60 acast.com Round the Studios https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/round-the-studios-scottish-history-from-a-new-perspective en Karen Mailley Scottish History ,History ,Scotland ,Art ,Heritage ,Stories ,Feminism Karen Mailley Scottish history from a different perspective

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]]> false Karen Mailley karenmailley@gmail.com 6a287aa26642088a10d7dd19 round-the-studios-scottish-history-from-a-new-perspective episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1781037345146-90f5655d-d601-4c33-9c33-834b28d0c997.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/round-the-studios-scottish-history-from-a-new-perspective Round the Studios <![CDATA[Edith Burnet Hughes, Women Can't Climb Ladders]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:52:07 GMT 44:58 6a497aa7ecd1239143c12025 false https://shows.acast.com/round-the-studios-scottish-history-from-a-new-perspective/episodes/6a497aa7ecd1239143c12025 6a497aa7ecd1239143c12025 6a287aa26642088a10d7dd19 full 1 5 Join Dr Karen Mailley and Dr Rachael Purse as they discuss Edith Burnet Hughes (1888-1971) - Scotland's first practicing female architect.


Dr Rachael Purse is a heritage professional, independent researcher, and historian. Rachael has an MSc in Museum Studies: Dress & Textile Histories from the University of Glasgow and was the recipient of the ‘Bringing Back the Mack’ Historic Environment Scotland and Glasgow School of Art funded PhD Scholarship 2016-2020. Her thesis research is featured in The Mack: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow School of Art by Dr Robyne Calvert, published by Yale University Press in 2024. Her varied research interests include women’s history and the historic built environment, and as one half of History Girls Scotland, Rachael has been a presenter on STV’s The People’s History Show and on BBC Radio Scotland. You can find out more about her work here: www.rachaelpurse.com 

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]]> Join Dr Karen Mailley and Dr Rachael Purse as they discuss Edith Burnet Hughes (1888-1971) - Scotland's first practicing female architect.


Dr Rachael Purse is a heritage professional, independent researcher, and historian. Rachael has an MSc in Museum Studies: Dress & Textile Histories from the University of Glasgow and was the recipient of the ‘Bringing Back the Mack’ Historic Environment Scotland and Glasgow School of Art funded PhD Scholarship 2016-2020. Her thesis research is featured in The Mack: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow School of Art by Dr Robyne Calvert, published by Yale University Press in 2024. Her varied research interests include women’s history and the historic built environment, and as one half of History Girls Scotland, Rachael has been a presenter on STV’s The People’s History Show and on BBC Radio Scotland. You can find out more about her work here: www.rachaelpurse.com 

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]]> All The Single Ladies All The Single Ladies Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:04:18 GMT 48:02 6a4b8bb25b22488bcdb7dcd6 false https://shows.acast.com/round-the-studios-scottish-history-from-a-new-perspective/episodes/6a4b8bb25b22488bcdb7dcd6 6a4b8bb25b22488bcdb7dcd6 6a287aa26642088a10d7dd19 full 1 4 Join Karen as she talks to historian and local Edinburgh tour guide, Ruth Boreham about the independent women of Edinburgh.


We explore the Stevenson sisters, Jane, Flora, Louisa and Eliza, who played a role in shaping Edinburgh's education for girls. The 1872 Education (Scotland) Act made it possible for women to serve on School Boards and Flora, the baby sister, was one of the first two women to be elected, and continued in this role for her whole life, eventually becoming Chairman of the Board in 1899.


We also talk about the Burton family by focusing on three women who made a great impact and held space for women at the time including Mary Elizabeth Burton, who became the head gardener of Mavisbank House.

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]]> Join Karen as she talks to historian and local Edinburgh tour guide, Ruth Boreham about the independent women of Edinburgh.


We explore the Stevenson sisters, Jane, Flora, Louisa and Eliza, who played a role in shaping Edinburgh's education for girls. The 1872 Education (Scotland) Act made it possible for women to serve on School Boards and Flora, the baby sister, was one of the first two women to be elected, and continued in this role for her whole life, eventually becoming Chairman of the Board in 1899.


We also talk about the Burton family by focusing on three women who made a great impact and held space for women at the time including Mary Elizabeth Burton, who became the head gardener of Mavisbank House.

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]]> Elaine Woo MacGregor Elaine Woo MacGregor Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:09:43 GMT 47:23 6a3bd59697b52d993635d262 false https://shows.acast.com/round-the-studios-scottish-history-from-a-new-perspective/episodes/6a3bd59697b52d993635d262 6a3bd59697b52d993635d262 6a287aa26642088a10d7dd19 Powerful women, suffragettes and green ladies! full 1 3 Join historian Dr Karen Mailley as she chats to artist Elaine Woo MacGregor. We talk about Elaine's art training and career and and her colourful and powerful work which often represents strong women in the public eye. Weirdly, we also talk about arsenic, green ladies and ghosties all which are relevant, I assure you!


Elaine Woo MacGregor is a Scottish-born Chinese artist trained in the Glasgow School

of Art. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree with honours, acquired a studio and began working as a full-time artist. She has exhibited in galleries in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Cambridge and abroad.




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]]> Join historian Dr Karen Mailley as she chats to artist Elaine Woo MacGregor. We talk about Elaine's art training and career and and her colourful and powerful work which often represents strong women in the public eye. Weirdly, we also talk about arsenic, green ladies and ghosties all which are relevant, I assure you!


Elaine Woo MacGregor is a Scottish-born Chinese artist trained in the Glasgow School

of Art. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree with honours, acquired a studio and began working as a full-time artist. She has exhibited in galleries in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Cambridge and abroad.




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]]> <![CDATA[ Scotland's Architects ]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT 35:24 6a2c1a9be6540bec0fac9d34 false https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZcq-Qys9-7/?igsh=MTRmZDVrODFzY3JvYg== 6a2c1a9be6540bec0fac9d34 6a287aa26642088a10d7dd19 with Dr Karen Mailley and Niall Murphy full 1 2 In this episode Karen and Niall Murphy discuss Scotland's architects and architecture focusing on Kathryn Findlay and Zara Hadid. They talk about the blue plaque scheme, how architects should be commemorated, and smashing the patriarchy. Also, there is mention of a 'soft and hairy' house. Intrigued?


Niall is an architect with 25 years of experience, specialising in heritage, conservation, and community issues in Glasgow. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Glasgow Built Heritage Commission, is a Trustee of the Built Environment Forum Scotland, has been the Chair of the Govanhill Baths Building Preservation Trust and served on the Glasgow Urban Design Panel for a decade. He has received several awards, including the Glasgow Doors Open Day Outstanding Talk Award (2025), and frequently lectures on architecture and urban design.



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]]> In this episode Karen and Niall Murphy discuss Scotland's architects and architecture focusing on Kathryn Findlay and Zara Hadid. They talk about the blue plaque scheme, how architects should be commemorated, and smashing the patriarchy. Also, there is mention of a 'soft and hairy' house. Intrigued?


Niall is an architect with 25 years of experience, specialising in heritage, conservation, and community issues in Glasgow. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Glasgow Built Heritage Commission, is a Trustee of the Built Environment Forum Scotland, has been the Chair of the Govanhill Baths Building Preservation Trust and served on the Glasgow Urban Design Panel for a decade. He has received several awards, including the Glasgow Doors Open Day Outstanding Talk Award (2025), and frequently lectures on architecture and urban design.



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]]> Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:00:00 GMT 36:55 6a287c4a401089d02de0c5e9 false https://shows.acast.com/round-the-studios-scottish-history-from-a-new-perspective/episodes/6a287c4a401089d02de0c5e9 6a287c4a401089d02de0c5e9 6a287aa26642088a10d7dd19 with Dr Karen Mailley and Dr Robyne Calvert full 1 1

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