Centre for Open Learning: Scotland: Romance and Reality
Fri 23 May 2025, 10:30 – 16:30
National Museum of Scotland
£55
About Centre for Open Learning: Scotland: Romance and Reality
This one-day course explores the Romantic images of Scotland formed in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Using contemporary primary sources and objects on display in the National Museum of Scotland, the course will discuss the influence of art, literature, transport and tourism on the Romantic image of Scotland, as well as the role played by figures such as Queen Victoria and Walter Scott.
National Museums Scotland are delighted to host a new term of University of Edinburgh Short Courses – a great way to explore our collections with experts.
This course will be led by Helen Rapport PGCE, M.A., PhD.
Accessibility and facilities
We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. If you have any access requirements, please email us in advance at PublicEvents@nms.ac.uk.
Museum entrances
There is level access to the museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge.
Lifts
Lifts are available to all floors of the museum.
Toilets
There are toilets on most levels of the museum, including accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. There is a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0.
Assistance dogs
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.
Find out more about our access information.
Centre for Open Learning
The University of Edinburgh Short Courses are presented by the Centre for Open Learning. Full information is available on the booking link above, or you can contact the Centre for Open Learning on 0131 650 4400 or COL@ed.ac.uk
No prior knowledge is required. Find out more about Short Courses at the University of Edinburgh.
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