# Event Details - **Event Name**: Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Murray Pittock as he talks about his latest book, The Shortest History of ScotlandAbout this EventFrom Robert Bruce to Nicola Sturgeon, join Murray Pittock on Wednesday 6th May at 7pm as he talks about his lively and insightful history of Scotland ranges far and wide to understand the rich identity of one of the oldest nations in Europe -.Scotland is one of the oldest nations in Europe. Its territory remains fundamentally unchanged since the fifteenth century, and its southern border with England has barely altered since 1237. And yet Scotland – a country with a global brand, its own law, education and church – is not a state at all. In The Shortest History of Scotland, Murray Pittock argues that this very ambiguity is what has made the nation a central part of the global story.From first tribes to devolution, Pittock unpicks the myths from the reality. He explores the glories – real and imagined – of Scottish history, from Robert Bruce to Robert Burns, tartan to paisley, Scott to Sturgeon – and asks what the past can tell us about what lies ahead. All in just over 200 pages...Book your tickets today!-Event starts at 7pm, please arrive early to secure a good seat.Tickets are £3 and there is a Ticket & Book option which includes a signed copy of The Shortest History of Scotland by Murray Pittock.The bookshop has level access, events are seated and speakers use microphones. If you have any concerns about accessibility, please do get in touch and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.Refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, we are unable to offer a refund after the event.For more information or if you would like a signed copy because you can't make it to the event, please contact the Blackwell's events team on 0131 622 8222 or matthew.land@waterstones.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/murray-pittock-the-shortest-history-of-scotland/100001986995148979 - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 3, max: 15, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Blackwell's Bookshop - **lat**: 55.94783409999999 - **long**: -3.186186 - **full address**: Blackwell's Bookshop, 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a18ffb8bd731ffaf055bb25a5a1a10088607af42dff782db594299a779ec8e3b-rimg-w1100-h550-dc032d61-gmir.jpg?v=1775677646 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland being held? - **A:** Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland takes place on Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blackwell's Bookshop, 53-62 South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland? - **A:** Ticket prices for Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland range from GBP 3 to GBP 15 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBook & Ticket: The Shortest History of ScotlandGBP 15AvailableGeneral AdmissionGBP 3Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland? - **A:** Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland is organized by Blackwell's Edinburgh South Bridge. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Murray Pittock: The Shortest History of Scotland", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a18ffb8bd731ffaf055bb25a5a1a10088607af42dff782db594299a779ec8e3b-rimg-w1100-h550-dc032d61-gmir.jpg?v=1775677646", "startDate": "2026-05-06T19:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-05-06T20:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/murray-pittock-the-shortest-history-of-scotland/100001986995148979", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Blackwell's Bookshop", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "53-62 South Bridge", "postalCode": "EH1 1YS", "addressLocality": "Edinburgh", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "55.94783409999999", "longitude": "-3.186186" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Murray Pittock as he talks about his latest book, The Shortest History of Scotland", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-06T20:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "3.00", "highPrice": "15.00", "price": "3.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/murray-pittock-the-shortest-history-of-scotland/100001986995148979" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/murray-pittock-the-shortest-history-of-scotland/100001986995148979", "price": "15.00", "name": "Book & Ticket: The Shortest History of Scotland" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/edinburgh/murray-pittock-the-shortest-history-of-scotland/100001986995148979", "price": "3.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Blackwells Edinburgh South Bridge", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/blackwells-edinburgh-south-bridge/22532245", "description": "Blackwell's Bookshop is Edinburgh's oldest bookshop, selling books on South Bridge since 1878. Follow us onTwitterandInstagramfor announcements and updates on our year-round events programme.Edinburgh's oldest bookshop is situated right in the heart of the Old Town. On our three floors you will find anything from the latest bestseller to university textbooks. Make sure to visit our Scottish Room for the best selection of Scottish books in the city!The majority of our events are held on our First Floor and our event space has level access.There is on-street parking in Infirmary Street, Chamber Street, Drummond Street and Roxburgh Place (paid till 6:30pm), and Blue Badge Holders can park on the single yellow just outside Caffè Nero on Infirmary Street.Our Caffè Nero is open till 7pm on weekdays for pre-event coffee and cake (or tea and panini)." } ] } ] ```