Classical Association of Scotland
Encyclopedia
The Classical Association of Scotland is a learned society
founded in 1902. It brings together researchers in classical studies throughout Scotland
and holds regular meetings.
Professor Douglas Cairns of the University of Edinburgh
is its chairman of council. Some older records http://archiveshub.ac.uk/news/06021003.html of the association are held by Glasgow University Archive Services.
Learned society
A learned society is an organization that exists to promote an academic discipline/profession, as well a group of disciplines. Membership may be open to all, may require possession of some qualification, or may be an honor conferred by election, as is the case with the oldest learned societies,...
founded in 1902. It brings together researchers in classical studies throughout Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
and holds regular meetings.
Professor Douglas Cairns of the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
is its chairman of council. Some older records http://archiveshub.ac.uk/news/06021003.html of the association are held by Glasgow University Archive Services.