The date for our virtual day conference and AGM has been confirmed.
SSNS Day Conference 2021 News
SSNS Day Conference 2021 News
12/10/2021
The date for our virtual day conference and AGM has been confirmed.
Seminar series + schedule announced
Seminar series + schedule announced
16/08/2021
SSNS is pleased to announce the schedule for its upcoming Seminar Series, featuring an eclectic range of speakers for 2021-2022.
SSNS is pleased to announce the schedule for its upcoming Seminar Series, featuring an eclectic range of speakers for 2021-2022.
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Traversing the Inner Seas now Open Access
Traversing the Inner Seas now Open Access
12/07/2021
The Society is pleased to announce that its most recent edited volume, Traversing the Inner Seas, is now Open Access!
The Society is pleased to announce that its most recent edited volume, Traversing the Inner Seas, is now Open Access!
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Finlaggan: Its History and Significance
Finlaggan: Its History and Significance
09/04/2021
As the Finlaggan Trust is fundraising to replace its walkway to the Lord of the Isles site, Dr David Caldwell explains the history and significance of the site as a seat of power in western Scotland.
As the Finlaggan Trust is fundraising to replace its walkway to the Lord of the Isles site, Dr David Caldwell explains the history and significance of the site as a seat of power in western Scotland.
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Finlaggan Trust Fundraiser
Finlaggan Trust Fundraiser
29/03/2021
The Finlaggan Trust needs your help to build a new walkway at the Lord of the Isles site!
The Finlaggan Trust needs your help to build a new walkway at the Lord of the Isles site!
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2021 Magnusson Essay Prize – Call for Submissions
2021 Magnusson Essay Prize – Call for Submissions
07/12/2020
The Society once again welcomes submissions for the Magnus Magnusson Essay Prize (deadline 31 March).
The Society once again welcomes submissions for the Magnus Magnusson Essay Prize (deadline 31 March).
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SSNS Confers Honorary Membership on Three Distinguished Members
SSNS Confers Honorary Membership on Three Distinguished Members
21/11/2020
The Society is delighted to announce the appointment of John Baldwin, Barbara Crawford, and Margaret Mackay as Honorary Members of the Society.
The Society is delighted to announce the appointment of John Baldwin, Barbara Crawford, and Margaret Mackay as Honorary Members of the Society.
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2020 Magnus Magnusson Prize Winner Announced
2020 Magnus Magnusson Prize Winner Announced
08/11/2020
Congratulations to Peter Church, who has been awarded this year’s Magnus Magnusson Essay Prize for his essay exploring Scandinavian place-names in Ireland.
Congratulations to Peter Church, who has been awarded this year’s Magnus Magnusson Essay Prize for his essay exploring Scandinavian place-names in Ireland.
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Update on the Conan Stone
Update on the Conan Stone
30/10/2020
The Conan Stone, a Pictish symbol stone which was discovered in February 2019, was recently conserved in 2020 with financial support from SSNS. This is a report on the stone’s finding and conservation, and its role in its new home at Dingwall Museum.
The Conan Stone, a Pictish symbol stone which was discovered in February 2019, was recently conserved in 2020 with financial support from SSNS. This is a report on the stone’s finding and conservation, and its role in its new home at Dingwall Museum.
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On the Horizon: Scotland, the Sea, and the Northern World – SSNS Conference
On the Horizon: Scotland, the Sea, and the Northern World – SSNS Conference
14/10/2020
The Society is set to host its annual conference on Saturday 21 November. The event will take place virtually this year, using Zoom. Full programme and registration now available.
The Society is set to host its annual conference on Saturday 21 November. The event will take place virtually this year, using Zoom. Full programme and registration now available.