The Ilay Dial and the astronomical interests of Archibald Campbell, Earl of Ilay and 3rd Duke of Argyll, Sky in December

Talk by Rebekah Higgitt and we will also have the Sky in December

National Museums Scotland has recently acquired and put on display a magnificent equinoctial ring dial, made for the Earl of Ilay in the early 18th century. This talk will introduce the dial, its owner and outline his interests in astronomy and importance to what became known as the Scottish Enlightenment.

Dr Rebekah Higgitt is a historian of science and Principal Curator of Science at National Museums Scotland.