SFU Research Centre for Scottish Studies

@ScottishSfu

The Simon Fraser University Research Centre for Scottish Studies is based in Canada. We focus on Scottish history, literature & links between Scotland & Canada.

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Joined May 2020

SFU Research Centre for Scottish Studies
@ScottishSfu
Aug 6
Join Prof. Leith Davis @TaiwanFest to learn about the Jacobites - the inspiration for #Outlander. The Sybaritic Scots will accompany the talk with traditional music. It's all happening on Sept. 7 (4:30-6 PM) @VanPlayhouse (Annex). Learn more: taiwanfest.ca/van/2026/befor… #scottishsfu
SFU Research Centre for Scottish Studies
@ScottishSfu
Aug 4
In Stuart-era Scotland, women accused of challenging social norms could find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Witchcraft & infanticide were among the most common charges brought against women. Learn more in this HistoryExtra article: historyextra.com/period/stuart/… #scottishsfu
historyextra.com
In post-medieval Scotland, two specific crimes reveal the challenges faced by ordinary women
What do the crimes that women were charged with in a post-medieval Scotland reveal about the lives they lived?
SFU Research Centre for Scottish Studies
@ScottishSfu
Jul 30
"During the 15th to 18th centuries in Scotland, [posy rings] were given as tokens of love. While usually associated with courtship and marriage, they might also have been gifts between friends & family." See @NtlMuseumsScot's collection. #scottishsfu
'I am yours': 11 Scottish posy rings | National Museums Scotland
From nms.ac.uk
SFU Research Centre for Scottish Studies
@ScottishSfu
Jul 28
Have you seen "The Odyssey"? You might be surprised to know that the striking visuals came from seven countries, including Scotland! Christopher Nolan filmed on the Moray Coast at Findlater Castle, Sunnyside Beach & Culbin Forest. lovefromscotland.co.uk/the-odyssey-fi… #scottishsfu #Odyssey
The Odyssey Filming Locations in Scotland (Moray Coast)
From lovefromscotland.co.uk
SFU Research Centre for Scottish Studies
@ScottishSfu
Jul 23
📷 It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Rex Davidson, a long-time friend & affiliate of #scottishsfu & a past president of the St. Andrews and Caledonian Society of Vancouver. Our thoughts go out to his family & loved ones at this time.