Author
Dr. Hamish Thompson
Title
Resident Director
Arcadia Scotland
Another farewell to the All Year 2019 and Spring 2020 students.
Dear Students, It has been a tumultuous and crazy semester. This is the second farewell I am sending after the other hasty message we sent back in March which feels both like no time ago - yet forever. I would like to share our virtual zoom farewell… More
Virtual Europe in Scotland
Scotland is delighted to be offering three online courses in Scotland as a part of Virtual Europe including a Scottish History and Museum Studies Program. Hear Dr Joan Haig, Dr Cameron McKay and Dr Hamish Thompson talk about their courses. We very much… More
The best laid schemes o’ mice and men gang aft agley
I write this blog as both a farewell and a virtual hello to our students who have departed back to the US over the last two weeks. The state of affairs in Scotland and in the world have changed dramatically and quickly. Nothing is normal and our lives… More
Update to Spring 2020 Arcadia Programs
The Spring 2020 Arcadia programs in Scotland have been suspended due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Students should look for emails from Arcadia for specific information and general updates can be found on Arcadia's Coronavirus updates blog and FAQs. More
Spring 2019 Scotland Award Photography Winners!
A big congratulations to our Spring 2019 photo competition winners. The Edinburgh Center received lots of fantastic photo entries this semester. Thank you to all the students who entered photos of their wonderful experiences and travels around Scotland… More