Fiona scrutinising a particularly interesting display of Jacobite documents
Apologies for the delay in posting this report – I did mean to do it far sooner. Better late than never though, eh?
Group 1 enjoy after tour refreshments
ELISA’s Winter Warmer social 2015 took place on the evening of Monday the 9th of February.
Around fifteen ELISA members turned up to the National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge for a special tour of the Game of Crowns: the 1715 Jacobite rising exhibition, led by Rare Books Curator Robert Betteridge.
I arrived at NLS a little after 5pm to find the first group had already set off on their tour round the exhibit.
I chatted with those left behind and enjoyed the very tasty snacks that were on offer – many thanks to Fiona for organising those…
Once Group 1 returned, me and the rest of Group 2 had our chance to view the exhibition.
Robert kindly gave…