Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Antiquaries

In this talk Fran Baseby, Deputy Head of Archives, explores the history and highlights of the Rosslyn Chapel Album. Learn about the fashion for antiquarianism in Scotland and the lure of Rosslyn Chapel, from the founding of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland to the mass publication of souvenir guides for tourists.

This talk is part of the Historic Environment Scotland Archives talks series for 2024.

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