Scottish Text Soc

Please find notices of an event our followers might wish to attend: llc.ed.ac.uk/english-litera…

An event of interest to our followers: a concert in memory of Esther Inglis. More details available through the link: estheringlis.com/2024/06/19/in-…

You can read the original poem here skaldic.org/m.php?p=text&i… and also Rory McTurk's translation.

What’s the link between Nottingham’s Arboretum and J.M. Barrie’s Neverland? Dr Lucie Sutherland explains in today’s #NottsonScots. In this series our academics are sharing their insights before the World Congress of Scottish Literatures! ➡️nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac…

Why did James I of Scotland end up in Nottingham Castle? Dr Joanna Martin explains in today's edition of #NottsonScots. In this series our academics are sharing their insights in preparation for the annual World Congress of Scottish Literatures! ➡️nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac…

Which University of Nottingham society is referenced in Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting? Dr Joe Jackson shares in this edition of #NottsonScots. In this series our academics are sharing their insights before the World Congress of Scottish Literatures! ➡️nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac…

@ITVNewsPolitics @Nigel_Farage @lewisUTBdenison Given the poor WW2 knowledge of one of the Reform spokesmen, this is hardly surprising.

'Folks, too many of you are going university' @Nigel_Farage tells @lewisUTBdenison that university should be free, but only if you study science, technology, engineering, medicine or maths itv.com/news/2024-06-2…

What research into Scottish literature is happening here at the University of Nottingham? PhD student Tom Fairfax introduces his research. In #NottsonScots our academics are sharing their insights before the World Congress of Scottish Literatures! ➡️nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac…

Did you know that the first mention of Robin Hood in a chronicle is in Scottish text? Professor Nicola Royan explains in today’s #NottsonScots. In this series our academics are sharing their insights before the World Congress of Scottish Literatures! ➡️nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac…

Which Scottish novelist lost her job because of D. H. Lawrence's "The Rainbow"? Dr Andrew Harrison explains in #NottsonScots! In this series our academics are sharing their insights in preparation for the annual World Congress of Scottish Literatures! ➡️nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac…

and to excerpts from prose and poetry in Scots, Gaelic, Latin and French. Try some embroidery or calligraphy, or immerse yourself in historical fiction or modern editions generously donated by the STS! Entry is free nls.uk/whats-on/renai…

The exhibition showcases items linked to the Scottish Court, literature, scholarship, faith, crafts, music and science. You can experience the Northern Renaissance through listening to contemporary sacred and secular music

The National Library of Scotland’s next major exhibition will run from 21 June 2024 until 26 April 2025 and will explore the links between Scottish people, places and objects and their counterparts in Europe.

8 PGR | ECR bursaries available for delegates presenting at the 4th World Congress of Scottish Literatures. Deadline: 5 pm, 17 May 2024. nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac… Supported by @EdinburghUP @UoNEnglish @ScotTextSoc @IASSL_ScotLit & Universities Committee for Scottish Literature

The bursaries have been generously provided by @studyscotlit, @EdinburghUP, @IASSL_ScotLit, @ScotTextSoc and @UniofNottingham. Please check the eligibility criteria for each bursary before applying: nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac…

See this event on Friday!

Just in case anyone isn't already fine-tuning their abstracts for the 4th World Congress of Scottish Literatures, here is the link to the CFP: nottingham.ac.uk/conference/fac…

An opportunity for everybody to learn about flyting - see here for more details: beinghumanfestival.org/events/ye-fair…

Please consider submitting a paper for the 4th World Congress of Scottish Literatures, 3-7 July 2024.

@Piero_Sicoli Probably 839 CE.

@ScotTextSoc Please Could you tell me where this text is from and which year it corresponds to "samyb yere"? .Thanks

Another passing reference to harvest today, this time from John Bellenden's translation of Boece's History of the Scots, book 10, chapter 11. The events occur in the rule of Kenneth. For more context, see here: digital.nls.uk/publications-b…