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
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
This year, Book Week Scotland (18-24 November) is organised around the theme of the fantastic Scottish word ‘blether’. blether/ˈblɛðə/ n. a person who chatters incessantly; idle talk, v. to engage in idle talk, to chatter; C16 from Old Norse blathra… More
This year, Arcadia’s Edinburgh Center expanded the number of our optional walking tours; students can now choose from history, philosophy or literature-themed walks as part of their welcome to Scotland’s capital city. I was delighted to be leading the… More
No doubt many Scottish-Americans were celebrating July 4th last week and the role played by their ancestors in gaining American independence. Scots furthered the cause of the Revolution both as statesmen and soldiers, while Presbyterian teachings and… More