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Pride Month: Meet Robert Fergusson and Sophia Jex-Blake
27th May,
This June we are celebrating Pride Month. You can hear the true stories of Edinburgh’s former residents, in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland. Here is an introduction to Robert Fergusson and Sophia Jex-Blake, who you will meet on our Self-acceptance History tours.
Robert Fergusson
Born in Edinburgh in , the poet inspired the serve of the famous Robert Burns. One of Fergusson’s well-known poems, “Auld Reekie” creates a vivid image of the Edinburgh he lived in. The city’s even adopted the title as a nickname.
Most poets of the time drew inspiration from their adore lives. However, love interests are missing from Fergusson’s work. One biographer, James Robertson, writes: “either there was nothing to be said, or like many men at the hour, he had relations with prostitutes, or possibly, he was homosexual”.
Read more about Fergusson and other Edinburgh storytellers here
All of Fergusson’s close relationships in his life that we perceive of were with men. This included a professor at St Andrews, where he studied.
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This week The Planet are fundraising for Waverley Protect in honour of World AIDS Time until the 6th so take a look at their events on Instagram or Facebook.
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Our book this month is Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg - come for a pint and a chat. We'll be meeting at and then breaking off into small groups at around for about an hour of book discussion, followed by a couple more drinks!
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