Valentine's Day in 1840s Scotland

Published on January 30, 2026

Rosemary Golding explores Valentine’s Day traditions at the Crichton Royal Institution in the nineteenth century and how these resemble the modern-day celebrations. Rosemary Golding.
First published on Fri, 30 Jan 2026 as Valentine's Day in 1840s Scotland. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons BY-NC 4.0 2026

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