Regular readers of this blog will be familiar with Deirdre Grieve (née Chapman), a long-time supporter of this project and a direct descendant of William Macintosh’s sister, Mary.

At the end of September, the Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh will be hosting a launch event for Dierdre’s new novel, Badlands, which will be published by Vagabond Voices in October. Tickets are free and can be booked online here.

The recording of my inaugural lecture, “The archive in the armoire: rediscovering the global lives of William Macintosh,” was recently posted online. Although the recording doesn’t include my personal highlight—which was the very generous vote of thanks offered by my colleague, Felix Driver—it is otherwise a good substitute for those who were unable to attend in person.