Workshop on Emotions and Scottish History

This Workshop aims to bring together scholars with interests in or around the intersections of emotions history and Scottish History to share ideas across periods and approaches, to reflect on common themes and methods, and to discuss further possibilities for research and discussion. We welcome proposals for short ‘lightning’ presentations, or expressions of interest in participating in thematic roundtable panels. 

Both emotions and Scottish History are broadly defined, and we particularly welcome scholars who may be interested in questions or sources which relate to emotions in some way, but who might not necessarily self-define as historians of emotion. Postgraduate researchersand early career researchers are especially encouraged to participate. Interdisciplinary perspectives are very welcome, as are contributions from all periods of Scottish History, including Scotland and Scots in global contexts. 

In particular, we are keen to stimulate discussion and collaboration in a nascent area of Scottish historical research, and to provide a forum for discussion about the nature of Scottish emotions history and building community and networks in the area. For this reason, the Workshop will be based around shorter and more interactive discussion sessions, rather than formal 20-minute research papers or keynote lectures (although depending on the outcome of the day we may consider organising such a conference in future). 

The workshop will be free to attend, including refreshments, and take place at the University of Edinburgh. Registration will open shortly.