Karen Mailley

Round the Studios

History EN ↓ 4 episodes

Welcome to Round the Studios: Scottish history from a new perspective with Dr Karen Mailley. The weekly podcast will explore Scotland's history through a variety of individuals, historical events and artworks but more importantly , it will also act as a living archive capturing the voices and stories of today. But be warned, this is an intersectional podcast where we explore a variety of themes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Karen Mailley

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All The Single Ladies 06.07.2026 48:02

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...

Elaine Woo MacGregor 24.06.2026 47:23

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 Sc...

Round the Studios: Scotland's Architects 17.06.2026 35:24

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 comm...

Round the Studios: Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh 10.06.2026 36:55

Want to discover the real Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh? Let us delve further into the woman who not only married Charles Rennie Mackintosh but who was an artist and designer in her own right. Listen to Dr Karen Mailley chat to Mackintosh expert, and all round excellent human being, Dr Robyne Calvert talk about all things Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh related, from the occult to complicated relati...