Agnes Xavier Trail (1843 – 1907): A Nun’s Artistic Legacy Agnes Xavier Trail, born in Edinburgh in 1843, stands as a remarkable figure in Scottish art history—a testament to the intersection of faith and creativity within Victorian society. Her life was profoundly shaped by her vocation as an Ursuline nun at St Mary's Convent, Edinburgh, where she embarked on a lifelong pursuit of artistic expression alongside spiritual devotion. This unique combination resulted in a distinctive oeuvre characterized by exquisitely detailed miniatures depicting biblical scenes and portraits of prominent figur…