History talks and events 11 - 31 December 2017

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 11 - 31 December 2017

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.

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Tuesday, December 12 2017, 7.30 pm

Social night - Bell ringers

Venue: Volunteer House (Vonef Centre) in 69 Crossgate Cupar KY15 5AS

Fife Family History Society

Tea/coffee and biscuits included. Members entry free - Non members very welcome entry £2 for refreshments. Phone Dave Reid on 01333 350557 for any queries re talks.

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Tuesday, December 12 2017, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Tales of the Tenement House

Catherine Provan (NTS)

Venue: Masonic Halls, Collier Street, Johnstone

Johnstone Historical Society

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Wednesday, December 13 2017, 10 am - 11 am

Standing Stones of Stenness Walk

Venue: Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge

Historic Environment Scotland

Join the Orkney Ranger Service for a free guided tour of our oldest stone circle, and explore the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse.

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Wednesday, December 13 2017, 6.30 pm, refreshments available from 6 pm

150 Years of The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum

McManus Curatorial Staff

Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee

Abertay Historical Society

Free but donations requested from non-members.

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Wednesday, December 13 2017, 7 pm

Members' evening and social

Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

The Old Edinburgh Club

Short presentations followed by a chance to chat over a glass or two of wine

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Wednesday, December 13 2017, 7.30 pm

Pollok House

Dr Joe Murray

Venue: Best Western Eglinton Arms Hotel, Eaglesham

Eaglesham History Society

Members free, non-members £3 at the door

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Wednesday, December 13 2017, 7.30 pm

Saving and Sharing Project

Morag Cockburn, Live Borders

Venue: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

Old Gala Club

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Wednesday, December 13 2017, 7.45 pm

Xmas Party Music and Food

Venue: RAF Club, Ardgowan Square, Greenock

Inverclyde Historical Society

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Thursday, December 14 2017, 7 pm - 9 pm

Christmas Party Evening

Venue: Johnnie Walker Bond, Strand Street Kilmarnock

East Ayrshire Family History Society

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Thursday, December 14 2017, 7.30 pm

Rubislaw Quarry

Hugh Black

Venue: MacRobert Hall, The Square, Tarland

Cromar History Group

Aberdeen has for a long time been known as the “Silver City” and was famous for its granite industry. Many of the buildings which characterise Aberdeen were built with stone from this famous quarry. Hugh Black, owner of the quarry, will talk about this unique and iconic legacy of the granite city.

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Wednesday, December 20 2017, 10 am - 11 am

Standing Stones of Stenness Walk

Venue: Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge

Historic Environment Scotland

Join the Orkney Ranger Service for a free guided tour of our oldest stone circle, and explore the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse.

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Saturday, December 30 2017, 10:30am-12:00pm

Alford Genealogy Group

Venue: Alford Community Campus Library, Alford Academy, Greystone Road, Alford, AB33 8TY

Aberdeenshire Libraries

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