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Poor Things: Bella Baxter or Bella Caledonia?

If you enjoyed the movie Poor Things, read the novel!  Perhaps surprising is so many reviews of this brilliant film ignore the underlying political subtext. Alasdair Gray, the author of the book the film was adapted from was not uninterested in the politics…
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Dr. Hamish Thompson
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Summer 2017 Events

Scotland looks forward to welcoming our summer students! We have designed a program of events that we hope will enhance your experience of Scotland’s culture and heritage. Below is a first glance of the excursions that will be taking place this summer…

Emma Simpson

Spring has sprung! April events around Scotland

Classes are beginning to wind down and the Easter holidays are quickly approaching.  While you want to be sure to leave enough time to prepare for your final assessment and exams, there is a chance that you will find yourself with a bit more time on your…

Emily Goetsch

Ken MacLeod - The Restoration Game

As part of our lecture series, award-winning author Ken MacLeod joined us at the Arcadia Edinburgh Center to talk about his book, The Restoration Game, and life as a science-fiction novelist.  Described as techno-thriller, The Restoration Game follows…

Emma Simpson

Music in March: musical happenings in your area!

Famed for its lively use of the fiddle, proud tones of the bagpipes and often whimsical Gaelic lyrics, among other features, Scotland's folk music scene is something you should experience while you are here. Scottish traditional music has origins that…

Emily Goetsch

A Day in the Scottish Borders

This past Saturday a group of lively students set out for an adventure in the Scottish Borders.  This region between Scotland and England boasts stunning scenery, historic buildings and a wealth of Scottish history, so we had a lot on the agenda for the…

Emily Goetsch

February Festivals

With all of our students now in-country, in classes and taking Scotland by storm, February promises to be an exciting month!  Moving into student accommodation and finding one's way to classes and social events always takes a bit of adjustment, but we…

Emily Goetsch

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