Kristin
@curlyreader.bsky.social
I’m an American living in Scotland for the past 30 years. I have worked in local history museums as well as in education. Besides researching my family tree, I can be found gardening, reading, walking, or sitting quietly with a cup of coffee.
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My blog for the @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Library Special Collections went live yesterday! It's a very short glimpse of the thousands of women whose lives I've been researching over the last 16 months.
Women’s activities in seventeenth-century St Andrews: the evidence of the Kirk Sessions – University Collections blog
university-collections.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk
September 17, 2025 at 2:39 AM
My blog for the @uniofstandrews.bsky.social Library Special Collections went live yesterday! It's a very short glimpse of the thousands of women whose lives I've been researching over the last 16 months.
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Two exceptionally beautifully carved Mithraic altars found in Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland, are going on display for the 1st time. The Roman altars date to the 140s - when S-Scotland was reoccupied under Antoninus Pius 📷 National Museums Scotland & Duncan McGlynn media.nms.ac.uk/news/rare-ro...
February 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Two exceptionally beautifully carved Mithraic altars found in Inveresk, East Lothian, Scotland, are going on display for the 1st time. The Roman altars date to the 140s - when S-Scotland was reoccupied under Antoninus Pius 📷 National Museums Scotland & Duncan McGlynn media.nms.ac.uk/news/rare-ro...
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📌 Where to find us:
🔍 Browse our digital collections -- thousands of rare maps, manuscripts, postcards, and more, all free and online collections.newberry.org
✍️ Help us transcribe historical documents on Newberry Transcribe (no experience needed, just curiosity) nt.newberry.org
🔍 Browse our digital collections -- thousands of rare maps, manuscripts, postcards, and more, all free and online collections.newberry.org
✍️ Help us transcribe historical documents on Newberry Transcribe (no experience needed, just curiosity) nt.newberry.org
February 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
📌 Where to find us:
🔍 Browse our digital collections -- thousands of rare maps, manuscripts, postcards, and more, all free and online collections.newberry.org
✍️ Help us transcribe historical documents on Newberry Transcribe (no experience needed, just curiosity) nt.newberry.org
🔍 Browse our digital collections -- thousands of rare maps, manuscripts, postcards, and more, all free and online collections.newberry.org
✍️ Help us transcribe historical documents on Newberry Transcribe (no experience needed, just curiosity) nt.newberry.org
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As ever, when sport is underway, we turn to the expertise of Sportfolio for that peak period in the 1890s when moustaches and sporting endeavour combined
London skaters Hiam & Syers struck a pose in 1896, "despite...our climate" & the routine absence of snow
mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/CTC/...
London skaters Hiam & Syers struck a pose in 1896, "despite...our climate" & the routine absence of snow
mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/CTC/...
February 10, 2026 at 1:45 PM
As ever, when sport is underway, we turn to the expertise of Sportfolio for that peak period in the 1890s when moustaches and sporting endeavour combined
London skaters Hiam & Syers struck a pose in 1896, "despite...our climate" & the routine absence of snow
mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/CTC/...
London skaters Hiam & Syers struck a pose in 1896, "despite...our climate" & the routine absence of snow
mrc-describe.epexio.com/records/CTC/...
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Today is #NationalSweaterDay so let's enjoy 'The Fair-Isle Jumper' painted by #Orkney-born artist Stanley Cursiter in 1923.
Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.
Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.
February 4, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Today is #NationalSweaterDay so let's enjoy 'The Fair-Isle Jumper' painted by #Orkney-born artist Stanley Cursiter in 1923.
Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.
Stanley Cursiter (1887-1976) was Keeper of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1930-1948 and was appointed the King's Painter and Limner in Scotland.
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I'm a huge fan of Claudio Saunt's project on land claims and treaties and cessions that is so revelatory in its scope-- pic 1 is 1776, pic 2 is 1876. Blue is Indian homelands, gray is unceded territory, red is reservations. usg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
I'm a huge fan of Claudio Saunt's project on land claims and treaties and cessions that is so revelatory in its scope-- pic 1 is 1776, pic 2 is 1876. Blue is Indian homelands, gray is unceded territory, red is reservations. usg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
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Looking forward to tomorrow's @scottishindexes.bsky.social conference. I'll be taking part with a presentation and Q&A sessions throughout the day. Join me and the many other speakers on Zoom or Facebook - details at www.scottishindexes.com/conference.a...
Scottish Indexes - Helping you trace your Scottish family tree
Do you want to learn how to trace your family history? Have you made a start but need some tips on how to proceed? Or perhaps you are an experienced researcher who is keen to discover new skills and n...
www.scottishindexes.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Looking forward to tomorrow's @scottishindexes.bsky.social conference. I'll be taking part with a presentation and Q&A sessions throughout the day. Join me and the many other speakers on Zoom or Facebook - details at www.scottishindexes.com/conference.a...
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Online genealogy conference Saturday January 31st. Free and time zone friendly.
🏴 🗃️🗂️ #FamilyHistory
🏴 🗃️🗂️ #FamilyHistory
Dig deeper into your Scottish roots at the Scottish Indexes Conference on 31 Jan 2026.
Free online talks on marriage, DNA, illicit distilling, church records & more. Save the date!
#Scottish #FamilyHistory #ScottishIndexes #Genealogy #Archives
Free online talks on marriage, DNA, illicit distilling, church records & more. Save the date!
#Scottish #FamilyHistory #ScottishIndexes #Genealogy #Archives
January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Online genealogy conference Saturday January 31st. Free and time zone friendly.
🏴 🗃️🗂️ #FamilyHistory
🏴 🗃️🗂️ #FamilyHistory
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Reminder for my fellow UK dual/multi nationals that from 25 Feb 2026 you MUST travel into the UK on a UK or Irish passport.
You will no longer be able to travel to the UK on another passport — quite the change from the status quo, and problematic for those of us who travel frequently…🧵
You will no longer be able to travel to the UK on another passport — quite the change from the status quo, and problematic for those of us who travel frequently…🧵
January 29, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Reminder for my fellow UK dual/multi nationals that from 25 Feb 2026 you MUST travel into the UK on a UK or Irish passport.
You will no longer be able to travel to the UK on another passport — quite the change from the status quo, and problematic for those of us who travel frequently…🧵
You will no longer be able to travel to the UK on another passport — quite the change from the status quo, and problematic for those of us who travel frequently…🧵
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Cafe Royal, Edinburgh, 6pm.
January 28, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Cafe Royal, Edinburgh, 6pm.
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The Boys' Brigade in Dunblane know how to do a fundraiser. (Last year they did a Polish theme for a trip to Poland!)
Austrian-themed coffee morning in support of @dunblanebb.bsky.social on Sat 31 Jan 9.30am-12.30pm in Dunblane Cathedral Hall
January 26, 2026 at 10:31 AM
The Boys' Brigade in Dunblane know how to do a fundraiser. (Last year they did a Polish theme for a trip to Poland!)
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Naper Settlement tells the story of Naperville's history from the 1830s through today! The Naperville Heritage Society is actively seeking items used by Naperville residents for its permanent collections.
Want to learn more about donating to the collection? Visit: https://pulse.ly/rngepcemg0
Want to learn more about donating to the collection? Visit: https://pulse.ly/rngepcemg0
January 25, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Naper Settlement tells the story of Naperville's history from the 1830s through today! The Naperville Heritage Society is actively seeking items used by Naperville residents for its permanent collections.
Want to learn more about donating to the collection? Visit: https://pulse.ly/rngepcemg0
Want to learn more about donating to the collection? Visit: https://pulse.ly/rngepcemg0
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Some breaking art historical news for you - a lost portrait of Robert Burns by Sir Henry Raeburn was unveiled today at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. It’s been missing for more than 200 years.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Some breaking art historical news for you - a lost portrait of Robert Burns by Sir Henry Raeburn was unveiled today at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. It’s been missing for more than 200 years.
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Good news from Edinburgh City Council Archives: The Archives search room reopened on 20th January by appointment only, from Tuesday to Thursday, 10am - 4:30 pm. More info on their website buff.ly/mgz7Xl6
#edinburgharchives #edinburghhistory
#edinburgharchives #edinburghhistory
January 22, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Good news from Edinburgh City Council Archives: The Archives search room reopened on 20th January by appointment only, from Tuesday to Thursday, 10am - 4:30 pm. More info on their website buff.ly/mgz7Xl6
#edinburgharchives #edinburghhistory
#edinburgharchives #edinburghhistory
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Another lovely sunset from the window of the Oak Room here at John Knox House. Wonder how this one compares to the ones it has seen over the last 556 years? #edinburgh #johknoshouse #sunset #royalmile
January 22, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Another lovely sunset from the window of the Oak Room here at John Knox House. Wonder how this one compares to the ones it has seen over the last 556 years? #edinburgh #johknoshouse #sunset #royalmile
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I have cleaned-up this fascinating autochrome of James Thin (famous for his chain of bookshops), who was born 202 years ago (in Edinburgh on 23rd March 1824), making him (so far as is currently known) the earliest-born person ever to have been photographed in colour. He is seen here in the garden...
January 21, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I have cleaned-up this fascinating autochrome of James Thin (famous for his chain of bookshops), who was born 202 years ago (in Edinburgh on 23rd March 1824), making him (so far as is currently known) the earliest-born person ever to have been photographed in colour. He is seen here in the garden...
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I need at least 3 more folk to sign up for my Edinburgh Adult Education Programme archaeology classes at Craigentinny, or the course will be cancelled. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know. Thank you!
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January 21, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I need at least 3 more folk to sign up for my Edinburgh Adult Education Programme archaeology classes at Craigentinny, or the course will be cancelled. If you know anyone who might be interested, please let them know. Thank you!
adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
adulteducationedinburgh.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
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January 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Had an intriguing editorial discussion recently: how did people in the past talk about 'minutes' when they didn't have watches or standardised times? How does that affect your thinking?
Come down an Elizabethan/Jacobean rabbit hole with me.
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Come down an Elizabethan/Jacobean rabbit hole with me.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Had an intriguing editorial discussion recently: how did people in the past talk about 'minutes' when they didn't have watches or standardised times? How does that affect your thinking?
Come down an Elizabethan/Jacobean rabbit hole with me.
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Come down an Elizabethan/Jacobean rabbit hole with me.
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New year, new #Wikipedia Editing Club on the last Saturday of every month - starting 31 January at Bramblers Café, St John Street #Perth 10-12.
All levels of experience welcome. Don't forget your laptop!
Make it a resolution to change the world, one edit at a time 💪
All levels of experience welcome. Don't forget your laptop!
Make it a resolution to change the world, one edit at a time 💪
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
New year, new #Wikipedia Editing Club on the last Saturday of every month - starting 31 January at Bramblers Café, St John Street #Perth 10-12.
All levels of experience welcome. Don't forget your laptop!
Make it a resolution to change the world, one edit at a time 💪
All levels of experience welcome. Don't forget your laptop!
Make it a resolution to change the world, one edit at a time 💪
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This is Winnie the Harris hawk. She comes to the British Library twice a week to scare away the pigeons.
January 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
This is Winnie the Harris hawk. She comes to the British Library twice a week to scare away the pigeons.
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The Norfolk Carnyx: a Playmobil story in 4 parts. 🧵
#DiggingForBritain
#DrawingDiggingForBritain
#PlaymobilInfestation
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social
@pcaarchaeology.bsky.social
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#DiggingForBritain
#DrawingDiggingForBritain
#PlaymobilInfestation
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social
@pcaarchaeology.bsky.social
1: Life
January 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The Norfolk Carnyx: a Playmobil story in 4 parts. 🧵
#DiggingForBritain
#DrawingDiggingForBritain
#PlaymobilInfestation
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social
@pcaarchaeology.bsky.social
1: Life
#DiggingForBritain
#DrawingDiggingForBritain
#PlaymobilInfestation
@profaliceroberts.bsky.social
@pcaarchaeology.bsky.social
1: Life
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Back for his first workshop of the year, Mike Naismith will be hosting his bagpipe handling sessions this Sunday (18th Jan) from 9.30am.
Explore a wide range of objects, find out about regimental pipers, and listen to the fascinating stories behind the Museum’s collection of music and instruments.
Explore a wide range of objects, find out about regimental pipers, and listen to the fascinating stories behind the Museum’s collection of music and instruments.
January 14, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Back for his first workshop of the year, Mike Naismith will be hosting his bagpipe handling sessions this Sunday (18th Jan) from 9.30am.
Explore a wide range of objects, find out about regimental pipers, and listen to the fascinating stories behind the Museum’s collection of music and instruments.
Explore a wide range of objects, find out about regimental pipers, and listen to the fascinating stories behind the Museum’s collection of music and instruments.
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Map Festival: This looks like a great event hosted by the National Library of Scotland @nls map room at Causewayside on February 6th. Full details on their website. #mapfestival #maps #cartography #edinburghevent
Map festival | National Library of Scotland
Ever wondered what secrets lie in a map? Join us for the Map Festival, a day dedicated to all things cartographic in Edinburgh.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Map Festival: This looks like a great event hosted by the National Library of Scotland @nls map room at Causewayside on February 6th. Full details on their website. #mapfestival #maps #cartography #edinburghevent
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A Bluesky challenge!
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
January 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
A Bluesky challenge!
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw
We've got so many great heritage/GLAM accounts here now, that some are flying under the radar
From national organisations to niche collections, these active accounts are all (at time of posting) under 500 followers-lowest at 9-how many can we get over 500?
go.bsky.app/U16Nwsw