Kate Ash-Irisarri
@kateai.bsky.social
Medievalist. Older Scots researcher at the University of Edinburgh. Memory, Identity, Emotion
Thanks to the wonderful staff in the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Research Collections, today my 2nd-year tutorial groups have been thinking about book history and reading practices from the Middle Ages to the 18thC, including this copy of Sidney’s ‘Astrophel and Stella’ (c.1592)
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Thanks to the wonderful staff in the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Research Collections, today my 2nd-year tutorial groups have been thinking about book history and reading practices from the Middle Ages to the 18thC, including this copy of Sidney’s ‘Astrophel and Stella’ (c.1592)
My Death & Dying class this week was all about ghosts. Naturally, we spent yesterday in @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Centre for Research Collections looking at a manuscript on how to summon a demon
October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My Death & Dying class this week was all about ghosts. Naturally, we spent yesterday in @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Centre for Research Collections looking at a manuscript on how to summon a demon
Stunning sunrise this morning
October 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Stunning sunrise this morning
Tin (ten) years…
September 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Tin (ten) years…
This is the best kind of post to come home to. Beautifully packaged as well. Thanks to Antiquates, Dorset.
September 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is the best kind of post to come home to. Beautifully packaged as well. Thanks to Antiquates, Dorset.
Have had such a treat of a day at the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry exhibition at Château de Chantilly
September 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Have had such a treat of a day at the Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry exhibition at Château de Chantilly
A lovely afternoon sitting in the grounds of Modern One @nationalgalleries.bsky.social with the little apprentice who’s enjoyed the opportunity to paint, draw & sculpt with the materials in the Family Art Basket. What a fabulous idea!
July 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A lovely afternoon sitting in the grounds of Modern One @nationalgalleries.bsky.social with the little apprentice who’s enjoyed the opportunity to paint, draw & sculpt with the materials in the Family Art Basket. What a fabulous idea!
An absolute delight to watch our fabulous Literature (& Joint Hons) students from @uoe-llc.bsky.social graduate today. Bonuses: seeing fellow ‘Hildabeast’ @valmcdermid.bsky.social getting an honorary degree; wonderful conversations with families at the drinks reception; a wee gift from one proud mum
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
An absolute delight to watch our fabulous Literature (& Joint Hons) students from @uoe-llc.bsky.social graduate today. Bonuses: seeing fellow ‘Hildabeast’ @valmcdermid.bsky.social getting an honorary degree; wonderful conversations with families at the drinks reception; a wee gift from one proud mum
My pleasure reading this week - a recommendation from a student
June 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
My pleasure reading this week - a recommendation from a student
I arrived home to these yesterday; several copies of my book, published by @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I arrived home to these yesterday; several copies of my book, published by @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
This morning, @newdramrising.bsky.social, the little apprentice, and I visited the wonderful @selcie.bsky.social ‘Nurture through Nature in Children’s Books’ at the Museum of Edinburgh. If you get chance, do take time to see it (on until 7 Sept). Congratulations, @sarahdunnigan.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
This morning, @newdramrising.bsky.social, the little apprentice, and I visited the wonderful @selcie.bsky.social ‘Nurture through Nature in Children’s Books’ at the Museum of Edinburgh. If you get chance, do take time to see it (on until 7 Sept). Congratulations, @sarahdunnigan.bsky.social
This was a nice start to the week @socantscot.bsky.social
April 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This was a nice start to the week @socantscot.bsky.social
A visit to one of my favourite places today with @newdramrising.bsky.social and the little apprentice. No puffins spotted, but we saw seals, oystercatchers, and porpoises (as well as many seagulls).
April 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A visit to one of my favourite places today with @newdramrising.bsky.social and the little apprentice. No puffins spotted, but we saw seals, oystercatchers, and porpoises (as well as many seagulls).
Happily building up a collection of old Scottish Text Society volumes alongside the newer ones
April 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Happily building up a collection of old Scottish Text Society volumes alongside the newer ones
Easter baking with the little apprentice apparently needed Chaucer as well as more traditional symbols of the season.
April 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Easter baking with the little apprentice apparently needed Chaucer as well as more traditional symbols of the season.
It was warm in the sun yesterday, but how cool is this pin! A lovely birthday/book publishing gift from @elizabethelliott.bsky.social
April 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
It was warm in the sun yesterday, but how cool is this pin! A lovely birthday/book publishing gift from @elizabethelliott.bsky.social
Many, many thanks to @lizzieswarbrick.bsky.social who guided some of my ‘medieval death students’ from @uoe-llc.bsky.social round Rosslyn Chapel this afternoon. The sun shone and we read some Dunbar too! A fantastic way to finish the course!
April 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Many, many thanks to @lizzieswarbrick.bsky.social who guided some of my ‘medieval death students’ from @uoe-llc.bsky.social round Rosslyn Chapel this afternoon. The sun shone and we read some Dunbar too! A fantastic way to finish the course!
And with thanks to @riacheyne.bsky.social for reminding me about including alt text. It could be an April Fool but, apparently, it’s publication day for this wee book. Thanks to all at @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social for bringing it into the world!
April 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
And with thanks to @riacheyne.bsky.social for reminding me about including alt text. It could be an April Fool but, apparently, it’s publication day for this wee book. Thanks to all at @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social for bringing it into the world!
It could be an April Fool but, apparently, it’s publication day for this wee book. Thanks to all at @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social for bringing it into the world!
April 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
It could be an April Fool but, apparently, it’s publication day for this wee book. Thanks to all at @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social for bringing it into the world!
The little apprentice wanted to make me a birthday cake. She got bored. I had to finish it after the licking the bowl stage. This morning she asked if she could eat the cake.
March 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The little apprentice wanted to make me a birthday cake. She got bored. I had to finish it after the licking the bowl stage. This morning she asked if she could eat the cake.
Possibly the fanciest conference name tag I’ve ever had. And a fancy location too! Enjoying a super first day at the Scotland’s Manuscripts Symposium organised by @bryonycoombs.bsky.social and others
December 5, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Possibly the fanciest conference name tag I’ve ever had. And a fancy location too! Enjoying a super first day at the Scotland’s Manuscripts Symposium organised by @bryonycoombs.bsky.social and others
Spent Saturday baking for the little apprentice’s school Christmas fair, then Sunday serving refreshments. I need a weekend to recover.
November 25, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Spent Saturday baking for the little apprentice’s school Christmas fair, then Sunday serving refreshments. I need a weekend to recover.
The Pentlands looking beautiful today
November 23, 2024 at 1:44 PM
The Pentlands looking beautiful today
Delicious cupcake from a student this morning.
November 14, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Delicious cupcake from a student this morning.
It’s a thing that’s nearly out in the world, thanks to @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social
November 12, 2024 at 9:22 AM
It’s a thing that’s nearly out in the world, thanks to @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social