
Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland
Thu 1 Oct · 17:30
National Library of Scotland
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A talk titled Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland is scheduled for 1 October 2026 at 17:30 at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. The free event is presented by Emeritus Professor Richard D. Oram.
Journey through Scotland's remarkable environmental history in this illustrated talk presented by Emeritus Professor Richard D. Oram.
Journey through Scotland's remarkable environmental history in this illustrated talk presented by Emeritus Professor Richard D. Oram.
Celebrating his new book 'Where wind and water cleave', Oram will tell the story of Scotland's past eras of profound climate change, from the climatic highs of the Late Iron Age to the 'little ice age' and beyond.
Learn about the conflict between economic growth and environmental protection in the context of both mounting public awareness and unfolding environmental disaster.
Together we will explore our climate past and future.
About the speaker
Richard D. Oram is Emeritus Professor of Scottish Medieval and Environmental History at the University of Stirling, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and a Trustee of National Museums Scotland.
When you book an event, your personal information will be held and used by the National Library of Scotland and our third-party suppliers for the purposes of allowing you to attend the event and for audience research. For more information, visit the National Library of Scotland privacy pages, in particular the events notice and feedback and complaints notice. We expect attendees to behave respectfully towards presenters, guests and other audience members.
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Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 17:30.
Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland is held at National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh (George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW).
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Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland
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A talk titled Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland is scheduled for 1 October 2026 at 17:30 at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. The free event is presented by Emeritus Professor Richard D. Oram.
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Journey through Scotland's remarkable environmental history in this illustrated talk presented by Emeritus Professor Richard D. Oram.
Journey through Scotland's remarkable environmental history in this illustrated talk presented by Emeritus Professor Richard D. Oram.
Celebrating his new book 'Where wind and water cleave', Oram will tell the story of Scotland's past eras of profound climate change, from the climatic highs of the Late Iron Age to the 'little ice age' and beyond.
Learn about the conflict between economic growth and environmental protection in the context of both mounting public awareness and unfolding environmental disaster.
Together we will explore our climate past and future.
About the speaker
Richard D. Oram is Emeritus Professor of Scottish Medieval and Environmental History at the University of Stirling, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and a Trustee of National Museums Scotland.
When you book an event, your personal information will be held and used by the National Library of Scotland and our third-party suppliers for the purposes of allowing you to attend the event and for audience research. For more information, visit the National Library of Scotland privacy pages, in particular the events notice and feedback and complaints notice. We expect attendees to behave respectfully towards presenters, guests and other audience members.
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When is Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland?
Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 17:30.
Where is Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland taking place?
Where wind and water cleave: An environmental history of Scotland is held at National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh (George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW).
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