The Dorothy Dunnett Society is a charity set up by Dorothy Dunnett in 2001. It was originally called the Dorothy Dunnett Readers' Association. It is a Charity regulated under Scottish law and has the following aims:
- To seek to advance the education of the public concerning the history, politics, culture and religion of the 11th, 15th and 16th centuries by promoting the study of and research into such subjects generally and into such subjects particularly as they relate to the works of Dorothy Dunnett and to disseminate to the public the results of such research.
- To seek to foster the appreciation and recognition of the literary works of Dorothy Dunnett.
- To seek to ensure that the manuscripts, letters, reference materials and research papers of Dorothy Dunnett are preserved and are accessible.
Read more about Dorothy Dunnett Society: Activities, Dorothy Dunnett Memorial Stone, Membership, The Dorothy Dunnett Edinburgh Weekend, Regulation
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