@fionadendy.bsky.social
Scottish history, especially 19th and early 20th century Highland history, amateur family historian, cats, trains, dyeing. 🏴
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Just over two weeks to get an entry submitted for the Leah Leneman Essay Prize 🗓 Please share widely!
⏰ Time is running out! Submit your 8–10k word essay for the Leah Leneman Prize by 22 Dec 2025. Open to students & independent scholars working on women’s or gender history.
Share widely 🔗
womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and...
Share widely 🔗
womenshistoryscotland.org/projects-and...
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December 7, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Just over two weeks to get an entry submitted for the Leah Leneman Essay Prize 🗓 Please share widely!
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The Society currently invites applications for its David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People.
The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People - RHS
Launched in 2023, the David Berry Fellowship provides an annual award of up to £2,500 to undertake research on the history of Scotland and the Scottish people worldwide. Applications for the 2026 Fell...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Society currently invites applications for its David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People.
The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
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Applications are now invited for the Society's 2026-27 Centenary PhD Fellowships for early career historians completing a doctorate bit.ly/48pWB72
Fellowships provide support of £8500 per award for 6 months and are held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
Fellowships provide support of £8500 per award for 6 months and are held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
Applications invited for the Society's Centenary PhD Fellowships, 2026-27 - RHS
Applications are now invited for the Royal Historical Society’s Centenary PhD Fellowships to support postgraduate historians to complete a doctorate. Two Fellowships, of six months each, are offered f...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Applications are now invited for the Society's 2026-27 Centenary PhD Fellowships for early career historians completing a doctorate bit.ly/48pWB72
Fellowships provide support of £8500 per award for 6 months and are held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
Fellowships provide support of £8500 per award for 6 months and are held jointly with @ihr.bsky.social. Closing date: 31 January 2026 #Skystorians
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We have an exciting event in Jan for PGRs, ECRs and those starting out in fields involving the past. Join us in considering how the Society could contribute to early career support by enabling the exchange of ideas and peer support in these challenging times. www.sal.org.uk/event/early-...
Early Career Antiquaries - Society of Antiquaries of London
We welcome Post-Graduate Researchers, Early Career Researchers and those starting out in fields involving the past to join us in considering how the Society of Antiquaries could contribute to early ca...
www.sal.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
We have an exciting event in Jan for PGRs, ECRs and those starting out in fields involving the past. Join us in considering how the Society could contribute to early career support by enabling the exchange of ideas and peer support in these challenging times. www.sal.org.uk/event/early-...
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Are you studying for a BA or taught Masters and need financial help to research a dissertation with a labour history theme? Check out our #bursary scheme…
sslh.org.uk/bursaries-gr...
sslh.org.uk/bursaries-gr...
December 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Are you studying for a BA or taught Masters and need financial help to research a dissertation with a labour history theme? Check out our #bursary scheme…
sslh.org.uk/bursaries-gr...
sslh.org.uk/bursaries-gr...
For anyone seeking UK military service records, get in quick before this new charge comes into effect.
UK National Archives to raise fees and introduce new Request A Military Service Record service scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2025/12/uk-n... #genealogy #military #archives
UK National Archives to raise fees and introduce new Request A Military Service Record service
From Scotland, a daily news blog about genealogy, family history and personal heritage.
scottishgenes.blogspot.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
For anyone seeking UK military service records, get in quick before this new charge comes into effect.
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Community cat people: Straw is for strays. Cloth materials can get wet and freeze.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Community cat people: Straw is for strays. Cloth materials can get wet and freeze.
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#YellowPoppyWreath
I made a 🟡poppy wreath to commemorate the men & women munitions workers who sacrificed their lives or their health in war service for their country.
🟡because of the 'Canaries' women whose skin turned 🟡from TNT chemicals.
#Glasgow cathedral today
@debsadelight.bsky.social
I made a 🟡poppy wreath to commemorate the men & women munitions workers who sacrificed their lives or their health in war service for their country.
🟡because of the 'Canaries' women whose skin turned 🟡from TNT chemicals.
#Glasgow cathedral today
@debsadelight.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#YellowPoppyWreath
I made a 🟡poppy wreath to commemorate the men & women munitions workers who sacrificed their lives or their health in war service for their country.
🟡because of the 'Canaries' women whose skin turned 🟡from TNT chemicals.
#Glasgow cathedral today
@debsadelight.bsky.social
I made a 🟡poppy wreath to commemorate the men & women munitions workers who sacrificed their lives or their health in war service for their country.
🟡because of the 'Canaries' women whose skin turned 🟡from TNT chemicals.
#Glasgow cathedral today
@debsadelight.bsky.social
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I know it’s been here a while but for those who don’t know, you are able to leave your unwanted coats here for those who may need one this winter #MorrisonSt #Edinburgh #WallofKindness ❤️
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I know it’s been here a while but for those who don’t know, you are able to leave your unwanted coats here for those who may need one this winter #MorrisonSt #Edinburgh #WallofKindness ❤️
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Call for Papers.... UHI Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland Conference 9-10 February 2026 at UHI Perth
@thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social
See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
@thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social
See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
October 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Call for Papers.... UHI Mapping Identities: Visual Depictions of Scotland Conference 9-10 February 2026 at UHI Perth
@thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social
See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
@thinkuhi.bsky.social @uhihistory.bsky.social
See institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/10/21/c...
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I'm trying to research a local branch of the Old Age Pensions Association in #Bradford 1950s. Struggling to find anything. Can #history #historians #hivemind recommend any research into, or researchers of, the OAP Association? Thanks in advance. @workingclasshistory.com @sogorg.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I'm trying to research a local branch of the Old Age Pensions Association in #Bradford 1950s. Struggling to find anything. Can #history #historians #hivemind recommend any research into, or researchers of, the OAP Association? Thanks in advance. @workingclasshistory.com @sogorg.bsky.social
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It's me! I'll be taking folk on a (virtual) tour of Portree of the 1880s, talking about land agitation and the social networks which made it possible
29. Land Agitation in Portree in the 1880s – Society of Highland & Island Historical Research
www.highlandhistoricalresearch.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It's me! I'll be taking folk on a (virtual) tour of Portree of the 1880s, talking about land agitation and the social networks which made it possible
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These readings and guides have now been added to the Society's rolling bibliography of content relating to 'AI, History and Historians' which is available here: bit.ly/474SOLE 2/2
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
October 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
These readings and guides have now been added to the Society's rolling bibliography of content relating to 'AI, History and Historians' which is available here: bit.ly/474SOLE 2/2
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
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A real, honest to goodness, entry-level, permanent, academic job in Economic History! #Economic #history #ecr #academic
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT480/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT480/a...
Assistant Professor at London School of Economics and Political Science
An opportunity for an academic position as a Assistant Professor is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
September 20, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A real, honest to goodness, entry-level, permanent, academic job in Economic History! #Economic #history #ecr #academic
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT480/a...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT480/a...
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In the light of The Guardian’s last report on sewage in English and Welsh rivers.
“The Commission has also learnt from Scotland’s ethical based regulation model the benefit of close supervisory engagement with the company to understand more deeply its challenges and capabilities and build trust.”
“The Commission has also learnt from Scotland’s ethical based regulation model the benefit of close supervisory engagement with the company to understand more deeply its challenges and capabilities and build trust.”
Is it true that Scotland’s water pollution levels are bad? - Bylines Scotland
The Independent Water Commission confirms Scotland's water meets high standards, contradicting recent political claims of poor quality
bylines.scot
September 16, 2025 at 9:58 AM
In the light of The Guardian’s last report on sewage in English and Welsh rivers.
“The Commission has also learnt from Scotland’s ethical based regulation model the benefit of close supervisory engagement with the company to understand more deeply its challenges and capabilities and build trust.”
“The Commission has also learnt from Scotland’s ethical based regulation model the benefit of close supervisory engagement with the company to understand more deeply its challenges and capabilities and build trust.”
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Furniture history! Are you a postdoctoral researcher who'd like to explore and showcase an outstanding collection of 17th-20thC furniture history @universityofleeds.bsky.social by spending approx. 6 weeks (or longer part-time) in our Libraries? Find out more lahri.leeds.ac.uk/bedford-fell...
Bedford Fellowship | Leeds Arts and Humanities Research Institute
lahri.leeds.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Furniture history! Are you a postdoctoral researcher who'd like to explore and showcase an outstanding collection of 17th-20thC furniture history @universityofleeds.bsky.social by spending approx. 6 weeks (or longer part-time) in our Libraries? Find out more lahri.leeds.ac.uk/bedford-fell...
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In one of our latest blogs, Susan Major considers the history of Micklegate in York.
Find out more: ow.ly/5lnw50WNt6U
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Find out more: ow.ly/5lnw50WNt6U
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
September 3, 2025 at 7:38 AM
In one of our latest blogs, Susan Major considers the history of Micklegate in York.
Find out more: ow.ly/5lnw50WNt6U
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Find out more: ow.ly/5lnw50WNt6U
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
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In this fascinating new blog post, @thinkuhi.bsky.social MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby, discusses his research into Norse place names and the history of Caithness in northern Scotland.
institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/01/s...
institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/01/s...
SEAGULLS AND STANDING STONES, BISHOPS AND BUTTER, BAGPIPES AND BULLETS: THE NORSE IN CAITHNESS MEMORY
This blog post was written by UHI Institute for Northern Studies MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby. I grew up in Thurso, surrounded by streets named after luminaries from the days of th…
institutefornorthernstudies.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
In this fascinating new blog post, @thinkuhi.bsky.social MLitt Viking Studies student, Stephen Barnaby, discusses his research into Norse place names and the history of Caithness in northern Scotland.
institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/01/s...
institutefornorthernstudies.com/2025/09/01/s...
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⭐ Host a PhD Researcher in 2026 ⭐
We support paid internships & artist residencies, enabling Arts & Humanities researchers to spend up to 3 months with an organisation.
Benefit from expertise, creativity & fresh perspectives – while supporting future research leaders!
👉 www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/
We support paid internships & artist residencies, enabling Arts & Humanities researchers to spend up to 3 months with an organisation.
Benefit from expertise, creativity & fresh perspectives – while supporting future research leaders!
👉 www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/
September 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
⭐ Host a PhD Researcher in 2026 ⭐
We support paid internships & artist residencies, enabling Arts & Humanities researchers to spend up to 3 months with an organisation.
Benefit from expertise, creativity & fresh perspectives – while supporting future research leaders!
👉 www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/
We support paid internships & artist residencies, enabling Arts & Humanities researchers to spend up to 3 months with an organisation.
Benefit from expertise, creativity & fresh perspectives – while supporting future research leaders!
👉 www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/i_ar/
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The UK Government will test its Emergency Alert System on Sunday, 7th September at 3:00 PM.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Please help share to help keep others safe.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Please help share to help keep others safe.
August 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The UK Government will test its Emergency Alert System on Sunday, 7th September at 3:00 PM.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Please help share to help keep others safe.
If you have a concealed phone for safety, this alert could reveal its presence.
You can opt out of these alerts.
Find out how here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
Please help share to help keep others safe.
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Join us for our first 2025 public lecture in partnership with Perth Museum. Uncovering Scotland's Earliest Textiles
➕ 7pm - 8pm September 24th 2025
➕ Admission £7.50/£5.00
➕ Booking essential through the website below
➕ Location: Perth Museum, Scotland
www.culturepk.org.uk/event/uncove...
➕ 7pm - 8pm September 24th 2025
➕ Admission £7.50/£5.00
➕ Booking essential through the website below
➕ Location: Perth Museum, Scotland
www.culturepk.org.uk/event/uncove...
August 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Join us for our first 2025 public lecture in partnership with Perth Museum. Uncovering Scotland's Earliest Textiles
➕ 7pm - 8pm September 24th 2025
➕ Admission £7.50/£5.00
➕ Booking essential through the website below
➕ Location: Perth Museum, Scotland
www.culturepk.org.uk/event/uncove...
➕ 7pm - 8pm September 24th 2025
➕ Admission £7.50/£5.00
➕ Booking essential through the website below
➕ Location: Perth Museum, Scotland
www.culturepk.org.uk/event/uncove...
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A toolkit has been created for children aged nine and above who have a family member with dementia or who are curious about dementia and interested in how they can help.
Read More: buff.ly/BCgjH2D
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August 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A toolkit has been created for children aged nine and above who have a family member with dementia or who are curious about dementia and interested in how they can help.
Read More: buff.ly/BCgjH2D
Read More: buff.ly/BCgjH2D
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The Young Dementia Network’s latest animation from their ‘Share your experiences’ campaign is available to watch.
Read More: buff.ly/EiaANvy
Read More: buff.ly/EiaANvy
August 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
The Young Dementia Network’s latest animation from their ‘Share your experiences’ campaign is available to watch.
Read More: buff.ly/EiaANvy
Read More: buff.ly/EiaANvy
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Volunteers are welcome to join the project to help in the transcription! All volunteers will be named as co-editors, whether you contribute a line or multiple pages. For more info, contact the project lead, Aaron Allen, on [email protected]
#palaeography #Orkney
#palaeography #Orkney
August 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Volunteers are welcome to join the project to help in the transcription! All volunteers will be named as co-editors, whether you contribute a line or multiple pages. For more info, contact the project lead, Aaron Allen, on [email protected]
#palaeography #Orkney
#palaeography #Orkney