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In Conversation with Sara Sheridan and Amina Shah Focusing on growing up in 20th century Scotland, Sara Sheridan (The Fair Botanists and Where are the Women) and Amina Shah (Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland) explore their personal local heroes from the professions to the arts, in…

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Sara Sheridan in a blue blouse reclining on a wicker chair in front of a bookcase. Amina Shah, in a brown suit and grey and green scarf, is standing in a library stack
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2pm - 3pm
26th July 2025
Free, but pre-booking is essential

In Conversation with Sara Sheridan and Amina Shah

Focusing on growing up in 20th century Scotland, Sara Sheridan (The Fair Botanists and Where are the Women) and Amina Shah (Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland) explore their personal local heroes from the professions to the arts, in this conversation which will cover various aspects of Edinburgh’s women’s history, and how women’s lives inspire each other.

Speakers

Sara Sheridan

Sara Sheridan is a Scottish activist and writer who works in a variety of genres, though predominantly in historical fiction. She is the creator of the Mirabelle Bevan mysteries. Sara is particularly interested in women’s history and has written over 20 books.

Amina Shah

Amina Shah is the National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland. Amina has a strong interest in the role libraries, culture and storytelling have in empowering and connecting individuals and communities.

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Museums and Galleries Edinburgh, The City of Edinburgh Council

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Museums & Galleries Edinburgh is a collection of 13 venues and over 200 monuments across Edinburgh. Our vision is to inspire, enthuse and provoke through a shared passion for Edinburgh, Art and History.

We welcome visitors to our nine major visitor attractions: the City Art Centre; Lauriston Castle; Museum of Childhood; Museum of Edinburgh; Nelson Monument; People’s Story; Queensferry Museum; Scott Monument and Writers’ Museum.

We house rich and varied collections relating to the historical and cultural life of Scotland’s Capital. Our venues also boast an exciting and vibrant programme of events and exhibitions, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

The National Library of Scotland

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The National Library of Scotland is a reference library with world-class collections. It is also Scotland’s largest library and one of the major research libraries in Europe.

Our collections range from rare historical documents to online journals, covering every subject. We specialise in Scotland’s knowledge, history and culture.

The National Library of Scotland will be celebrating its own anniversary in 2025 with special programming in Edinburgh and further afield to mark its Centenary year.

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