RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads
Thu 1 Oct · 20:30
University of Edinburgh
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Following a well-received appearance the previous year, John Goodlad returns to the Royal Scottish Geographical Society on 1 October 2026 at the University of Edinburgh. The talk explores how salt fish from Shetland became a staple food across Europe and drove an economic boom. Held at 19:30, this community event features the speaker discussing the historical significance of these maritime trade networks. Further details and ticket information are available via the official website listed in the original source.
After his very well received talks last year, John Goodlad returns to RSGS to tell the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe’s staple foods, powered an economic boom, and inspired artists, writers and musicians. For more than 300 years Shetland was at the centre of a fascinating salt-fish trading network that connected these remote islands to the rest of Europe. Based on his best-selling book, The Salt Roads, this captivating story is told through the lives of many remarkable people, the fishers, the merchants, and the exporters; ordinary people who led quite extraordinary lives. Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse... the Palace Page Turners sessions explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!
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RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 20:30.
RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads is held at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh South EH8 9YL).
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Following a well-received appearance the previous year, John Goodlad returns to the Royal Scottish Geographical Society on 1 October 2026 at the University of Edinburgh. The talk explores how salt fish from Shetland became a staple food across Europe and drove an economic boom. Held at 19:30, this community event features the speaker discussing the historical significance of these maritime trade networks. Further details and ticket information are available via the official website listed in the original source.
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After his very well received talks last year, John Goodlad returns to RSGS to tell the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe’s staple foods, powered an economic boom, and inspired artists, writers and musicians. For more than 300 years Shetland was at the centre of a fascinating salt-fish trading network that connected these remote islands to the rest of Europe. Based on his best-selling book, The Salt Roads, this captivating story is told through the lives of many remarkable people, the fishers, the merchants, and the exporters; ordinary people who led quite extraordinary lives. Many authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse... the Palace Page Turners sessions explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!
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Newington, Edinburgh
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RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 20:30.
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RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads is held at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (Old College South Bridge, Edinburgh South EH8 9YL).
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