The School of Scottish Studies was established in 1951 at the University of Edinburgh to collect, preserve, research and publish material relating to the cultural traditions and folklore of Scotland. The School's extensive collection includes over 33,000 audio recordings of Gaelic and Scots-speakers, a photographic archive containing thousands of images, and a small collection of film, videos, and manuscripts. The archives are an important national resource and can be accessed for study and personal research in a number of ways. The School's extensive collection includes over 33,000 audio recordings of Gaelic and Scots-speakers, a photographic archive containing thousands of images, and a small collection of film, videos, and manuscripts. The archives are an important national resource and can be accessed for study and personal research in a number of ways. Visit the Search Room to explore the collection using finding aids and catalogues with help from the School's expert archive team. Listen to audio recordings anywhere in the world using the remote streamer service. Borrow books from the Scottish Studies Library through DiscoverEd. Log in to request a book and the team will make it available in the Main Library. DiscoverEdOpening Hours The School of Scottish Studies welcomes visitors and researchers at the University and beyond. To visit the collection, simply book an appointment with the team via the Heritage Collections email address. Search Room: Tuesdays 10am-1pm, Thursdays 1pm-4pm Streamer Service: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-4pm Email Heritage Collections to book an appointment. Email Heritage Collections More information on the content of the School of Scottish Studies Archives can be found on the University Library webpages. School of Scottish Studies Archives Leugh an duileag seo sa Ghàidhlig This article was published on 2024-10-29
