year’s Remembrance Day on Monday the 11th. Marking 106 years since Armistice Day 1918 and the ending of the First World War. We’d like to just take a quick moment to remind you all about the university’s War Poets Collection. Give a brief history of our Craiglockhart campus. Long […]
‘Lest we forget’: Armed Forces Day 29 June 2024
‘Lest we forget’: Armed Forces Day 29 June 2024 On the last Saturday of June every year, Armed Forces Day emerges as an annual day-long commemoration of the service carried out by those within the Armed Forces community. As well as promoting vast recognition and awareness of the sacrifices they have made and the service […]
Craiglockhart’s War Poets and the Legacy of Remembrance The War Poets were a group of writers who emerged during and after World War I, capturing the horrors and emotional turmoil of the battlefield in their poetry. This group, which included iconic figures like Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, and Rupert Brooke, played a pivotal role in […]
