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Tape Letters Scotland


  • Museum of Edinburgh 142-146 Canongate Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8DD United Kingdom (map)

A series of new audio-visual exhibitions in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, shining a light on the audio cassette as a mode of long-distance communication by the Pakistani diaspora in Scotland,1960–1980. Drawing directly from first-hand interviews and the informal, intimate conversations recorded on cassettes, the exhibitions showcase the experiences of Scottish-Pakistani communities, exploring the topics of migration, identity, communication and language.

Free exhibition, no booking required

Until 23 February 2025

Image Credit: Miriam Ali

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