A National Library of Scotland Partnership Lecture to celebrate Edinburgh900.
The Library of the Faculty of Advocates played an important role in the dissemination of ideas during the Scottish Enlightenment. The Edinburgh literati used the rich collections of books and manuscripts when researching their own works, while the building itself hosted meetings of the Select Society. This talk focuses on the important role which the Library played in 18th-century Edinburgh, and the significance of Keepers of the Library such as Thomas Ruddiman and David Hume.
About the speaker
Ralph McLean is Curator of Manuscripts for the long 18th-century collections at the National Library of Scotland, whose collections were formerly in the possession of the Faculty of Advocates until the establishment of the National Library in 1925. He curates manuscript collections of key Scottish Enlightenment figures such as David Hume and Adam Smith.
About Edinburgh900
Edinburgh is celebrating the 900th anniversary of our city. A series of talks at the City Art Centre will celebrate the 10 themes from summer 2024 until August 2025.
The National Library of Scotland will be celebrating its own anniversary in 2025 with special programming in Edinburgh and further afield to mark its Centenary year.
Contact the City Art Centre for any queries about this event.
