Seannachies

McHattie, Lynn-Sayers and Maxwell, Deborah and Fremantle, Chris and Seaman, Pete and Wallace, Jayne and Williams, Michael (2016) Seannachies. Scottish Universities Insight Institute, Glasgow.

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Abstract

Traditionally Celtic, Irish and Scottish Highland bards; Seannachies fulfilled an important role as knowledge holders of clans, recounting genealogical histories and upholding birth rights as well as recalling historical deeds of note. Seannachies is a network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers whose aim is to give voice to communities of elders through creative approaches and storytelling to develop a richer understanding of loneliness, and in doing so consider innovative ways to create and sustain social cohesion. We wish to reposition the perceptions around elder communities by demonstrating the richness of their narratives, life experiences and wisdom to inform policy change in action