On 10 March 2015, the Centre welcomed David Ditchburn to discuss ‘Scotland, France, and The Auld Alliance: Was there an Alternative?’. This continued the ‘Scotland and Europe’ strand of seminars. Below is this listener’s brief summary of the lecture. Most modern historiography on Scottish diplomatic relations with Europe focuses on the Franco-Scottish dimension: the ‘Auld… Continue reading →
On 13 January 2015, the Centre was delighted to welcome Jim Sillars (former Deputy Leader of the SNP) to discuss ‘Scotland in the EU – its origin in contrast with the present’, continuing our ‘Scotland and Europe’ series of lectures. Below is this listener’s brief summary of the lecture. Sillars’ views towards the European Union… Continue reading →
On 18 November 2014, the Centre was pleased to welcome Esther Meijers (University of Reading) to discuss ‘William Carstares in the Netherlands: The Making of a Moderate Mind’. This continued the ‘Scotland and Europe’ series. Below is this listener’s brief summary of the lecture. William Carstares (1649-1715) was the most prominent clergyman and politician in late-seventeenth and… Continue reading →
On 30th September 2014, the Centre welcomed Prof. Alexander Broadie to discuss ‘Mutual receptivities: Scotland and France during the Enlightenment’. This launched the ‘Scotland and Europe’ series convened by Dr Martin MacGregor and Dr Steven Reid. Below is this listener’s brief summary of the lecture. In this period, the Huguenot movement in France, in desperate need of pastors… Continue reading →
