Thomas Pennant and the origins of Scottish tourism
Schedule
Thu Jun 04 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh, SC
About this Event
Join us to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Scottish traveller Thomas Pennant.
Hear from researchers Dr Alex Deans and Professor Nigel Leask, who will explore Pennant’s two famous journeys: his 1769 natural history tour and his ambitious 1772 voyage to the Hebrides.
The talks will be illustrated with early images of Scotland, including rarely-seen watercolours by the artist Moses Griffith.
The event will be chaired by Prof Mary-Ann Constantine and include an audience Q&A.
About the speakers
Dr Alex Deans is a researcher with the Curious Travellers project at the University of Glasgow, focusing on Pennant's 1769 tour.
Prof Nigel Leask holds the Regius Chair of English at the University of Glasgow and will discuss the 1772 Hebrides voyage.
Professor Mary-Ann Constantine is the project lead for Curious Travellers (University of Wales).
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Where is it happening?
National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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