This illustrated talk will explore the National Library of Scotland’s collections to uncover the hidden history of Scottish women mountaineers. As artists, writers, explorers and climbers they have pushed frontiers and challenged and changed social attitudes.
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Join us as we delve into the stories of the incredible women behind the castle's 700-year history. Discover our socialites who attended Queen Victoria's stately balls, a philanthropist who pushed boundaries and the pioneering lady who left us Lauriston.
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The inside of Lauriston today is the vision of William Robert Reid; however, the Castle was around for more than 600 years before he bought and shaped it.
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It has taken more than 450 years of building and the visions of several people to make Lauriston Castle the unique and original structure it is today. Join us to find out more about the people and techniques involved in bringing all these visions to life.
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It has taken more than 450 years of building and the visions of several people to make Lauriston Castle the unique and original structure it is today. Join us to find out more about the people and techniques involved in bringing all these visions to life.
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In the 700-year history of Lauriston, three women have owned the Castle and countless others have kept the place running, yet their stories have been told sparingly. From socialites to servants, philanthropists to pioneers, join us as we discover the women behind Lauriston Castle.