Giffnock Library welcomes renowned historian for author event
Giffnock Library will host an exclusive event with author and renowned historian Stuart Nisbet, based on his personal journey to uncover the truth about Scotland and slavery.
Article Source: East Renfrewshire Culture & Leisure
Last Updated: 16 February 2023 11:49
Dr Stuart Nisbet, who is well known for his local history publications, will explore Scotland's involvement in slavery with an illustrated talk through his research journey at the library on 23 February. The event marks the publication of Stuart's first novel The Book of Here and There, which tells the story of the hunt for a Scottish slave owner, through a detective trail, but also through the voice of his enslaved scribe, Cato.
Retired structural engineer Stuart is a freelance tutor for East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, leading heritage walks and classes throughout the local area. For more than 20 years, he has been one of the leading researchers on Scotland and slavery. In 2015, Stuart had a chapter on the first book on Scotland and slavery: Tom Devine’s Recovering Scotland’s Slavery Past.
Stuart said: “I'm pleased to mark the launch of my first novel, The Book of Here and There, at Giffnock Library and to welcome locals along to the event. I've worked with many keen historians in the area through my role leading East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure's heritage walks and classes and look forward to sharing my personal research journey with them on the evening.”
Stuart is also set to deliver a brand new series of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure heritage walks and classes this spring.
The spotlight will shine on Busby in March, with three specialist heritage sessions: Eight Mills, Four Parishes and a Railway on 16 March (sold out) and heritage walks Reeling and Spinning on 23 March, followed by Stamping and Printing on 30 March.
The next sessions will explore the area of Giffnock, with heritage class What Lies Beneath on 25 April and heritage walks around the area focusing on Fire and Brimstone on 2 May and Mines and Mysteries on 9 May. To book, visit: www.ercultureandleisure.org/whats-on/
The author event takes place from 6.30-8pm on 23 February at Giffnock Library and is free to attend, but bookings must be made in advance. To reserve a place, contact Giffnock Library on 0141 577 4976. Find out more: www.ercultureandleisure.org
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