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Scotland: History, Heritage and Culture

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Summary

Join the University of Aberdeen for an immersive look at the history and culture of modern Scotland. Facilitated by staff across the School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History, explore a wide range of subjects such as the political unions in the seventeenth century, the Jacobite tradition, the Scottish Enlightenment, Tartan, the nineteenth century clearances, religious revivals, the monarchy and sport and culture, to name but a few. The course will also include a selection of curated extracurricular activities within Aberdeen and the wider Aberdeenshire area that compliment your studies, such as walking tours, visits to areas of local significance, or cultural activities like Scottish Country Dancing.

Program Features

  • A diverse range of topics, catering to all interests, tracking the development of modern Scotland
  • A variety of expertise delivering outstanding teaching from across our school of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History
  • Exciting extracurricular program, introducing students to Scottish culture and local heritage

What's Included?

  • Tuition
  • 13 nights accommodation (uncatered) in University halls of residence
  • Leisure and Social activities
  • Course Transcript

Program Details

  • Date 26 July - 08 August 2026
  • Duration 2 weeks
  • Ages 18+
  • Fees £2,000
  • Location Aberdeen, Scotland

More Information

Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the history and cultural development of modern Scotland, via a series of lectures and excursions. Course topics will include:

• Medieval and Renaissance Scotland
• Political Unions (1603 v 1707)
• Scotland and the Jacobite Cause
• The Scottish Enlightenment
• Radical Scotland
• Scottish emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries
• Scotland and Poland: from the 16th century to the 20th century
• Children and Childhood in Scotland across 19th and 20th centuries
• Balmorality? Scotland and Monarchy in the Age of Victoria
• Sport and Scottish culture and society:

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