Note that there may be a small charge for some of these events, and some may be for members only. We will be publishing lists of upcoming talks and events regularly - if you are organising a talk or event relating to Scottish genealogy or history, please let us know and we will be happy to add your events to our list.
Monday, March 6 2017, 7.30 pm
Edinburgh’s Water Supply
Douglas Lowe
Venue: Gibson Craig Memorial Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie
Currie & District Local History Society
Monday, March 6 2017, 7.30 pm
What’s in a Name From Dumbuck to Chile
Dave Harvey
Venue: Morison Memorial Church, Dumbarton Road, Clydebank
Clydebank Local History Society
Monday, March 6 2017, 7.30 pm
Clarks and Coats - Threadmakers of Paisley
Valerie Reilly
Venue: John Knox Church Hall, High Street, Stewarton
Stewarton and District Historical Society
From small beginnings in the mid-18th century these companies became the largest manufacturers of sewing thread in the world. Mrs Reilly was the former Keeper of Textiles at Paisley Museum. Members £1 Non-members £2.
Monday, March 6 2017, 7.30 pm
The Final Years of British Rule in Africa
Callum Christie
Venue: St Andrews Church, Park Road, Milngavie
Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society
Mr. Callum Christie was one of the last generation of British district officers and one of a few still able to recount this closing period of British Imperial history through his contemporary letters. £4 for non-members
Monday, March 6 2017, 8 pm
Disruption in a Penicuik Church, 1843 and all that
James Waugh
Venue: Dreghorn Loan Hall, Colinton, EH13 0DE
Colinton Local History Society
A retired teacher, James Waugh has turned his attention to his own local history, with interesting results. He returns to us with an account of the Disruption in Penicuik which will make an interesting comparison with our own church history in Colinton.
Tuesday, March 7 2017, 10 am - 12 pm, 2 pm - 4 pm
Getting Started on Your House History
Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries
Fife Cultural Trust
Every building has a story and we’ve probably got a bit of it! If you want to research the history of where you live, join us for this workshop looking at some of the resources Fife Cultural Trust has to offer, to get you started with your house history. Celebrate Local History Week 2017 and begin a new and fascinating hobby. This is a free workshop but places are limited so book early. Just phone Kirkcaldy Galleries and book a place. There’s lots more happening for Local History Week so check the web-site for details.
Tuesday, March 7 2017, 2 pm
Petticoats and Plants - the untold story of Scotland’s gardening women
Deborah Reid
Venue: Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd
Tuesday, March 7 2017, 6 pm
Rethinking the archaeology of early medieval Iona
Ewan Campbell and Adrian Maldonado
Venue: Teviot Lecture Theatre in the Archaeology Department, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Edinburgh
Tuesday, March 7 2017, 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm
Film evening
Venue: Morningside Parish Church Hall
Morningside Heritage Association
Tuesday, March 7 2017, 7.30 pm
The Life of Keir Hardie
Stanley Sarsfield
Venue: Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6BB
The man who broke the mould of British politics
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Discovering Kirkcaldy's Architectural History
Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries
This talk by Kirkcaldy Civic Society will take you on a journey through Kirkcaldy’s architectural history. You can find examples of practically every style and era of architecture in Kirkcaldy today. Rising from its medieval roots, the Burgh boasts 17th century survivors, 18th century mansions and the glories of Kirkcaldy’s 19th century industrial hey-day. Sometimes you only need to look a bit harder at streets that you walk down every day to see the architectural history. Celebrate Local History Week 2017 with us and you’ll never look at your town the same way again.
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
The Circular Tram Route
Geoff Bailey
Venue: Kincardine Community Centre - Hepburn Room
Kincardine-on-Forth Local History Group
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 4 pm - 5 pm
The Galloway (2014) Viking Hoard: some preliminary observations
James Graham Campbell (University College London)
Venue: Gregory Building (109), University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Further information from Dr Colleen Batey colleen.batey@glasgow.ac.uk
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 6.30 pm
Women and the Whaling Trade
Matt Ylitalo (University of St Andrews)
Venue: D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum, Carnelley Building, University of Dundee
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm
The History of a House in Townend Kirkcudbright
Vivien Dania
Venue: Parish Church Hall, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DN
£3 for non-members. Preceded by AGM
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm
Convicts and transportation
Ken Nisbet
Venue: Smith Museum and Art Gallery, Dumbarton Road, Stirling
Central Scotland Family History Society
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm
1314 The Birth of the Borders Reivers
Alasdair Hutton
Venue: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm
Transportation of Women to Australia
Jean Scollay
Venue: Concord Community Centre (next to the Denny Theatre), Dumbarton, G82 1LJ
In the 18th and 19th centuries convicted criminals were transported to the colonies to serve their prison sentences. It had the advantages of removing the criminal from society and being quite cheap - the state only had to pay the cost of the journey.
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm
John Knox – the Man behind the Myth
Marie Macpherson
Venue: Coastal Communities Museum, School Road, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39 4JU
Organised by the Friends of the Coastal Communities Museum the current annual charge for membership is £10 for an individual or £18 per couple, which includes these Talks. Visitors are more than welcome to attend for a nominal entrance charge of £2 per person.
if you would like to find out more about the Talks or proceed to become a Friend of the museum, please contact, Ian Goodall, our Trustee who looks after the Friends administration: Tel: 01620 894313, e-mail: ig@goodall.net
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm
Moidart MacIsaacs
Donald MacIsaac
Venue: Public Library, Airds Crossing, Fort William
Lochaber and North Argyll Family History Group
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm
Our Fieldwalking Project
Venue: Stenness Hall, Orkney
Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.45 pm
The Confederate Navy
Jim Sieyes
Venue: RAF Club, Ardgowan Square, Greenock
Thursday, March 9 2017, 10 am - 12 pm
Starting Your House History - drop in
Venue: Cupar Library
Fife Cultural Trust
Curious about the story of your house - who built it, who lived in it? Celebrate Local History Week 2017 by dropping into Cupar Library and find out how we can get you started on finding out more about the history of your house. There’s lots more happening for Local History Week so check the web-site for details.
Thursday, March 9 2017, 7.30 pm
East Lothian on Film
Walid Salhab and Dr Richard Butt
Venue: St Peter's Church Hall, High Street, Musselburgh
Musselburgh Conservation Society
Thursday, March 9 2017, 7.30 pm
Kite Photography as applied to archaeology
John Wells, The Archaeological Kite Aerial Photography Group
Venue: The Shawl Gallery, Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley
Renfrewshire Local History Forum
Renfrewshire Local History Forum Lectures are open to non-members with no admission charge but a small donation would be appreciated.
Thursday, March 9 2017, 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Heritage Along the Clyde
Dr Irene O'Brien
Venue: Johnnie Walker Bond, Strand Street Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire Family History Society
Combined Meeting with Ayrshire History Societies
Saturday, March 11 2017
Inspired by the Falls – Representation Ramble at New Lanark
Venue: New Lanark
Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership
Take a look at the art and literature inspired by the Falls of Clyde and New Lanark, and learn about the artists such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and J. M. W. Turner who created it.
Each takes around two hours and is FREE although booking is essential at www.cavlp.eventbrite.co.uk. - See more at: http://www.clydeandavonvalley.org/news-hub/item/frame-the-landscape-with-cavlp-heritage#sthash.cjqI0gic.dpuf
Saturday, March 11 2017, 2 pm - 3.30 pm
Building Cupar: discover your inner architect
Venue: Cupar Library
Fife Cultural Trust
To celebrate Local History Week 2017 join us for this children’s event at Cupar Library. Recreate your favourite building or let your imagination run wild. And you can see how well you know Cupar with our architecture quiz! This is free but bookable so give the Library a ring. There’s lots more happening for Local History Week in Fife so check the web-site for details.
Sunday, March 12 2017, 2 pm - 4 pm
Walking Kirkcaldy's Architectural History
Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries
To celebrate Local History Week 2017, explore some of the architectural highlights of Kirkcaldy’s High Street from its medieval beginnings to the French inspired neo-Baroque to striking modernism. Meet at Kirkcaldy Galleries and finish with tea and biscuits at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk. You’ll never look at your High Street in the same way again. Led by Kirkcaldy Civic Society, the walk is suitable for all the family. There’s lots more happening for Local History Week so check the web-site for details.
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