Women of the Saltire Society
Women of the Saltire Society takes place on Tue, 20 Oct 2026 at 14:00 (GMT+1) at National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and runs until 15:30. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
Magnus Linklater and Sarah Leith deliver talks on Alison Bonfield and Scottish literary research. Visitors view archival materials and explore the Saltire Society's 90th anniversary exhibition in the library.
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Join us for a special event celebrating the women whose contributions have helped shape the Saltire Society and Scotland’s cultural life. The event features talks by Magnus Linklater and Sarah Leith. Magnus will explore the life and contribution of Alison Bonfield, one of the Society’s key founders, while Sarah’s talk draws on her recent research, also featured in an essay published by Studies in Scottish Literature. The event will also offer a unique opportunity to view archival material especially on display for the day, and to visit the Saltire Society’s 90th anniversary exhibition in the Library’s exhibition area. Please note this event is free but ticketed.
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Details
- When
- Tue, 20 Oct 2026 · 14:00 (GMT+1) · until 15:30
- Where
- National Library of Scotland
- Address
- George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW, UK
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is Women of the Saltire Society?
- Tue, 20 Oct 2026 at 14:00 GMT+1.
- How much are tickets for Women of the Saltire Society?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Women of the Saltire Society?
- National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW, UK, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- Where can I buy tickets for Women of the Saltire Society?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Women of the Saltire Society end?
- It runs until 15:30.