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What was the Scottish Highlands like in the century before the Battle of Culloden?

Curious 2022

Calling all curious minds! Take part in a series of free, online, and in-person talks, group discussions and outdoor activities on key contemporary topics and ground-breaking ideas with some of Scotland’s leading thinkers.

Professor David Worthington will focus on Scottish Highland history in the century before the Battle of Culloden in 1746. He will interrogate the life-writing of the Rev. James Fraser (1634-1709) of Kirkhill, a Gaelic-speaking scholar, traveller and minister. Through this example, the talk will illuminate the scholarly dynamism and agency of the people of the Highlands. The entire period between 1493 and 1746 can still appear enigmatic in the region's history, however, this talk will highlight a different side to the north of mainland Scotland during Fraser’s lifetime.

Chair:Professor Chris Whately FRSE, University of DundeeSpeakers:Professor David Worthington, Head, Centre for History, University of the Highlands and Islands

<h3>Calling all curious minds</h3>The RSE invites you to Curious, its summer events programme running from 1 - 14 August. Take part in a series of free, online, and in-person talks, group discussions and outdoor activities on key contemporary topics and ground-breaking ideas with some of Scotland’s leading thinkers.<ul><li>Health and wellbeing; covering mental and physical health, while examining broader wellbeing matters.</li><li>Innovation and invention; from the inventions which created the modern world to the innovation that drives our path forward</li><li>Our planet; including climate change, biodiversity, conservation, and ecology.</li><li>Year of Stories; stories, whether spoken, written, sung, or filmed, give a sense of place, history or belonging. In recognition of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022.</li></ul>You can view the full line-up at <a href="https://www.rse-curious.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.rse-curious.com</a>

Important points to note<ul><li>This event is suitable for age 16+</li><li>This event may discuss distressing content related to witch persecution</li><li>Accessibility statement: We aim to make events as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements or any questions about how we can support this event, please contact public_engagement@theRSE.org.uk</li></ul>

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