# Event Details - **Event Name**: A history of Scotland in five maps - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore how maps have shaped Scotland's perception of its geography, history, and national identity.About this EventExplore how maps have shaped Scotland's perception of its geography, history, and national identity. This talk will focus on maps from five different eras, revealing how selective choices by mapmakers provide unique insights into Scottish history.The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.The Mapping Identities project, led by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) with the National Library of Scotland as a partner, is examining the powerful role of cartography.This project is funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.About the speakersDr Juliette Desportes (Centre for History, UHI) is a postdoctoral research assistant with a particular focus on Highland land in the 18th century.Christopher Fleet is Map Curator at the National Library of Scotland.Dr Andrew Lind (Institute for Northern Studies, UHI) is an early modern historian and specialist on the British Civil Wars.Dr Oisín Plumb (Institute for Northern Studies, UHI) is a medieval historian, with a particular current research focus on the representation of the Orcades on maps.When you book an event, your personal information will be held and used by the National Library of Scotland and our third-party suppliers for the purposes of allowing you to attend the event and for audience research. 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We expect attendees to behave respectfully towards presenters, guests and other audience members. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/a-history-of-scotland-in-five-maps/100001988613993988 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: National Library of Scotland - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: National Library of Scotland - **lat**: 55.9485782 - **long**: -3.1919722 - **full address**: National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A history of Scotland in five maps - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/26ad133df5882a55ec75857aadac1b1f23903bf4ca898261a06bdad88e2d86ac-rimg-w1200-h675-dcaba390-gmir.jpg?v=1779333606 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A history of Scotland in five maps being held? - **A:** A history of Scotland in five maps takes place on Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm at National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing A history of Scotland in five maps? - **A:** A history of Scotland in five maps is organized by National Library of Scotland. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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