February marks LGBTQ+ History month in the UK.
This month is about celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and achievements, while remembering the struggles and activism that has paved way for progress over the years.
Explore events, collections and local community initiatives to deepen your understanding while recognising the social responsibility of engaging with LGBTQ+ histories.
Events
- 27 February 2026, 10am - 4.15pm, Sir Duncan Rice Library
- Hosted by: University of Aberdeen Anthropology Society, Creative Writing Society, English Literature Society and History Society
- Free - sign up required
Hidden Love: LGBTQ+ relationships in the archives
- 27 February 2026, 2pm - ONLINE
- Hosted by: The National Archives
- Free/Donations welcome
There’s No Such Thing As Kelpies: A Chat with Elisabeth Flett
- 14 March 2026, 10:30am - In-person (Dundee)
- Hosted by: Dundee Libraries
- Free
Collections/Archives
University of Aberdeen Online LGBTQ+ History collection
Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive, Edinburgh
Glasgow Women’s Library Online LGBTQ Collections
Resources
- Read Nick Edward's, Director of People, Academic Services and Online Education (interim) personal reflection of what LGBTQ+ History Month means to him and his own journey with accepting who he is: Read Nick's blog
- Explore resources available on Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences.
Community
Queer Research
Are you part of the LGBTQ+ community and doing research at the University of Aberdeen? We would love to hear from you! If this sounds interesting, please email Ria Amirapu at a.amirapu.25@abdn.ac.uk
