Category: Archaeology

Annual Membership £6 per year. Non member £2 per event. For enquiries about the meetings or the Antiquarian Society please contact Jamie McIntyre jmcintyre@borderscollege.ac.uk

Wednesday, January 18 2017, 7.30 pm

Photographing Falkirk's Historic Industries

Tom Astbury

Venue: Falkirk Trinity Church

Troon & Ayrshire Family History Society

Thursday, January 19 2017

Ayrshire Place Names

Ian McVey

Venue: Portland Church hall

Thursday, January 19 2017, 2.30 pm

Noblewomen of Atholl, Work, Welfare and War

Dr Nicola Cowmeadow

Venue: Moulin Hall, Moulin

North Perthshire Family History Group

Visitors £3.00

Thursday, January 19 2017, 6.30 pm

Cumnock men & women who served in WW1.

Venue: Baird Institute, 3 Lugar Street, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18 1AD

Cumnock History Group

Thursday, January 19 2017, 7.30 pm

Working for a living: terms and conditions from Palmerston to Lloyd George

Andrew Ramage

Venue: Haddington Town House

Haddington's History Society

Thursday, January 19 2017, 7.30 pm

The History of Sanitation

Hugh Walker

Venue: Abbey Church Hall, Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline

Dunfermline Historical Society

Visitors are charged a fee of £2.00 per meeting and are made very welcome.

Thursday, January 19 2017, 7.30 pm

The History of Bagpipe Music

Dr Jack Taylor

Venue: MacRobert Hall, The Square, Tarland

Cromar History Group

Dr Jack Talyor will give a talk, with musical interludes, on the history of bagpipe music and his recent project to transcribe some very old pipe tunes to written music before they were lost.

Thursday, January 19 2017, 7.30 pm

Fashioning a better Future, Paisley’s Changing High Street 1824 – 1869

David Roberts

Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley

Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society

Thursday, January 19 2017, 7.30 pm

Railways Around the Kirkcaldy Area

Sandy Thomson

Venue: Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd

Kirkcaldy Civic Society

Saturday, January 21 2017, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Oral testimony of emigrants

Marjory Harper

Venue: Dumbarton Room, Royal Scots Club, 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE

Saturday, January 21 2017, 2.30pm-4.30pm

Beginners' meeting

Venue: Unitarian Church Centre

Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society

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History talks and events 26 Sep - 2 Oct 2016

20/9/2016

West Stormont Historical Society

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 26 September - 2 October 2016

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, September 26 2016, 7.30 pm

Kinclaven and its People

Fergus Smith and Penny Lewis

Venue: Kinclaven Church

Fergus and Penny will describe some of the findings of their one-place study on Kinclaven and its people, including their attempt to construct a "family forest" of the people of Kinclaven. There will be an opportunity after the talk to ask about your Kinclaven ancestry or the history of your house.

Monday, September 26 2016, 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00pm

The Treasure Trail

Venue: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld.

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

This is a 1 mile family treasure hunt. Follow the secret trail, answer the questions and then get directed to the next clue. Will your search lead you to gold or silver? You will need your brains, your eyes and your legs. Venue: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld. Special requirements: Booking is not required. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425

Monday, September 26 2016, 10:00am-1:00pm

A ramble in the footsteps of Romans and Navvies

Venue: Meet at Auchinstarry Quarry Car Park near Kilsyth

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

This is a 5 mile walk around the Kelvin Valley. This walk will look at the heritage, geography and wildlife of the Kilsyth area. The Antonine Wall, Forth and Clyde Canal and John Muir Way all pass close by, in fact people have been coming and going through this valley for thousands of years and they’ve left their mark. But the area is still home to plenty of wildlife and offers some great scenery. Venue: Meet at Auchinstarry Quarry Car Park near Kilsyth. Special requirements: Booking is essential. The route is mostly off road with some unsurfaced paths so good outdoor footwear is recommended. A snack and drink are also recommended. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425

Monday, September 26 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Jacobite Secrets

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

It wasn't just men who supported the Jacobite uprisings. Come along and meet a secret Jacobite lady and hear her tales of the 1715 and 1745 Risings, and the arrival of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Edinburgh. The Jacobite cause divided families, including hers. Come along and hear her story. Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=de84d65c-4d09-4c15-a4d9-a5fe00a929c1

Monday, September 26 2016, 12:00-4.30pm

Biggar Gasworks Steam Days

Venue: Biggar Gaswork Museum

For upwards of 130 years – from 1839 to 1973 – Biggar Gasworks made coal-gas for the town and surrounding district. It was one of the first small-town gasworks to open in Scotland, and among the last to close. It is the only preserved gasworks left in Scotland. Not long afterwards, it passed into State care, to be preserved as a lasting reminder of an industry that provided so much benefit to all the country’s citizens. During the 'Steam Days' the boiler will be operating and driving various items of steam driven machines associated with gas production and distribution. Ticket price Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=9d089e53-9386-4959-a5bc-a602009d2e3b

Monday, September 26 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

Come and see Conservation in Action as we clean three 18th century paintings throughout August and September. Take a peek behind-the-scenes to see how paintings are cleaned at the historic tower. We'll conserve three paintings by Alloa-born 18th Century painter David Allan.
David Allan (13 February 1744 – 6 August 1796) was a Scottish painter and illustrator, best known for historical subjects and genre. Ticket price Ticket price is included in admission cost Booking: For further information please call 01259 211701 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Alloa-Tower/Conservation-in-Action/

Monday, September 26 2016, 12:30-3:30pm

The Seven Lochs Trail

Venue: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Drumpellier Country Park, Townhead Road, Coatbridge

This is a one-way 5½ mile walk with a free mini bus taking us to the start. The Seven Lochs Wetland Park is a green network bringing together eight square miles of lochs, parks and woodlands to the north of Glasgow and Coatbridge. Our walk will start at Frankfield Loch and return via Bishop Loch to finish at the Lochend Loch Visitor Centre in Drumpellier Country Park. Venue: Meet at the Visitor Centre, Drumpellier Country Park, Townhead Road, Coatbridge. Special requirements: Booking is essential as places on the mini-bus are limited. Some of the route is uneven so good outdoor footwear is recommended. A snack and drink are also recommended. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425

Monday, September 26 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm

Get started with your family history

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Come with an idea of what you want to discover and bring your earliest family birth, marriage, death certificate or more certificates, if possible.

Monday, September 26 2016, 7.30 pm

Struthers Castle and Estate

Robert I G Scott

Venue: Age Concern Building, Provost Wynd, Cupar

Cupar Heritage

Tuesday, September 27 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Build your family tree. Knock down a 'brick wall'. Explore your family history primarily in the Border counties (Berwickshire, Peeblesshire, Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire) of Scotland, though we'll still try to help you if your roots are elsewhere.

Tuesday, September 27 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

West Kilbride Civic Society

A fascinating exhibition about life in the Scottish Borders during World War I and afterwards. The exhibition is a joint venture between BFHS and Saving and Sharing Scottish Borders Stories of WWI Project Ticket price Free Website: http://www.bordersfhs.org.uk/

Tuesday, September 27 2016, 6:00-7:00pm

Collecting Glasgow

Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

Glasgow Life

In this talk about The Mitchell's Glasgow Collection, Librarian Susan Taylor shares some of its highlights and discusses both its history and possible future developments. Ticket price Free Website: http://events.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/collecting-glasgow

Tuesday, September 27 2016, 7.30 pm

AGM

Venue: West Kilbride Community Centre, Corse Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AX

Wednesday, September 28 2016, 10:00am

Standing Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse Village Walk

Venue: Standing Stones of Stenness

Join the Ranger Service for a guided tour of our oldest stone circle and explore the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse. Ticket price Free Booking: No booking required. For more information call 01856 841 732 or email orkneyrangers@hes.scot Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events

Wednesday, September 28 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Bolts and Bodkins

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Join castle archer Rusty Bodkins for an explanation of how the Scots used the medieval longbow and crossbow. Learn about different types of arrowheads and how arrow wounds were treated. Get dressed for battle and join the garrison! Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=f4e0b6b1-2455-4cda-b4fe-a4ed00db88d3

Wednesday, September 28 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Scotland’s National Hero

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Who was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero – who he was, where he came from, and how he fought to free the people of Scotland from oppression. Ticket price Admission Prices: Adults: £9.99, Children £6.25 Website: http://www.nationalwallacemonument.com/ht_event/scotlands-national-hero/

Wednesday, September 28 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm

Smugglers, Spies and Stolen Plum Pies: or, The Darker Side of Alloa's Trade in the 18th Century

Venue: Alloa

Gullane and Dirleton History Society

This evening will see a performance of a brand new, bespoke play about the smuggling and trading shenanigans around Alloa in the 18th century. Meet Walter Grosset, the unpopular Customs Collector; the Earl of Mar (or 'Bobbing John'); and a 'flash-mob' of Jacobites. This play is based on original historical research by IFLI volunteer, Ian Middleton, and will be written and performed by The Walking Theatre Company, ably assisted by pupils from Alloa Academy.
Booking essential

Wednesday, September 28 2016, 7 pm for 7.30 pm

The Admiralty Research Station at Hawkcraig Point, Aberdour in WWI

Diana Maxwell

Venue: Museum of Communication, 131 High Street, Burntisland KY3 9AA

Museum of Communication

Joint Lecture with Lothians Radio Society. £4 members, £5 non-members

Wednesday, September 28 2016, 7.30 pm

Bringing Coal to Auld Reekie: The Innocent Railway

James Waugh

Venue: Gullane Village Hall

James Waugh explores the history of this naïve sounding railway line

Wednesday, September 28 2016, 7.30 pm

Opening Night - Slide Show & Exhibition

Venue: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

Old Gala Club

Thursday, September 29 2016

Sir Walter's Muckle Banket

Sandy Neil

Venue: Abbotsford, Melrose TD6 9BQ

The Abbotsford Trust

Join us for a fascinating talk by Borders journalist and writer Sandy Neil on 19th century culinary delights and Walter Scott’s passion for the food of Scots.
Let your guide take you on a gastronomic tour of Scottish history and literature with an introductory walk around Abbotsford’s Kitchen Garden with Gardens Manager Pippa Coles.
This tour is part of the Borders Heritage Festival, so take this special opportunity to listen to stories of bizarre, delicious as well as forgotten dishes from Scottish history and fiction.
The tour meeting point is in the South Court of Abbotsford.
Adults £10 / Friends of Abbotsford £9
Buy Tickets Online
To book, you can also call us on 01896 752043 or buy your tickets in person at our Visitor Centre. Booking is recommended as spaces are limited.

Thursday, September 29 2016, 1:00pm

Ring of Brodgar Walk

Venue: Ring of Brodgar

Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar during our guided walk with a ranger and find out the special significance of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. Ticket price Free Booking: No booking required. For more information call 01856 841 732 or email orkneyrangers@hes.scot Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events

Thursday, September 29 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 29 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 29 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Banff Museum was founded in 1828 as the museum of the Banff Institution and is the oldest museum in Scotland north of Perth. The Banff Institution was dissolved in 1875 and the collections passed to Banff Town Council. The present museum and library building were built in 1902. Banff Preservation and Heritage Society currently run the Museum in partnership with Aberdeenshire Museums Service. The Museum is on Banff High Street, in the same building as Banff Library. The postocde is AB45 1AE. The exhibits show a vast range of interesting artefacts from the Celtic period up to the modern day. They reflect life in Banffshire and show some stunning examples of our historical past in Banff and Macduff. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.bphsmob.org.uk/

Thursday, September 29 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Bolts and Bodkins

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

North Ayrshire Family History Society

Thursday, September 29 2016, 12 pm - 2 pm

Gowan Hill, Stirling's Forgotten Jewel

Dr Murray Cook

Venue: Meet at Beheading stone

Stirling Council

Join Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s Archaeologist in a tour of the hill: from prehistoric War Crimes to Executions and Jacobites to the Homes Guard. Duration 2 hours, wear appropriate clothes. Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk

Thursday, September 29 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Find Your Ain Folk Drop in Service

Venue: Community Room, Largs Library, Allanpark Street, Largs

Thursday, September 29 2016, 2.30pm-4.00pm

Listed Buildings in Haddington

Emma Doyle

Venue: John Gray Centre

Friends of the John Gray Centre

Learn about listed buildings in Haddington and the rules behind listing them from specialist in the field Emma Doyle. Bring your questions to make the most of this unique opportunity to discover the architectural heritage of hour town. Followed by AGM

Thursday, September 29 2016, 3.30 pm - 5 pm

Introduction to Ancestry

Venue: Barrhead Foundry

East Renfrewshire's Heritage Collection

Ancestry Library Edition is a must for anyone doing their family history and you can get access to this fabulous resource in your local East Renfrewshire library, without spending a penny. This informal session will help you master the basics and you'll soon be searching with ease through millions of world-wide records.
Free, book at the venue.

Thursday, September 29 2016, 5.15 pm for 5.30 pm

Sir George Mackenzie and the Stuarts

Dr Clare Jackson (University of Cambridge)

Venue: TC Smout Lecture, Arts Lecture Theatre, St Andrews

Institute of Scottish Historical Research

Thursday, September 29 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm

Collecting Scottish Silver

George Dalgleish

Venue: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries, DG2 7SW

Dumfries and Galloway Museums and Galleries

A talk by George Dalgleish, recently retired Keeper of Scottish History and Archaeology at National Museums Scotland Silver has played an important part in Scottish history from the time of the Romans onwards. It played a key role in establishing and communicating power and prestige. In more modern times it was seen as a display of wealth and good taste. This talk will look at silver made by Scottish craftsmen from the 16th century onwards and will be illustrated with examples from the Dumfries Museum collection.

Thursday, September 29 2016, 7.30 pm

The archaeology of the forest with particular reference to Aigas Forest

Dr Roland Spencer-Jones, NOSAS

Venue: Seaforth Lodge, Station Square, Fortrose, IV10 8SZ

Groam House Museum

Admission to all lectures will be £5 (Members/Students £2.50).

Thursday, September 29 2016, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Martin Luther King - Interviews with his Assistants

Robert Hamilton

Venue: Glen Halls, Neilston

Barrhead & Neilston Historical Association

Friday, September 30 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Friday, September 30 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Friday, September 30 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Friday, September 30 2016, 11 am - 4 pm

Kirnie Law - Prehistory and Industrial Past Talk

Erica Niven

Venue: Innerleithen Parish Church car park, Innerleithen EH44 6JF

Join Scottish Borders Council Ranger, Erica Niven on a walk through prehistory and the industrial past. Walk past the Iron Age fort on Pirn Hill, visit incredible engineering at the reservoir on Kirnie Law, view the medieval and post-medieval archaeology above Walkerburn, and travel back to Innerleithen along the lazy Tweed. Bring packed lunch for this. 12km, 7.5 miles walk.

Friday, September 30 2016, 11:00am-12:30pm

Brodick Castle Secrets Tour

Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park

Come along to the castle and join the Secrets Tour. We will tell you a few things that the 'ordinary visitor' does not get to know, and let you see things that you would not usually see. A more in depth look at various castle tales, places and objects. Ticket price £8 Booking: For further information please call 01770 302202 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Brodick-Castle-Garden-and-Country-Park/Brodick-Castle-Secrets-Tour/

Friday, September 30 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Friday, September 30 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Close Encounters - Discover Dunbar: Summer Foot Tours

Venue: Sparkly Frog boutique, 92 High St, Dunbar

The Dunbar Trades Association in conjunction with Local Historian Roy Pugh bring you FREE history tours of Dunbar, every friday afternoon throughout summer. This is a unique opportunity to find out more about the history of the town and ask any questions you have always wondered about.
Tours will start from outside the Sparkly Frog boutique, No 92 High Street, highlighting important historic buildings such as the Tolbooth or Town House. Some of the Closes will be explored – how they got their names and the history attaching to them. Each tour will begin at the Town House, then along the High Street towards Lauderdale House, another iconic historical building. Proceeding through Castle Wynd to Castle Street, other historic buildings encountered are John Muir’s first School and the Methodist Church. Crossing Victoria Street to the Outdoor Swimming Pool, a brief history of Dunbar Castle, the Battery and the two harbours will be given. Returning through the former parade ground of Castlepark Barracks, a potted history of Lauderdale House will follow. Returning to the High Street, the tour will proceed up to the Abbey Church, then crossing the road, further closes including the famous Bamburgh Close will be highlighted. The tour ends at the Crunchy Carrot, where Sergeant John Penn, survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava during the Crimean War resided from about 1864 until his death in 1886.
Lasting between 45 minutes and one hour, tours will be conducted by Roy Pugh, local author and historian who has published a major history of Dunbar (Access to other titles by Roy may be found on website rjmpugh.co.uk. Roy is a native of Dunbar who spent most of his career in the civil service in the Secretary of State’s Scottish Office, St Andrew’s House, Edinburgh.)
BOOKING TOURS
Tours may be booked by contacting Sparkly Frog (telephone 01368 865531) or e-mail dunbarfoottours@outlook.com or by showing up on the day of. Tours are available for one or more persons (maximum 10-12) Children and young persons must be accompanied by an adult. While the weekly tour will take place every Friday at 2pm, bookings may be arranged for other afternoons except Sundays provided 24 hours’ notice is given.

Friday, September 30 2016, 7 pm

Mesolithic Deeside

Caroline Wickham-Jones

Venue: Horsemill, Crathes Castle

Free

Saturday, October 1 2016, 1 pm

Discovering Mesolithic Crathes

Heather Sabnis

Venue: Horsemill, Crathes Castle

Free

Saturday, October 1 2016, 11 am

Scotland's Earliest Ceremonial Monument? Crathes 10,000 years ago

Shannon Fraser

Venue: Horsemill, Crathes Castle

Abertay Historical Society

Free

Saturday, October 1 2016, 11.00 am

Mediaeval Dundee Walking Tour

Iain Flett (Dundee City Archives)

Venue: Meet outside Henry’s Coffee House, 4 City Square

Saturday, October 1 2016, 3 pm

Discovering Mesolithic Crathes

Heather Sabnis

Venue: Horsemill, Crathes Castle

Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland

Free

Saturday, October 1 2016, 9.30 am

Tour of the buildings of Peter Womersley

Simon Green

Venue: AHSS, Rutland Square

Join Simon Green to explore some of the buildings designed by modernist architect Peter Womersley in the Scottish Borders, including those designed for textile designer Bernat Klein near Selkirk; Womersley's own home, The Rig, at Gattonside and work at Dingleton, Melrose
Full details of the visit are still being finalised; it is likely that a coach will depart from the AHSS's offices in Rutland Square at 9.30. Cost to be confirmed.
To register your interest, please contact the AHSS National Office.
Non-members very welcome

Saturday, October 1 2016, 9.30 am - 5.45 pm

‘A’m Grippit Dis Laand’: A Conference in Honour of Dr Doreen Waugh

Venue: University of Edinburgh, 50 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD

Scottish Society for Northern Studies

£20 standard, £10 full-time students. Full programme can be found at http://ssns.org.uk/resources/Documents/WaughProgramme.pdf

Saturday, October 1 2016, All Day

Mesolithic Deeside

Venue: Horsemill, Crathes Castle, Banchory, AB31 5QJ

Cameron Archaeology Ltd

11am Shannon Fraser – talk - Crathes Castle Mesolithic pit alignment. 1pm and 3pm Heather Sabnis – talk - Discovering Mesolithic Crathes. ALL DAY – bring along flints and other stones for identification - flint sessions – handle flints from the Mesolithic Deeside sites and talk to archaeologists - events for children. Outdoor events by Brian Wilkinson 10am-4pm. FREE including free parking at Crathes Castle car parks

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History talks and events 19 - 25 September

13/9/2016

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 19 - 25 September 2016

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, September 19 2016, 10.00am – 12.30pm

Hillforts to Mansions: A walk through the Grand Architecture of the North Berwick countryside

To help celebrate Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, join the council’s Archaeology Service for a guided walk from North Berwick Law to the Balgone Estate, and explore the history and changing architecture of some of the ‘Grand Designs’ of the past! The walk takes in a section of the John Muir Way, woodland paths and some quiet country roads. Booking required. Free. email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk

Monday, September 19 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Queens of the Castle

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Find out about two of Scotland’s most famous queens from a lady of their households. Marie de Guise was regent and her daughter Mary, was Queen of Scots in her own right and both left their mark on the Castle’s history. Hear their intertwined and exciting stories. Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=a5067744-2fa2-4077-9d0d-a5fd00ee68fe

Monday, September 19 2016, 12:00-4.30pm

Biggar Gasworks Steam Days

Venue: Biggar Gaswork Museum

Monday, September 19 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Monday, September 19 2016, 2:00-3:00m

Introduction to Ancestry

Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

Glasgow Life

Glasgow Libraries offers FREE access to Ancestry Library Edition to library members in all its libraries. Special Collections can help you explore the world’s biggest genealogical database and get you on track for building your family history. Suitable for beginners Ticket price Free Booking: Places are limited for all our Family History workshops. Please book your place by calling 0141 287 2999 or asking at the Granville Street Reception desk. Website: http://events.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/introduction-to-ancestry

Monday, September 19 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm

Get started with your family history

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Come with an idea of what you want to discover and bring your earliest family birth, marriage, death certificate or more certificates, if possible.

Monday, September 19 2016, 7 pm for 7.30 pm

East Lothian Poor Law Records

Fran Woodrow, archivist

Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society

Non-members welcome from whom a small donation would be appreciated.

Monday, September 19 2016, 7.30 pm

Glasgow’s Lost Houses and Mansions

Dan Sweeney

Venue: Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow

Monday, September 19 2016, 7:00pm

Walk the Wall: Polmont Woods

Venue: Woods car park, Smiddy Brae, Polmont

Join archaeologist Geoff Bailey and one of Falkirk Council’s Rangers for a trek around the Antonine Wall in Polmont Woods. The walk will end with a search for bats! Meet at 7 p.m. at Woods car park, Smiddy Brae, Polmont. Free, but please book places in advance. Call 01324 504950 or email rangers@falkirk.gov.uk to book your places. Wear waterproof clothes and bring a torch. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. Organised by Falkirk Council and Falkirk Community Trust. Ticket price Free Booking: Call 01324 504950 or email rangers@falkirk.gov.uk to book your places Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Monday, September 19 2016, 7-9 pm

East Lothian Poor Law Records

Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Monday, September 19 2016, All Day

Rediscovering Stirling’s Lost Broch

Venue: Stirling, Clifford Road, Westerlands House

Stirling Council

Help us rediscover Stirling lost broch, first identified by Scotland’s first female archaeologist, Christian MacLagan in the 19th century and then lost…join us in the hunt for it! Places extremely limited and must be booked contact Murray Cook for more details cookm@stirling.gov.uk Ticket price Free Booking: Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk

Tuesday, September 20 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Tuesday, September 20 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Tuesday, September 20 2016, 2:00pm

Talk: Whatever happened to the Antonine Wall?

Venue: Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness

Exploring the post-Roman use of the monument. Rather than become a barrier, the Antonine Wall became a spine of communications across central Scotland. A monastery and village were set up at Kinneil, Bo’ness.Thane’s Hall was established at Callendar Park, Falkirk. The Wall site also saw the establishment of the town of Falkirk itself (which celebrates the monument on its coat of arms). Historian Geoff Bailey will explain all in this free afternoon talk. No need to book, just turn up. Organised by The Friends of Kinneil in association with Falkirk Community Trust. At Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, from 2 p.m. The Friends will be selling teas and coffees and snacks at this event – however, admission is free. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Tuesday, September 20 2016, 7 pm - 8 pm

The Fabric of Scotland's Heritage

Moses Jenkins, Historic Environment Scotland

Venue: Am Fasgadh Collection, Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore

Highland Folk Museum

Free public lecture

Tuesday, September 20 2016, 7.00 pm

Metal Detecting

Roy Scott

Venue: Ancrum Village Hall

Ancrum and District Heritage Society

Admission £2

Tuesday, September 20 2016, 7:00-9:00pm

Local Heritage Quiz with Eyemouth Museum Trust and Friends of Eyemouth Fort

Venue: Oblò Bar & Bistro, 18-20 Harbour Road, Eyemouth, TD14 5HU

Join us in Oblò Bar & Bistro in Eyemouth for a night of brain teasing history and fun! Put your team of 5 together, start researching local history and come along for a great night, whilst helping to raise money for Eyemouth Museum Trust and Friends of Eyemouth Fort. www.eyemouthmuseum.org www.eyemouthfort.org Ticket price £2

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 1 pm - 2 pm

Stirling’s Archaeological Highlights from 2015/16

Dr Murray Cook

Venue: Smith Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling, FK8 2RQ

Stirling Council

Join Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s Archaeologist in a review of recent archaeological discoveries across Stirling: from Romans and Celts to Vikings, Monks and Grave Robbers! Free entry, no booking required, though donations to the Smith appreciated!

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Alyth is a small rural Perthshire village overlooking the countryside of Strathmore. This is an area rich in farming, which is an inspiration and resource for the museum collection. Ground floor display Alyth. Enjoy a wealth of pictures and objects reflecting life as it was in and around Alyth. Don't miss the brilliant exhibition about the work of local Blairgowrie photographers, D Wilson Laing. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/6474/Alyth-Museum

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 10:00am

Community Archaeology

Venue: Easter Carmuirs Primary School in Camelon

Parents and pupils at Easter Carmuirs Primary School in Camelon take part in a community dig to find traces of the Roman temporary camp in the area. From around 10 a.m. If you’d like to join the dig (even just for a short time) contact Geoff Bailey at Falkirk Community Trust in advance: geoff.bailey@falkirkcommunitytrust.org Ticket price Free Booking: If you’d like to join the dig (even just for a short time) contact Geoff Bailey at Falkirk Community Trust in advance: geoff.bailey@falkirkcommunitytrust.org Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 10:00am

Standing Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse Village Walk

Venue: Standing Stones of Stenness

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 10:30-11:15am

Storytime event for Pre-school Children

Venue: Falkirk Library, Hope Street, Falkirk, FK1 5AU.

There will be Roman-themed stories and craft activities. Free, just turn up. No booking required. Falkirk Library will also be hosting a seven foot centurion model during the Week. Take a selfie with a centurion and tweet it to @BigRomanWeek and @LibFalkirk … Or send it to us: info@kinneil.org.uk Ticket price Free Booking: Call the Library on 01324 506800. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 11 am - 3.30 pm

Pennymuir / Woden Law - Roman and Iron Age Borders Walk

Chris Bowles

Venue: Towford bridge TD8 6NH

Join Scottish Borders Council archaeologist Chris Bowles and visit the atmospheric remains of the Roman camps at Pennymuir, march up Roman Dere Street and visit the Iron Age stronghold of Woden Law, return along Dere Street and through the well-preserved remains of an ancient way of life. 11-3.30pm. Park and Meet at Towford bridge TD8 6NH. FREE. Bring packed lunch for this 7 km, 5 Miles, 250 metre total climb.

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Women of Independence

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

War is traditionally a male domain but during the Wars of Independence, women were among some of Bruce’s strongest and bravest supporters. Some suffered for their loyalty and others rose to the challenge. Hear about the role they played and how the castle fared during this bloody and brutal time. Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=537eb5d9-4b51-44b6-9135-a5fd00f7cec0

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Scotland’s National Hero

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Monifieth Local History Society

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 2 pm

Helen B Cruikshank – Poet and member of the 20th Century Scottish Writers’ Renaissance

Sheila Mann

Venue: Monifieth Community Cabin, South Union Street, DD5 4JG

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Local and family history drop-in

Venue: Giffnock Library

East Renfrewshire's Heritage Collection

Have you hit a family history brick wall? Do you need help with local history research? Or would you just like advice on using the heritage resources at Giffnock and Barrhead Libraries? Pop along to our local & family history drop-in where the local studies librarian will be on hand to point you in the right direction.

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7 pm - 9 pm

Ceramic Industries of the Forth: Recent Research and Finds

George Haggarty

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

This evening's talk will focus on the numerous ceramic industries once found along the shores of the Forth. What made the Forth such a good location for ceramics? What sort of archaeological finds have there been? And what can they tell us about the area's heritage?
The presentation will be given by archaeologist and ceramics expert, George Haggarty. George is one of the leading specialists on the ceramics of Scotland, from the medieval centuries through to the industrial and modern periods. He has undertaken extensive research on post-medieval ceramic industries and has carried out numerous excavations of pottery pruduction sites, publishing extensively on the subject. He is a Research Fellow of the National Museums of Scotland.
Please contact 01324 831568 or kirsty.mcalister@rspb.org.uk if you would like to book a place.

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7.30 pm

Recent Archaelogical Work in Falkirk

Geoff Bailey

Venue: Falkirk Trinity Church

Join a free talk about the latest excavations and research on the Antonine Wall. Hosted by Falkirk Local History Society. At the Trinity Church (the former Falkirk Old Parish Church) in the heart of Falkirk town centre, from 7.30 p.m. No need to book; just turn up.

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7.30 pm

Textile Mills in the Borders

Douglas Coltman

Venue: Selkirk Parish Church Hall

Eaglesham History Society

Annual Membership £6 per year. Non member £2 per event. For enquiries about the meetings or the Antiquarian Society please contact Jamie McIntyre jmcintyre@borderscollege.ac.uk

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7.30 pm

East Kilbride, Scotland's First New Town

Bill Niven

Venue: Best Western Eglinton Arms Hotel, Eaglesham

Non-members welcome, £3 on the door

Wednesday, September 21 2016, 7.30 pm

The Bank of Scotland in the Community

Amanda Noble

Venue: Ecclesmachan Village Hall

West Lothian History and Amenity Society

This will be a joint meeting with the West Lothian Family History Society and will take the form of a social evening with home baking and clootie dumpling.

Thursday, September 22 2016, 1:00pm

Ring of Brodgar Walk

Venue: Ring of Brodgar

Thursday, September 22 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Thursday, September 22 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 22 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 22 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Thursday, September 22 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Women of Independence

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Thursday, September 22 2016, 2.30 pm - 5 pm

Discover Eyemouth Fort

Venue: Eyemouth Museum, Manse Road, Eyemouth, TD14 5JE

Discover the fascinating history of Eyemouth’s 16th century fort. Friends of Eyemouth Fort will take you for an escorted walk followed by a museum visit where you can experience the Borders’ only virtual reality room. Inside, you’ll be transported to the fort as it was in the 16th century. Great fun for all the family.

Thursday, September 22 2016, 2:00-3:30pm

Castle Paintings Tour

Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8HY

Join us at Brodick Castle for a specialist tour on the paintings and the stories behind them. Every picture tells a story and our paintings tour unveils a host of tales using Brodick's collections and their artists as a framework. Ticket price £6 Booking: For further information please call 01770 302202 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Brodick-Castle-Garden-and-Country-Park/Castle-Paintings-Tour/

Thursday, September 22 2016, 2:00-4:00pm

Irish Family History Advice Sessions

Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

Glasgow Life

Need advice on researching your Irish family history? Book a 20 minute session with an archivist for advice on advancing your Irish family history research. Ticket price Free Booking: Places are limited for all our Family History workshops. Please book your place by calling 0141 287 2999 or asking at the Granville Street Reception desk. Website: http://events.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/15/irish-family-history-advice-sessions

Thursday, September 22 2016, 4:00-4:45pm

Roman Chatterbooks Event

Venue: Larbert Library, 22 Hallam Rd, Stenhousemuir, Larbert FK5 3BF.

Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership

Children aged 7-12 years can enjoy this Roman-themed craft and storytelling session. From 4 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. At Larbert Library, 22 Hallam Rd, Stenhousemuir, Larbert FK5 3BF. Telephone 01324 503590. Free, just turn up. No booking required.www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Thursday, September 22 2016, 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Tasting Through Time: Free Cookery Course

Venue: 55 Victoria Street Larkhall ML9 2BW

Join the FREE Tasting Through Time Cookery Course! From 6 - 8 pm in Larkhall we will be testing out recipes from the past and learning a little bit about culinary history and archaeology. Join us in exploring the culinary history of the apple! How was it enjoyed throughout history, from the Roman period to today? This cookery course focuses on experimenting with historic recipes from multiple time periods, giving participants an opportunity to try flavours from the past and learn a little bit about how societies hundreds of years ago enjoyed food and how those foods impacted their lives. Have fun taste-testing recipes through time, all of which include the most famous of Clyde Valley produce! - See more at: http://www.clydeandavonvalley.org/events/item/tasting-through-time-free-cookery-course-copy-2-copy

Thursday, September 22 2016, 6.30 pm

1916 – The Turning Point

Mike Taylor

Venue: Sandeman Room, AK Bell Library

Friends of PKC Archives

£5 for non-members

Thursday, September 22 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm

Smugglers, Spies and Stolen Plum Pies: or, The Darker Side of Alloa's Trade in the 18th Century

Venue: Alloa

Tweeddale Museum and Gallery

Thursday, September 22 2016, 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

The Archaeology of the Manor Valley

Trevor Cowie

Venue: Chambers Institution, High Street, Peebles EH45 8AG

Archaeologist Trevor Cowie will give a talk entitled ‘The Archaeology of Manor Valley’ highlighting prehistoric finds from the valley which will be on display. Free but please book in advance by phoning 01721 724820 or email csawers@liveborders1.org.uk

Thursday, September 22 2016, 7.45 pm

The Glasgow Empire and its Stars

Bob Bain

Venue: Drymen Village Hall, Main Street, Drymen, Glasgow, G63 0BP

Drymen & District Local History Society

Thursday, September 22 2016, 7:00pm

Roman Night

Venue: Corbie Inn, Corbiehall, Bo’ness, EH51 0AS

Enjoy a three-course Italian meal for just £17.50 a head. At the Corbie Inn, Corbiehall, Bo’ness, EH51 0AS, from 7 p.m. Book via the venue, tel. 01506 825307. The meal will be followed by a talk by Dr Lyn Wilson, one of the key experts involved in the Scottish Ten project, which has been digitally scanning the Antonine Wall. Ticket price £17.50 per head Booking: Book via the venue, tel. 01506 825307 Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Friday, September 23 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

Friday, September 23 2016, 10 am - 1 pm

Cumbernauld to Auchinstarry Walk

Venue: St. Mungos Church, 4 St Mungo's Rd, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 1QP

This is a one-way 6 mile walk to Auchinstarry with a free mini bus back to Cumbernauld. The route follows back roads and countryside paths that are reasonably well surfaced. There will be some great views across the Kelvin Valley to the Campsies as we cross the Antonine Wall on Croy Hill.
Venue: Meet outside St. Mungos Church, St. Mungos Road, Cumbernauld.
Special requirements: Booking is essential as places on the mini-bus are limited. Croy Hill can be wet and uneven so outdoor footwear should be worn. A snack and drink are also recommended.

Friday, September 23 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

Friday, September 23 2016, 10.30 am - 12 pm

Orbiston House and the Greenlink Walk

Venue: Strathclyde Country Park, 366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED

This is a 3½ mile circular woodland walk along part of the South Calder Water. From the Roman Fort to the Orbiston Estate people have lived at the confluence of the South Calder Water and the River Clyde for nearly two thousand years. The rivers no longer meet and the area is now part of Scotland’s biggest Country Park but history has left its mark if you know where to look
Venue: Meet at the Foreshore Car Park, Strathclyde Country Park.
Special requirements: Booking is essential. Some of the route is uneven so good outdoor footwear is recommended

Friday, September 23 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Friday, September 23 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Friday, September 23 2016, 11:00am-12:30pm

Brodick Castle Secrets Tour

Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park

Friday, September 23 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

Friday, September 23 2016, 2 pm - 3.30 pm

Greenhead Gander Walk

Venue: Creamery Road car park, off Stewarton Street, between Waterloo and Wishaw

Join us for an enjoyable 2 mile stroll around this popular Local Nature Reserve. Greenhead Moss is a wonderful place for a relaxing wildlife walk. We will discover the old secrets that connect to peat, forestry, coal and covenanters, hear about the Dutch connection and a tale of murder, mystery and the supernatural!
Venue: Creamery Road car park, off Stewarton Street, between Waterloo and Wishaw.
Grid reference NS 805 543
Special requirements: Booking is essential. Good paths underfoot, but with a steep set of downhill steps at one point.

Friday, September 23 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Close Encounters - Discover Dunbar: Summer Foot Tours

Venue: Sparkly Frog boutique, 92 High St, Dunbar

Friday, September 23 2016, 7:00pm

Roman Cooking

Venue: t. Mary’s Church Hall, off Linlithgow Road, Bo’ness, EH51 0DP

Chef John Crouch, seen on Robson Green’s “Tales from Northumberland”, cooks up some authentic Roman food. There will also be some modern day nibbles. From 7 p.m. St. Mary’s Church Hall, off Linlithgow Road, Bo’ness, EH51 0DP. No need to book, just turn up. Admission will be free (although attendees are asked to give a small donation at the door to The Friends of Kinneil to cover costs.) Organised by The Friends of Kinneil. http://www.kinneil.org.uk Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Friday, September 23 2016, 7:30-10:30

Neu! Reekie! Celts

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway Family History Society

Charlotte Church will headline an evening of Celtic-influenced music, poetry, film, animation, drama and dance at the National Museum of Scotland, devised by ‘Scotland’s favourite avant-garde noisemakers’ Neu! Reekie! With Liz Lochhead, Scotland's much loved poet and former Makar, plus Scots indie popsters Ette, this one-off event to bring the Museum’s much acclaimed Celts exhibition to a close Ticket price Cost: £18/£20 Booking: Call 0300 123 6789 or book online at www.nms.ac.uk/neureekie, age 18+ Website: http://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/neu-reekie/

Saturday, September 24 2016, 1 pm - 5 pm

Cramond Heritage

Venue: The Maltings, 2 Riverside, Cramond, Edinburgh, EH4 6NY

Cramond Heritage Trust

ANCIENT SKILLS WORKSHOPS : Sort and identify excavation finds. Learn to write using 2000-year old methods
EXHIBITIONS : Dark Goings on at Cramond!
Cramond from 8.500BC until Present Day – new exhibition
Cramond Island at Peace and War
GUIDED WALKS : Riverside Iron Mills Or Historic Cramond
At 2pm each day

Saturday, September 24 2016, 1.45 pm

The Lord Lyon King of Arms. The office of the Lord Lyon

Venue: St Ninian's Church Hall, Castle Douglas

Coffee and tea will be served at 1.45 p.m. meetings start 2.15 p.m

Saturday, September 24 2016, 1:00-4:00pm

Roman Cookery at Kinneil

Venue: Kinneil Museum, Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, EH51 0PR

Roman cookery expert John Crouch cooks up some Roman food for visitors. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Kinneil Museum, Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, EH51 0PR. Free. No need to book, just turn up. Organised by The Friends of Kinneil. http://www.kinneil.org.uk/attractions Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Saturday, September 24 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10 am - 1.30 pm

Teachers and Trainee Teachers in Archaeology

Venue: Learning Centre, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh

Archaeology Scotland

You are invited to our free training and networking event. Archaeology Scotland will support you in bringing the past alive in your classroom. We will help you to use archaeology, history and heritage to deliver Curriculum for Excellence. Our training will help you:
Take social studies and technologies out of the classroom and bring the history of your local streets and buildings to life
Encourage your students to engage with the past by achieving a Heritage Hero Award
Increase your confidence in completing risk assessments for outdoor learning. Involve your students in the heritage of their local area through exploring maps, photographs and other free on-line resources
To book or find out more contact education@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10 am - 1.30 pm

Training Day

Venue: Learning Centre, National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF

Archaeology Scotland

Archaeology Scotland will support you in bringing the past alive in your classroom. We will help you to use archaeology, history and heritage to deliver Curriculum for Excellence.

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

The Tower Blocks of Cumbernauld

Venue: Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre, Brown Street, Cumbernauld, G67 1AA

University of Edinburgh

On the Saturday 24 September 2016, the University of Edinburgh’s Tower Block Project are hosting a free exhibition on the social and architectural history of Cumbernauld. Memories Roadshow Bring along old family photos taken in Cumbernauld or the surrounding area and share your memories of growing up in the town with Scotland's Urban Past (SUP). We will digitise any photographs for you and your contributions will help to create a full record of Cumbernauld's local history in the National Archive of the Historic Environment and the Tower Block Project's image archive. All physical images are returned on the day after being scanned. Exhibition The exhibition itself will look at Cumbernauld from it’s inception, as the result of mass overcrowding in Glasgow, and the vision of Cumbernauld as a New Town and a site of opportunity for residents and businesses alike. Using photographs, advertising material, letters and plans from the 1950s through to the 1990s, visitors can explore the ways in which the town was envisioned and run by the Cumbernauld Development Corporation, as well as shaped and experienced by those who made the move there. The exhibition will pay special attention to the work of Brian Miller, Cumbernauld’s town artist from 1962, and the public art which he created, much of which has now disappeared. Exploring Cumbernauld Cumbernauld resident Jean O’Reilly will also be running free guided social history walks, which will leave from Cumbernauld Community Enterprise Centre throughout the day. Over the weekend of the 24 - 25 September, the flats above Cumbernauld shopping centre will also be open to the public for the first time in decades, giving visitors a rare glimpse at the housing intended for Cumbernauld's elite.

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

William Wallace Guardian of Scotland- Medieval Camp, Procession and Lecture

Venue: The Haining Estate, Selkirk. TD7 5LR

Scottish Coastal Archaeology and the Problem of Erosion

Wallace Procession from the Haining to the Auld Kirk 12noon. Lectures on Selkirk’s Archaeology, Wallace and the Wars of Independence by Dr Chris Bowles and Dr Fiona Watson, The Haining 2-4pm. Booking for lectures essential, contact selkirkcars@scotborders.gov.uk. Join our medieval camp at the Haining and follow the procession of Scottish Lords to Selkirk Auld Parish Kirk to witness the re-enactment of Wallace being made Guardian of Scotland in 1297! There’s a strong belief and some evidence that Wallace was made Guardian of Scotland by the Scottish nobility on this very spot. Join us as we relive this unique moment in Scotland’s history.

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10.30 am - 12.45 pm

Guided Walk at Higgins Neuk, Airth

Venue: We’ll meet at the site, on the south side of the Clackmannanshire bridge where the pedestrian footpath starts and visit the site of the former Royal Dockyard.

If you're interested in learning about the environmental and cultural history of the landscape at Higgins Neuk; help out the investigation by volunteering! This event is a follow up from the information evening on the Higgins Neuk project on the 15th of September.

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Trinity House Family Weekend

Venue: Trinity House

Throughout the weekend we will be providing object handling sessions, quizzes and a free stained glass craft activity for visitors young and old. There will be opportunities to meet our painting conservators and find out more about the work we do to our significant painting collections, view a brand-new video about the history of Trinity House and take a self-led tour of the collections using your mobile phone or tablet. 2016 is a special year for Trinity House as it is the bi-centenary of the Georgian building and, fittingly in this year of Architecture, Innovation and Design, we have a temporary exhibition for visitors to enjoy about 200 years of Trinity House and its place in Leith. Ticket price Free Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=fe198111-62cd-42b9-9a6e-a65500ffe868

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm

William Wallace Guardian of Scotland: Medieval Camp, Procession and Lecture

Venue: The Haining Estate, Selkirk. TD7 5LR

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:30-11:30am

Roman Chatterbooks Event

Venue: Bonnybridge Library, Bridge St, Bonnybridge FK4 1AD

Roman-themed craft and storytelling session, suitable for children aged 7-12 years. Free. No booking required. At Bonnybridge Library, Bridge St, Bonnybridge FK4 1AD, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Contact Bonnybridge Library on 01324 503295. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Ticket price Free Booking: Contact Bonnybridge Library on 01324 503295.www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:30-11:30am

Big Roman Week Craft Session

Venue: Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, EH51 0AH

Fun event for children aged 5-10 years. At Bo’ness Library, Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, EH51 0AH, from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Tickets, priced £2 each, are available from the venue. Contact Bo’ness Library on 01506 778520 or email: bonesslibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Ticket price £2 Booking: Contact Bo’ness Library on 01506 778520 or email: bonesslibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.orgwww.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Saturday, September 24 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

Saturday, September 24 2016, 11 am - 4 pm

Holyrood Heritage Hunters

Venue: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX

Royal Collection Trust

Visit the Palace and become a Holyrood Heritage Hunter. Follow a family trail to learn about the archaeology of the grounds and visit the family room for archaeology themed activities. Celebrate Scottish Archaeology month this September at the Palace. Uncover the past with a range of archaeology themed activities including a family trail around the Palace grounds and drop into the family room to identify some finds and solves clues. During your visit make a piece of treasure inspired by the objects found on site.
All activities are included in the the standard admission to the Palace Adult £12.00 Over 60/Student (with valid ID) £11.00 Under 17/Disabled £7.20 Under 5 Free Family (2 adults, 3 under 17s) £31.20

Saturday, September 24 2016, 11.00 am - 3.00 pm

Three Lochs Ramble Walk

Venue: Aldi Car Park, High Street, Airdrie. 20 High St, Airdrie ML6 0DT

This is an 8 mile one-way walk with free mini-bus transport to the start and a lift back to Airdrie at the end of the walk.
The walk will begin at Salsburgh and cross the open countryside and moors to the east of Airdrie, passing by Roughrigg Reservoir, Black Hill and Lily Loch before reaching Hillend Reservoir and meeting the mini-bus at the Fishing Lodge.
Venue: Meet at Aldi Car Park, High Street, Airdrie.
Special requirements: Booking is essential as places on the mini-bus are limited. This route crosses rough and uneven ground so good outdoor footwear is essential. We will be stopping for a break so bring a drink and snack to keep you going.

Saturday, September 24 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Their Name Liveth

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

The fighting is over by a decade and the Scottish War Memorial is open for the first time. Hear the true stories of two veterans- a soldier and a nurse- as they recount their very different tales of service across four years of war and many battlefields and continents. Ticket price This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=99d24c22-3232-4eab-a714-a5fe00b14d16

Saturday, September 24 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Tales from the Battlefield

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Travel back in time to one of the most dramatic periods in Scottish History, when Stirling was at the centre of all the action, during our live performances with costumed actors! The Battle of Stirling Bridge is over – and a soldier, abandoned and left for dead, makes his way into the woods. Lost and disoriented, he meets another fighter – then discovers he is on the enemy’s side! What will happen, and what do they talk about, before the injured soldier heads off – to make his way home? Ticket price Admission Prices: Adults: £9.99, Children £6.26

Saturday, September 24 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm

Open Days at Cousland Smiddy

Venue: 31 Hadfast Road, Cousland, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. EH22 2NZ

Cousland Smiddy Trust

In by-gone days, in its heyday, the Smiddy was at the centre of the village’s working and social life. It was much frequented by locals and visitors. The smiddy remains at the heart of the village as a work-base for a rural craft and home to a heritage hub for the local community. Stop by on our Open Days to learn more about the Smiddy complex

Saturday, September 24 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Saturday, September 24 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Holding the Key to Scotland

Venue: Stirling Castle

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

The year is 1651 and Stirling Castle is the focus of English military activity in Scotland after the Scots field army marched into England under Charles II. Led by General Monck, Cromwell’s army laid siege to and forced the surrender of the castle. Meet the defenders and hear the roar of their cannon. Watch the surgeon as he tries to keep people alive and experience life in the castle while it's under siege. Ticket price Entry to this event is included in the Stirling Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=94bef361-bef9-402a-8cd3-a5b600eb5447

Saturday, September 24 2016, 12:30-4:00pm

Souper Walk

Venue: Palacerigg Visitor Centre, Palacerigg Country Park,, Cumbernauld, G67 3HU

Join us on a 3½ mile evening walk around Palacerigg Country Park with some hot soup to finish. A walk around the tracks of Palacerigg as the sun sets is a great time to see the wildlife that likes to stay hidden during the day such as bats and deer. Passing by moors, fields, the golf course and Fannyside Loch the view is ever changing and of course Palacerigg’s farm animal collection will be there as an added attraction. Venue: Meet at Palacerigg Visitor Centre, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld. Special requirements: Booking is essential. The route is mostly on surfaced paths but good outdoor footwear is recommended. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425

Saturday, September 24 2016, 2 pm

An Introduction to The Thisle Stall Plates

Leslie Hodgson, FHSS

Venue: Royal Scots Club, Abercromby Place, Edinburgh

The Heraldry Society of Scotland

Saturday, September 24 2016, 2 pm - 3.45 pm

Coal and Kestrels Walk

Venue: Hawthorn Ave, Newmains, Wishaw, ML2 9AJ

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

This is a 1½ mile walk on the reclaimed land between Crindledyke and Newmains. Only 100 years ago this area was at the Industrial heart of Scotland with thousands of people employed in coal, clay and iron ore mining. Today this old shale bing has been reclaimed by nature and is used for recreation. We will see this at first hand and get some great views from the top beside the story poles designed by local schools.
Venue: Meet next to Bonkle playing fields, at the end of Hawthorn Ave, Bonkle. Grid reference NS 832 566. Special requirements: The paths are well with some dry grassy trails and one steep hilly section.

Saturday, September 24 2016, 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Viking Raiders

Venue: Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AB

Scottish Fisheries Museum

Did you know that in 875 AD the Vikings attacked a community of monks living on the Isle of May just off the coast of Anstruther? Join us at the museum as we use archaeological evidence to learn more about the Vikings and their activities as raiders and traders. Help us to decipher Viking runes, build a fleet of longships and plan a raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne! Ages 7-12; £3 per person. For bookings and enquiries call 01333 310628 or email enquiries@scotfishmuseum.org.

Saturday, September 24 2016, 7:00-8:00pm

Cromarty Ghost Walk

Venue: Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum

Tweeddale Museum and Gallery

Walk in the company of ghosts ... or at least ghost tales. Join a Cromarty Ghost Walk with chilling tales from Hugh Miller and others retold by your costumed Ghost Guide. Ghost walks start at 7pm from outside Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage in Church Street, Cromarty on Saturdays in July, August and September. The walks are led by Timemasters' costumed Ghost Guide Duncan Cook and last approximately 1 hour, so wear comfortable shoes. There is a minimum age of 15 years. Advanced booking essential, contact duncan@timemasters.co.uk or millermuseum@nts.org.uk Or by telephoning 01381-600-245 for details. Ticket price £5 Booking: For further information please call 01381 600245 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Hugh-Millers-Birthplace-Cottage-and-Museum/Cromarty-Ghost-Walk/

Saturday, September 24 2016, 7:00pm

Manor Meanderings

Venue: Manor Valley

Trevor Cowie and members of Peebles Archaeological Society will lead a walk in Manor Valley. This is a unique opportunity to discover the research, excavations and findings that the team have uncovered. For details and booking please contact 01721 724820 or email csawers@liveborders1.org.uk. Ticket price Free Website: https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/directory_record/10711/tweeddale_museum_and_gallery

Saturday, September 24 2016, 9:30am-4:30pm

Doors Open Day at John Sinclair House

Venue: John Sinclair House

Come along and take advantage of our full programme of events. From a series of talks from expert staff to exhibitions and explore our resources in the Public Research Room. Ticket price Free Booking: For more information call 0131 662 1456 Website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events

Saturday, September 24 2016, All Day

Doors Open Day at the National Museums Collection Centre

Venue: National Museums Collection Centre, 242 West Granton Road, Granton

Go behind the scenes on a tour of our state-of-the-art collections research centre for Scottish History and Archaeology and Natural Sciences at Granton, Edinburgh. On this guided tour you’ll visit the new research facility for our Natural Sciences collection, home to over 10 million specimens, and learn about how we care for our internationally important collections. Part of Edinburgh Doors Open Day, organised by The Cockburn Association. Ticket price Booking: For times and booking details visit www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday Website: www.nms.ac.uk/doorsopenday

Sunday, September 25 2016, 1 pm - 5 pm

Cramond Heritage

Venue: The Maltings, 2 Riverside, Cramond, Edinburgh, EH4 6NY

Cramond Heritage Trust

Sunday, September 25 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

Sunday, September 25 2016, 10:00-11:30am

Cambusnethan Woodlands and the Clyde Walkway

Venue: Watersports Centre, 366 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell ML1 3ED

This is a one-way 6½ mile walk with a free mini bus taking us to the start. We will get dropped off near Castlehill at Gowkthrapple and walk through the ancient woodlands of Cambusnethan Local Nature Reserve before joining the Clyde Walkway and following the river all the way back to Strathclyde Country Park . Venue: Meet at the Watersports Centre, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell. Special requirements: Booking is essential as places on the mini-bus are limited. Some of the route is unsurfaced and uneven so good outdoor footwear is required. We will be stopping for a break so a snack and drink are recommended. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425

Sunday, September 25 2016, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Trinity House Family Weekend

Venue: Trinity House

Sunday, September 25 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Bolts and Bodkins

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Sunday, September 25 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Tales from the Battlefield

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Sunday, September 25 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm

Day at the Museum - See Behind the Scenes

Venue: Eyemouth Museum & Tourist, Information Centre. Auld Kirk, Manse Road, Eyemouth. TD14 5JE

Visit us on any Sunday in September to get an exclusive guided look behind the scenes to see how items in our collection are acquisitioned, stored and displayed. Find out more about our historic Eyemouth Fort through our brilliant 3D visual reality room and from local experts on hand to share their knowledge and inside information! www.eyemouthmuseum.org www.eyemouthfort.org

Sunday, September 25 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Holding the Key to Scotland

Venue: Stirling Castle

Sunday, September 25 2016, 2.00 pm

Ken the Horse - Hawick's 1514 Memorial

Ian Landels

Venue: Corn Exchange & Ormiston Institute, Market Square, Melrose, TD6 9PN

North Lanarkshire Council Regeneration and Environmental Services

The memorial commemorates a skirmish between the youths of Hawick where they routed the the English army at Hornshole, and captured the Bishop of Hexham’s flag.

Sunday, September 25 2016, 2:00-3:30pm

Fire and brimstone

Venue: West Benhar Road car park, nr Shotts. Grid reference NS 890 636

This is a quiet 2½ mile loop onto Benhar Moss to the Peden Stone local monument. Discover the mysterious memorial to Alexander ‘the prophet’ Peden, who according to tradition, preached to the local Covenanters in this area. The Peden Stone is the only cast iron Covenanters memorial in Scotland. Venue: West Benhar Road car park, nr Shotts. Grid reference NS 890 636 Special requirements: Booking is essential. The route is mostly level or undulating on tracks and grassy trails and there can be muddy puddles after heavy rain. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=32425

Sunday, September 25 2016, 2:00pm

Walk the Wall: From the Castlecary Roman Fort to Dullatur

Venue: Castlecary Fort Site

Join archaeologist Geoff Bailey as he leads a guided walk along the line of the Antonine Wall: leaving the site of Castlecary Roman Fort, near the village of Allandale, heading towards the village of Castlecary in North Lanarkshire. The walk will go along the World Heritage Site, through the Westerwood Golf Course, and on to Dullatur. Returning by the Forth and Clyde Canal towpath. The round trip will be around 9 miles. This is a more demanding walk, over rough ground; it is not suitable for small children or those with walking difficulties. No need to book, just turn up. Meet at the Castlecary Fort Site at 2 p.m. http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/heritage Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Sunday, September 25 2016, 9:30am-4:30pm

Doors Open Day at John Sinclair House

Venue: John Sinclair House

Sunday, September 25 2016, All Day

Doors Open Day at the National Museums Collection Centre

Venue: National Museums Collection Centre, 242 West Granton Road, Granton

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History talks and events 12 - 18 September

6/9/2016

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 12 - 18 Sep 2016

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, September 12 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Bolts and Bodkins

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Monday, September 12 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Monday, September 12 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm

Get started with your family history

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Broughton History Society

Come with an idea of what you want to discover and bring your earliest family birth, marriage, death certificate or more certificates, if possible.

Monday, September 12 2016, 7 pm for 7.30 pm

The Briggers who Built the Forth Rail Bridge

Frank Hay

Venue: Drummond Community High School, Bellevue Place, Edinburgh

Non-members, £2.00.

Monday, September 12 2016, 7.30 pm

Summer Finds

Venue: Partick Burgh Hall, room 1, 3-9a Burgh Hall Street, Glasgow, G11 5LN

Scottish Pottery Society

Monday, September 12 2016, 7:00-8:15pm

Glenmorangie Annual Lecture: Mouthpiece of the Gods

Venue: National Museum of Scotland

Join musician John Kenny, alongside silversmith John Creed and curator Dr Fraser Hunter as they discuss the Carnyx at The Glenmorangie Annual Lecture. Discover how this animal-headed Celtic horn was discovered, forgotten and eventually reconstructed in an event that is part recital, part lecture and part detective story. Supported by The Glenmorangie Company. Ticket price Cost: £6, £5 Members and Concessions Booking: Call 0300 123 6789 or book online atwww.nms.ac.uk/Scotland, age 18+. Website: http://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/glenmorangie-annual-lecture/

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 10.15 - 11.45 am

U3A Family History Group

Venue: Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square, Turriff, AB43 5AE

Aberdeenshire Libraries

For further details, please contact Turriff Library.

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm

Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society Open Day

Venue: East Wemyss Primary School, School Wynd, East Wemyss, Kirkcaldy, KY1 4RN

Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society (SWACS) was established in 1986 to promote and preserve a series of unique caves and their ancient Pictish carvings. SWACS also manage a nearby Environmental Centre and museum in the basement of East Wemyss Primary School, with an array of social, industrial and environmental artefacts and specimens. Access is free on Open Days. See www.wemysscaves.org or SWACS Facebook pages for fuller details.
Meet at SWACS museum from 12pm for a free guided caves tour at 12.15 (takes about an hour), with a further tour beginning at 12.30. Children very welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Tour includes three exciting caves, a stepped hillside work up to Macduff’s castle and one of the caves. Sensible shoes required as the easy to walk-in caves have uneven floors. Hard hats available. Slideshow presentation on the caves at 14.30 in the museum. Refreshments (small charge), guidebooks and souvenirs available. This is an exciting event for children, so grab a hard hat and take an archaeological walk back in time!
Free parking in the school grounds.

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 2:30-3:45pm

Library Resources for Family History

Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

Glasgow Life

Come along and learn more about our print and online library resources for family history. Suitable for Family History beginners. Ticket price Free Booking: Places are limited for all our Family History workshops. Please book your place by calling 0141 287 2999 or asking at the Granville Street Reception desk. Website: http://events.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/25/library-resources-for-family-history

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7 pm

Eyemouth’s 16th Century Fort - Back on the Map

Venue: Dunbar Town House

After years of neglect, awareness of the historical importance of Eyemouth Fort has been raised, thanks to the work of Eyemouth’s Community Council, local residents and the Scottish Borders Council Archaeology Service. After linking up with the S.C.A.P.E. team and working with local schools, a new ‘Friends’ group continues to promote what is one of the best examples of a Trace Italienne Fort in the country. Chairwoman Fiona Glover will discuss the project at this opening talk of the History Society’s new season. Booking required for non-members as places are limited. Free. email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7 pm - 9 pm

Eyemouth's 16th Century Fort - Back on the Map

Venue: Dunbar Town House, High St, Dunbar EH42 1ER

Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society

After years of neglect, awareness of the historical importance of Eyemouth Fort has been raised, thanks to the work of Eyemouth’s Community Council, local residents and the Scottish Borders Council Archaeology Service. After linking up with the S.C.A.P.E. team and working with local schools, a new ‘Friends’ group continues to promote what is one of the best examples of a Trace Italienne Fort in the country. Chairwoman Fiona Glover will discuss the project at this opening talk of the History Society’s new season. Booking required. Call 01620 827408 email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7 pm for 7.30 pm

Social Fibre: the Story of Craigo Mills

Mark Chalmers

Venue: Montrose Museum, Panmure Place, Montrose DD10 8HE

£3 for non-members

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7.30 pm

Lost Villages of Ayrshire

Dane Love

Venue: Largs Library Community Room

North Ayrshire Family History Society

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7.30 pm

1868 the Golden Year

Edward Small

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

Fife Family History Society

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7.30 pm

Coinage of Scotland 1136-1716

Douglas Nicol

Venue: Buchan Hotel, Ellon

Ellon and District Heritage Society

Entrance £3

Tuesday, September 13 2016, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Postscript to the Past: Lost Houses of Renfrewshire

Dan Sweeney

Venue: Masonic Halls, Collier Street, Johnstone

Johnstone Historical Society

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 1:30-4:00pm

Historical Land Rover Safari

Venue: Glencoe & Dalness

Exploring the most famous point in Glencoe’s history, this safari will transport you to many of the key sites and unravel the true history of the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692. Ticket price Adult : £ 20.00Child : £ 10.00 Booking: For further information please call 01855 811307 or glencoe@nts.org.uk Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Glencoe-and-Dalness/Historical-Land-Rover-Safari/

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 10 am - 12 pm

Ask a Curator

Venue: On Twitter and at The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1DA

Have you ever had a burning question you wanted to ask about the Museum? Now's your chance! If you're on Twitter join us an pose your question to staff @McManusDundee using #AskACurator

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 10:00am

Standing Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse Village Walk

Venue: Standing Stones of Stenness

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Bolts and Bodkins

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Scotland’s National Hero

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Abertay Historical Society

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 6.30 pm

Jessie Jordan: Hitler’s Spy in Dundee

Andrew Jeffrey

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

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 7.30 pm

The Changing Roles of West Dunbartonshire Women Throughout the Second World War (1939-1945) Project

Venue: Concord Community Centre (next to the Denny Theatre), Dumbarton, G82 1LJ

Lennox Heritage Society

The project is being coordinated by the West Dunbartonshire Women's History Group to research and commemorate the role of women throughout World War Two, at the end of the war and its aftermath.

Wednesday, September 14 2016, 7.45 pm

The Easter Rising 1916

Sean Kavanagh

Venue: RAF Club, Ardgowan Square, Greenock

Inverclyde Historical Society

Thursday, September 15 2016, 1 pm - 1.30 pm

A Lunchtime Gallery Tour: Reflections on the Celts

Venue: The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee DD1 1DA

A curator's tour of the Iron Age objects from our own collection, as well as spectacular mirrors on loan from National Museums Scotland and The British Museum. FREE: booking essential on (01382) 307200

Thursday, September 15 2016, 1:00pm

Ring of Brodgar Walk

Venue: Ring of Brodgar

Thursday, September 15 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Thursday, September 15 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 15 2016, 10.30 am - 12 pm

A walk around old photographs of Gullane

Join Gullane and Dirleton History Society for a guided walk around the centre of Gullane finding the spots from which old photographs have been taken and observing and discussing the changes which have taken place over time. Booking required. Free. email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk

Thursday, September 15 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 15 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Thursday, September 15 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Bolts and Bodkins

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Scottish Coastal Archaeology and the Problem of Erosion

Thursday, September 15 2016, 2:00-4:00pm

Archive Sources for Family History

Venue: Mitchell Library North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

Glasgow Life

A friendly introduction to the unique sources in the Archives for family history research by one of the City Archivists. Suitable for Family History beginners. Ticket price Free Booking: Places are limited for all our Family History workshops. Please book your place by calling 0141 287 2999 or asking at the Granville Street Reception desk. Website: http://events.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/19/archive-sources-for-family-history

Thursday, September 15 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm

Higgins Neuk Information Event

Venue: Airth community centre, 10 Main St, Airth, Falkirk FK2 8JJ

If you're interested in learning about the environmental and cultural history of the landscape at Higgins Neuk then come along to this event to learn more about the project. ; help out the investigation by volunteering! This event will be followed up with a guided walk of the site on the 24th of September. You can come to either event or both.

Thursday, September 15 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm

The Cartographic Riches of Estate Planning Before the Ordnance Survey

Venue: Annan Museum, Bank Street, Annan DG12 6AA

Dumfries and Galloway Museums and Galleries

The maps and estate plans of Annandale eloquently describe changes in the local landscape through the 18th century. They map accurately what was present. Often embellished by calligraphy, they capture the ambience of a past landscape in a way that words fail to. Looking at these maps may be the nearest that we can come to time travel! Admission is free. Booking is required. Light refreshments will be served. Please telephone Annan Museum on 01461 201384 to reserve a place.

Thursday, September 15 2016, 7 pm

The Last Miners of Ayrshire's Doon Valley

Donald L Reid

Venue: Rothesay House, Cumnock

Cumnock History Group

Donald L Reid – presents his best-selling book The Last Miners of Ayrshire's Doon Valley. If you love Ayrshire and particularly the Doon Valley, this book is a 'must have.' Some of the mining reminiscences would make you weep as you read about lads as young as 13 dying in the coal mines in 1906.

Thursday, September 15 2016, 7 pm - 8 pm

Three Towers Tour 3: St Ninian’s Kirk

Venue: St Ninian’s Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd, Stirling, FK7 9AY

Stirling Council

A rare chance to explore St Ninian’s Old Church Yard from ancient Celtic Christianity to Bonnie Prince Charlie! Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk

Thursday, September 15 2016, 7.30 pm

Walking Tours on Wheels

Les Fernie

Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley

Coldstream and District Local History Society

Thursday, September 15 2016, 7.30 pm

Open Night

Presentation of Old Coldstream photos and finger buffet

Friday, September 16 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Friday, September 16 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Friday, September 16 2016, 10.30 am - 1.30 pm

History by Bike with Stirling Cycle Hub

Venue: Stirling Cycle Hub

A chance to explore the fascinating history of the Inner Forth area by bike with Stirling Cycle Hub and IFLI. The ride will start from Stirling Cycle Hub, heading out on the north side of the river to Clackmannan Tower, then on to the ruins of Kennetpans Distillery. We'll then cross the river and follow quiet roads and tracks back to Cambuskenneth Abbey, all in the company of IFLI's Cultural heritage Officer Kirsty McAlister, who wlll be telling us some of the amazing stories behind these historic buildings.

Friday, September 16 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Friday, September 16 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Friday, September 16 2016, 11:00am-12:30pm

Brodick Castle Secrets Tour

Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park

Friday, September 16 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Close Encounters - Discover Dunbar: Summer Foot Tours

Venue: Sparkly Frog boutique, 92 High St, Dunbar

Auchterarder and District Local History Association

Friday, September 16 2016, 7.30 pm

The Red Duchess? Katherine Murray, Duchess of Atholl,Scotlands First Woman MP

James Anderson, Archivist, Blair Castle

Venue: Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder

Friday, September 16 2016, All Day

Rediscovering Stirling’s Lost Broch

Venue: Stirling, Clifford Road, Westerlands House

Stirling Council

Saturday, September 17 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Saturday, September 17 2016, 1:30- 2:30pm

Chatter Books Author Visit: Keith Brumpton

Venue: Grangemouth Library, Bo’ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AG

Keith Brumpton, the author of the hilarious Rome and Away series of children’s books, goes “Roman” in the district and ends up in Grangemouth. This great event is suitable for children aged 7-12 years. Ticket price Free Booking: Contact the library on 01324 504690. Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 12 pm

Beginners Class

Ken Nisbet

Venue: Scottish Genealogy Society Library, 15 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL

This module is just what it says - for beginners. Ken Nisbet, who has many years experience in researching family history will take this class.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 2 pm

Community Heritage Conference 2016

Venue: Argyllshire Gathering Hall, Oban PA34 5NZ

Archaeology Scotland

Scotland’s Community Heritage Conference celebrates public archaeology, showcases community-led projects across Scotland and supports people as they explore their connection to the past. The event is open to anyone with an interest in history, heritage or archaeology, and includes excellent talks, interactive workshops, inspirational displays and stimulating networking opportunities.
Programme details: A final programme will be available shortly, but it will include talks on archaeological fieldwork and discovery in Tiree, Ardnamurchan and elsewhere in Argyll, and another by the DRB Scottish Women's History Group, who are recording the Scottish itinerary of anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass.
We'll also have a special session on community empowerment. New legislation coming into force this year will create new opportunities for local groups to acquire public buildings and adapt them for community use. We'll hear from groups involved in this process, and there will be experts on hand too, in what should be an exciting and important discussion on a new route to regenerating public assets across Scotland.
As always, there will be plenty of display space if you'd like to exhibit your own recent researches (tables provided), and our One Minute Mayhem slot gives you all the chance to stand up and make your own contribution on anything heritage-related (as long as you can do it in 60 seconds!) Contact the conference mailbox at chcscot@gmail.com to book your slot
Follow along and share your thoughts on Twitter with @chcscot and #CHCOban.
Tickets are priced at a very reasonable £10 so dont delay book your ticket today!

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Mythical Creatures

Christina Donald and Mike Sedakat

Venue: Collections Unit, on Barrack Street, Dundee, DD1 1PG

North Kessock & District Local History Society

Drop into the building's magnificent Lower Rotunda to learn about creatures from Celtic mythology with our curators Christina Donald and Mike Sedakat, and animal bone specialist Catherine Smith. Part of Door Open Days.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 5 pm

The Kessock Ferry Exhibition

Venue: North Kessock Village Hall

Old photographs & historic records, films, tea room, raffle, children's corner and much, much more. All Welcome … All Welcome, Free Entry

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 5 pm

Scotland's Community Heritage Conference

Venue: Argyllshire Gathering Halls, Breadalbane Street, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5NZ

Scotland's Urban Past

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:00-12:30pm

Heritage Coffee Morning

Venue: Austin’s Bakery on South St Elgin

The Moray Society

As part of Doors Open Day Moray, we are delighted to hold a coffee morning in Moray Bridge Club. The Bridge Club was, until the 1960’s, the cafe / restaurant of Austin’s Bakery on South St Elgin. The rooms are exactly as they were at that time. Ticket price Free Booking: Phone: 01343 543675 Email: curator@elginmuseum.org.uk Website: http://elginmuseum.org.uk/whats-on-2/

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:00am-15:30pm

Moredun Top Family Fun Day

Venue: Moncreiffe Hill, Tay Car Park

AOC Archaeology Group

Join us for a day of fun at the fort! From the Tay Car Park follow the trail to investigate the past in our pop up museum, build some dens, get creative with woodland art, visit the excavation and then have a go at digging. Please be prepared for all weather, and wear sturdy footwear for the walk to the site. All activities are on a drop in basis. The last hillfort tour is at 3pm. For more information contact: Lisa Snedden Tel: 01738 475267 lisa.snedden@pkht.org.uk Ticket price Free Booking: Lindsey Gibb, Linsdey.Gibb@pkht.org.uk, 01738 477086 Website: www.taylp.org

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:00am-16:00pm

Dig Langside

Venue: Langside Parish Church, Ledard Road, G42 9QU

Langside Community Heritage

This is a free and child friendly community event, with hands-on digging etc, suitable for all ages and abilities. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket price Free

Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11 am - 3.30 pm

Along the Don at Kildrummy

Venue: Meet at lay-by with picnic tables on A97 at Kildrummy, AB33 8QT, Grind reference NJ470178

Explore the natural and cultural heritage of this part of Donside, including historic Kildrummy Kirkyard and enjoy scenic views over the river on this guided walk. Suitable for adults & accompanied children aged 8+ able to walk about 6.5 miles mainly on tracks & quiet roads with gradual ascent/descent. Bring suitable outdoor clothing including waterproofs, stout footwear + food/drink. Event organised by Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service for Scottish Archaeology Month in support of Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design. Booking required.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11 am - 4 pm

Renaissance Schiltron

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Aberdeen City and Shire Archives

Edinburgh castle is steeped in war. Troops loyal to James Vs widow, Marie de Guise held it during the English invasion of the Rough Wooing in 1544 and during attacks by the Lords of the Congregation during the reformation in 1560, nearby Leith being besieged instead given Edinburgh’s formidable strength. During the Marian Civil War following Mary Queen of Scots forced abdication it was held by her supporters during the “Lang siege” of 1573. Come and see how the Scots of this era fought with pikes in schiltrons and have a go yourself. An event for the whole family to get involved in and enjoy.
This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

Memories of Broadford Works

Venue: Town and County Hall, Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1AQ

The day will include: 'The absent Richards and Maberly mystery': a talk on the early owners of the Broadford Works by Mark Watson, Historic Environment Scotland (talk between 14:00 and 14:45) Exhibition of materials from Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives, Aberdeen City Museums & Galleries, and Aberdeen Journals’ photograph archive Screening footage of the Broadford Works in its heyday from the National Library of Scotland’s Moving Image Archive collections Children's activities If you worked at Richards and would like to contribute to the event there will be an opportunity to add your memories to a plan of the site, sign up for an oral history interview and bring along any mementoes you have of your time at Broadford Works to add to the archive’s collection. For further information, or if you would like to take part in an interview but cannot attend the event, please contact Katy at archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk or on 01224 481775.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11:00am-12:00pm

Chatter Books Author Visit: Keith Brumpton

Venue: Meadowbank Library, Stevenson Avenue, Polmont, FK2 0GU.

Keith Brumpton is the author of the hilarious “Rome and Away” series of children’s books. The books are based in ancient Britain and surround a mystery gang trying to sabotage the Gladiator Games. It’s down to Antonius Pantonius, private detective, and his side-kick, Cora Decorum, to go undercover and track down the culprits. Hear more about the books and meet the author at this fun free event, repeated in Grangemouth later. For children aged 7-12 years. Ticket price Free Booking: Contact Meadowbank on 01324 503870.www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/libraries Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Saturday, September 17 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Tales from the Battlefield

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Saturday, September 17 2016, 12 pm - 4 pm

Estate Walk - the Designed Landscape

Venue: Abbotsford, Melrose TD6 9BQ

The Abbotsford Trust

Go on an extensive estate walk with our specialist guides to explore Scott’s designed landscape and its archaeology. This tour is part of the Borders Heritage Festival and Melrose Paths, so take this special opportunity to see the estate from a new perspective and listen to our knowledgeable guides' stories. The tour meeting point is at the Abbotsford Visitor Centre, with the tour starting at 12 noon and lasting until 16:00. Due to the extensive nature of this walk, it is recommended to wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch.
To book, please call us on 01896 752043 or buy your tickets in person at our Visitor Centre. This is a free event but booking is recommended as spaces are limited.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Saturday, September 17 2016, 2 pm and 3 pm

East Linton’s Agricultural, Horticultural and Artistic Heritage

Venue: The Stables, Prestonkirk Church East Linton

Anglo-Scottish Family History Society

Learn about East Linton’s agricultural, horticultural and artistic heritage with a talk and visit to Prestonkirk graveyard. Meet at The Stables at Prestonkirk where teas will be available and there will be an exhibition on the work of the Horticultural Society in East Linton. This event is organised by the East Linton Horticultural Society and East Lothian Antiquarian and Field Naturalists’ Society. No booking required. Free.

Saturday, September 17 2016, 2.00 pm

Ancestral Breakthroughs

Venue: Manchester Central Library

Saturday, September 17 2016, 2.30pm-4.30pm

Aberdeen's Lost Mansions

David Miller

Venue: Unitarian Church Centre

Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society

Saturday, September 17 2016, 6 pm - 7 pm

The Romans in Dumfries and Galloway

Rebecca Jones

Venue: St Ninian’s Hall, Isle of Whithorn

Friends of Ninian and Whithorn

The lecture is free and open to all. Bookings may be made for supper after the lecture, at £20.00 per head, with Jane Murray, Secretary to The Friends, Auchenmalg House, Auchenmalg, Glenluce, Wigtownshire, DG8 0JS Tel: 01581 500 205; email: murraydervaird@btinternet.com

Saturday, September 17 2016, 7:00-8:00pm

Cromarty Ghost Walk

Venue: Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum

Saturday, September 17 2016, All Day

Rediscovering Stirling’s Lost Broch

Venue: Stirling, Clifford Road, Westerlands House

Stirling Council

Saturday, September 17 2016, All Day

Big Roman Day at Kinneil

Venue: Kinneil House

Historic Kinneil House, built next to the Antonine Wall, is open for free tours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission 3.30 p.m.) There will also be a family fun day in the surrounding Kinneil Estate, including a Roman encampment starring the Antonine Guard re-enactment group, dressing up for children, orchard and craft events. Kinneil Museum will also be open. Free, just turn up (children must be accompanied by an adult). Use the postcode EH51 0PR. The Friends of Kinneil, Historic Environment Scotland, Falkirk Community Trust and partners. http://www.kinneil.org.uk (Part of Doors Open Days in Falkirk district http://j.mp/dod-falkirk) Get updates at www.facebook.com/kinneil and www.twitter.com/kinneil Ticket price Free Booking: info@bigromanweek.org.uk Website: http://www.kinneil.org.uk/

Sunday, September 18 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Sunday, September 18 2016, 10 am - 12 pm

Mysteries of Medieval Morham

Now a quiet picturesque hamlet, Morham was once an important place associated with some of the great events and people of Scotland’s past. Join East Lothian Council Archaeology Service for a guided walk to explore the hidden history of the village. Booking required. Free. email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk

Sunday, September 18 2016, 10:30 -1:00pm

The Antonine Wall Community Conference

Venue: Hippodrome Cinema, Hope Street, Bo’ness, EH51 0AA

Community representatives join Roman experts for a conference about the World Heritage Site. Key speakers include leading Roman expert Dr David Breeze, formerly of Historic Scotland, and National Museums of Scotland’s Dr Fraser Hunter. At Hippodrome Cinema, Hope Street, Bo’ness, EH51 0AA. Conference begins at 10.30 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. sharp. Doors open at 10 a.m. The café pod will be open to sell food and drinks. The conference is free to attend, but tickets must be booked in advance through the link below. Organised by The Friends of Kinneil in association with Falkirk Council and Falkirk Community Trust. Book FREE places at the conference here. Problems? Call 01506 823714. Ticket price Free Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/antonine-wall-community-conference-tickets-27083847517 Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/antonine-wall-community-conference-tickets-27083847517

Sunday, September 18 2016, 10:30am-12:00pm

Make it at the Museum: Cardboard Machines

Venue: National Museum of Scotland, Learning centre, Level 4

Cut, fold, punch and glue to create a marvellous mechanism then use cams, cranks and levers to bring your machine to life. Ticket price Cost: £10/£8 Booking: Call 0300 123 6789 or book online at www.nms.ac.uk/scotland Website: http://nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/make-it-cardboard-machines/

Sunday, September 18 2016, 11 am - 3 pm

Active Archaeology

Venue: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

Discover what life was like in the Iron Age by meeting characters from the past and trying out skills from the period. Meet colourful characters, discover some artefacts uncovered within Holyrood and try your hand at being a real life archaeologist.

Sunday, September 18 2016, 11 am - 4 pm

Renaissance Schiltron

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Sunday, September 18 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Tales from the Battlefield

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Sunday, September 18 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm

Day at the Museum - See Behind the Scenes

Venue: Eyemouth Museum & Tourist, Information Centre. Auld Kirk, Manse Road, Eyemouth. TD14 5JE

Musselburgh Conservation Society

Sunday, September 18 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Tour of Pinkie House & Chapel

Venue: Loretto School, Musselburgh

The tour will include the exterior and interior of Pinkie House, with its fine grounds, plaster ceilings and painted gallery and the interior of Loretto Chapel, with its fine organ, memorials and large stained glass windows. The tour is provided by Musselburgh Conservation Society. Booking required. Free. email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk

Sunday, September 18 2016, 2:00pm

Walk the Wall: Bo'ness to Kinneil Roman Fortlet

Venue: Bo’ness Library at Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, EH51 0AH

Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership

Join archaeologist Geoff Bailey as he leads a walk from Bo’ness town centre, along the John Muir Way, to Kinneil’s Roman Fortlet (via Kinneil Museum). Leaves outside Bo’ness Library at Scotland’s Close, Bo’ness, EH51 0AH at 2 p.m. Around 2.5 miles each way. Free. No need to book, just turn up. Organised by Falkirk Community Trust in association with The Friends of Kinneil. www.kinneil.org.uk Ticket price Free Website: https://bigromanweek.wordpress.com/events/

Sunday, September 18 2016, 7 pm - 8.30 pm

Archaeology of the Ken Valley

Andrew Nicholson

Venue: Gordon Memorial Hall, St Ninians’ Castle Douglas, DG7 1EX

Andrew Nicholson, Dumfries & Galloway Council’s Archaeologist and local history enthusiast, has been packing out venues across the region with his easily accessible and informative introductions to archaeology. In association with the Galloway Glens Scheme, Andrew will be giving an overview of the Archaeology of the Ken Valley and what this tells us about human settlement through the ages. A whistle-stop tour of the last 8,000 years, this will be of appeal to anyone with an interest in archaeology or simply the history of the area.

Sunday, September 18 2016, 7:00-8:30pm

Archaeology of the Ken Valley

Venue: Gordon Memorial Hall, St Ninians’ Castle Douglas, DG7 1EX

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Andrew Nicholson, the Council’s Archaeologist, will be giving an overview of the Archaeology of the Ken Valley and what this tells us about human settlement through the ages. A whistle-stop tour of the last 8,000 years, this will be of appeal to anyone with an interest in archaeology or simply the history of the area. Ticket price Free Booking: Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership, 01387 273984 Website: http://www.gallowayglens.org/

Sunday, September 18 2016, All Day

Rediscovering Stirling’s Lost Broch

Venue: Stirling, Clifford Road, Westerlands House

Stirling Council

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History talks and events 5 - 11 Sep 2016

30/8/2016

East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 5 - 11 Sep 2016

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, September 5 2016, 10 am - 3 pm

Dirleton Paddock Dig

Venue: Dirleton Green, next to the Old Manse

Come and visit the excavation to see Gullane and Dirleton History Society uncover Dirleton’s past. The dig seeks to explore the history of the village, and to find remains of a building dating back to the 17th to 18th century. No booking required. Drop-in event. Free. Runs until 11 September.

Monday, September 5 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Angus Archives Drop-In

Venue: Angus Archives, Forfar

Drop into Angus Archives and explore historic buildings from ballrooms to castles. Craft activities and refreshments available.

Monday, September 5 2016, 10:00am-3:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Coldingham Circular

Venue: Coldstream

Following the pathways of 12th century monks and nuns, we walk past Jacob's Well and the runaway Marriage House, along the salmon-fishing river Tweed to Lennel village and up to Oxenrig Farm. Along quiet roads, farm paths and tracks, joining the beautiful Hirsel policies at Dunglass Woods and back to Coldstream. Ticket price £4 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-2/

Monday, September 5 2016, 12.00 pm - 2 pm

Secret's of Stirling's Old Town 2

Murray Cook, Stirling Council Archaeology

Venue: Central Library, Corn Exchange, Stirling, FK8 2HX

Stirling Council

Explore Scotland's best preserved Medieval City, steeped in blood and battles with Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s Archaeologist. Duration 2 hours. Easy going but steep hills, Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk

Monday, September 5 2016, 6 pm - 7 pm

Dundee Since The War - City Life Old and New

Andrew Murray Scott

Venue: Carnoustie Library, High Street, Carnoustie DD7 6AN

An illustrated talk by Andrew Murray Scott, author of several local history titles. Andrew will consider familiar landscapes and aspects of city life over the year seven decades, and some new landscapes which have replaced them.

Monday, September 5 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm

Get started with your family history

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Stewarton and District Historical Society

Come with an idea of what you want to discover and bring your earliest family birth, marriage, death certificate or more certificates, if possible.

Monday, September 5 2016, 7.30 pm

The Gaiety Theatre

Jeremy Wyatt

Venue: John Knox Church Hall, High Street, Stewarton

An Ayrshire favourite built in 1902. The Executive Director of the Ayr Gaiety Partnership tells of the theatre's history and its reopening as a charitable trust. Members £1 Non-members £2.

Monday, September 5 2016, 9:00am-5:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Maxton to Cessford (St.Cuthbert's Way)

Venue: Coldstream

his is Day 2 of St.Cuthbert's Way. We follow a section of Dere Street, a Roman road, over Lilliardsedge and into the policy woodlands of Monteviot Estate, crossing the River Teviot before heading out through a good mix of woodland and farmland habitat with fine views across Teviotdale. Ticket price £10 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-2/

Monday, September 5 2016, 9:30am-5:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Coldingham Circular

Venue: Coldstream

We follow footpaths and a stretch of quiet road, then a path through the nature reserve to the cliff tops with spectacular views of the Berwickshire coastline, returning via Mire Loch and St. Abb's harbour village, finishing at Coldingham. Ticket price £10 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-2/

Monday, September 5 2016, 9:30am-5:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Burnmouth to Coldingham

Venue: Coldstream

We descend to the attractive fishing village of Burnmouth and follow the coast path to Eyemouth, passing by the harbour and then taking the coast path to Coldingham and its priory. Ticket price £10 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-2/

Monday, September 5 2016, All Day

Book of Deer 2016

Venue: Old Deer village

Cameron Archaeology Ltd

Book of Deer 16 funded by Aberdeenshire Council will be carrying out further research around the village of Old Deer. We will be test pitting in various locations including the Old Deer Church, Kemp Hall, Episcopalian Church and various gardens. There will be an open day and visits from local schools. Come along and volunteer or visit and see what we are up to. Ticket price Free

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 1 pm - 2 pm

Celts: Art and Identity

Dr Fraser Hunter, National Museums Scotland

Venue: Smith Museum, Dumbarton Road, FK8 2RQ

Stirling Council

Join Dr Fraser Hunter, Principal Curator: Iron Age & Roman Collections, National Museums of Scotland in a lecture exploring Stirling’s Celts and their art! Free entry, no booking required, though donations to the Smith appreciated!

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 1:00-2:00pm

Tour of House and Garden with Head Gardner

Venue: House Of, Dun, Montrose DD10 9LQ

Academy Street Townscape Heritage Project

Join us for a tour of the house gardens with the Head Gardener. If you are a keen gardener or would just like to find out more, this tour is a must. A small group will be personally guided by our head gardener through the policies surrounding the property, as an added treat a visit to the walled kitchen garden to see the work of the volunteers on the estate, the tour of the gardens will then move to our café and join the head gardener for afternoon tea. There will be a Q&A session for you to ask the expert any gardening questions Ticket price £15 Booking: For further information please call 01674 810266 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/House-Of-Dun-and-Montrose-Basin-Nature-Reserve/Angus-Heritage-week/

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10 am - 1.30 pm

Workshop Two: Mapping the changes in Inverness

Venue: Highland Archive Centre, Bught Park, Inverness

Explore the Archives collections of historic maps, census records, valuation rolls and sasine registers and more. Discover and share answers to the following questions: What are the earliest maps we have that show Academy Street? How has the street changed over time? Are the uses of buildings shown? What are the different trades? Is there a pattern to the use of the street? Who owned the buildings/rented them? £3.50, per workshop or £6 if booking for both together. Advance booking is essential, in person at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, call 01463 237114 or email cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Angus Archives Drop-In

Venue: Angus Archives, Forfar

Drop into Angus Archives and explore historic buildings from ballrooms to castles. Craft activities and refreshments available.

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10 am - 5 pm

Kirriemuir War Memorials

Venue: Gateway to the Glens Museum, High Street, Kirriemuir DD8 4BB

Continuing the series of exhibitions over the four year centenary of World War 1, and to celebrate the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, this exhibition will display designs and plans submitted by architects for the Kirriemuir War Memorial. The memorial was unveiled in 1923 by Mabel, Dowager Countess of Airlie. 6 Sep to 19 Sep. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10.00am – 12.30pm

Hillforts to Mansions: A walk through the Grand Architecture of the North Berwick countryside

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10.30 am - 12 pm

Kelso Past and Present – A town walk in Kelso

Christine Henderson

Venue: Kelso Town Hall, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7HF

Join Four Border Abbeys U3A for Kelso Past and Present – A town walk in Kelso. Christine Henderson will lead a walk around the Historic centre of Kelso relating the History of the Town and the buildings old and new on the way. As the walk will be on a variety of terrain (grassed areas, riverside footpaths, pavements and some cobbles) sturdy footwear should be worn.

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10.30 am - 4 pm

Highland Militia

Venue: Fort George, Inverness Terrace, Inverness IV2 7TD

After the 1715 Jacobite uprising, Highland clans were forming militias in defence for the government. Ardent support for the king, at least in public. But were these militias pure of intent, or did the harbour Jacobite ambitions? Come along and find out today. At 10.45-11.30am, 12:00-12.45pm, 1.45-2.30pm, 3.15-4:00pm
This performance is included in the Fort George admission price.

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Extra Walk - Coldstream's Delights

Venue: Coldstream

Walk around Coldstream and its neighbouring paths. Pathways can be viewed on the community website www.coldstream.co Ticket price free Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-3/

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 10:30-12:00am

Four Border Abbeys U3A Walk - Kelso Past and Present

Venue: Kelso Town Hall Kelso, Roxburghshire. TD5 7HF

University of the Third Age

10.30am outside Kelso Town Hall Kelso, Roxburghshire. TD5 7HF. Distance approximately 2 miles. Duration about 1½ hours with several stops. FREE. Join Four Border Abbeys U3A for Kelso Past and Present – A town walk in Kelso. Christine Henderson will lead a walk around the Historic centre of Kelso relating the History of the Town and the buildings old and new on the way. As the walk will be on a variety of terrain (grassed areas, riverside footpaths, pavements and some cobbles) sturdy footwear should be worn Ticket price Free Website: https://www.facebook.com/bordersheritagefestival

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 2 pm

HMS Argyll

John Fulton

Venue: Signal Tower Museum, Ladyloan, Arbroath DD11 1PU

Fascinating talk on HMS Argyll, which hit the Bell Rock reef, by John Fulton. John Fulton is the author of the children's book about the HMS Argyll which struck the Inchcape Rock and sunk during the Great War of 1914-1918. Come along and hear some readings from John with a chance to have copies of the book personally signed.

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 2 pm - 3 pm

The Architecture of Montrose

Sandy Munro

Venue: Montrose Library, High Street, Montrose DD10 8PH

Come along to the Montrose memories meeting, meet Sandy Munro and find out about the town’s architectural heritage.

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 2 pm - 3 pm

Bits of Old Arbroath

Fiona Scharlau

Venue: Arbroath Library, Gallery 1, Hill Terrace, Arbroath DD11 1AH

Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership

Enjoy a talk with photographic images by Fiona Scharlau, Senior Archivist, looking at historic buildings past and present.

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Tasting Through Time: Free Cookery Course

Venue: 55 Victoria Street Larkhall ML9 2BW

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 6:30-8:00pm

Culross Heritage Walk

Venue: Culross

Join our Cultural Heritage Office Kirsty McAlister for an informative walk around the historic town of Culross. The town is the most complete example in Scotland today of a Burgh of the 17th and 18th centuries and with the beautiful buildings and cobbled streets, it's not hard to imagine being there 200 years ago. This event is open to everyone and participants are advisd to dress appropriately for the weather. Please note that booking is essential and that the meeting place will be determined a the time of booking. To book, or for further information, please email info@innerforthlandscape.co.uk or call 01324 831568. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.innerforthlandscape.co.uk/eventscal/2014-11-04-09-43-23/25-leaving-a-legacy/26-developing-our-skills/76-researching-our-local-heritage/391-culross-heritage-walk

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 7.30 pm

The History of the City of Glasgow Police

Alastair Dinsmore

Venue: Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6BB

Mearns History Group

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 9:00am-5:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Cessford to Kirk Yetholm (St.Cuthbert's Way)

Venue: Coldstream

This is day 3 of the St.Cuthbert's Way. A minor road is followed past Cessford Castle and on through the interesting village of Morebattle. After crossing the Kale Water we climb Wideopen Hill, the highest point on SCW with fine views into the Cheviot Hills and across the Tweed valley, descending to the Bowmont Water which we follow to Kirk Yetholm. Ticket price £10 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-3/

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 9:00am-5:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Town Yetholm, Curr Burn, Pennine Way, Schil and Kirk Yetholm

Venue: Coldstream

Initial easy low level walk to the Curr Burn. A clear path up the valley to join the Pennine Way, up to the Schil for wonderful views and the on to the Pennine Way, along the Border line, to Kirk Yetholm. Ticket price £9 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-3/

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 9:30am-4:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Norham to Coldstream

Venue: Coldstream

From the pretty village of Norham with its ancient castle, the route largely follows the side of the river Tweed, along farm paths and tracks to Cornhill and Coldstream Ticket price £6 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-3/

Tuesday, September 6 2016, 9:30am-4:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Twizel Bridge to Etal Village, Heatherslaw Mill (rail)

Venue: Coldstream

visit to Twizel Castle then a walk along the banks of the river Till from historic Twizel Bridge (re battle of Flodden 1513) to Etal village and another castle, a quaint pub and thatched roof cottages. A chance to see plenty of wildlife, including kingfishers and dippers. We can also offer a short train ride to Heatherslaw Mill (museum, craft shops, cafe). The train ride takes approx 20 minutes for a return journey. Ticket price £7 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-3/

Tuesday, September 6 2016, All Day

Book of Deer 2016

Venue: Old Deer village

Cameron Archaeology Ltd

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 1 pm

House of Dun Mausoleum

Venue: House of Dun, Dun, by Montrose DD10 9LQ

Enjoy a visit to the Dun Mausoleum, an award winning restoration, for a presentation by David Chouman, principle consultant on the works. Followed by afternoon tea. Numbers are limited, so booking is essential. £15

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 1 pm - 2 pm

Celts: Art and Identity

Dr Fraser Hunter, National Museums Scotland

Venue: The McManus, Albert Square, Meadowside, Dundee, DD1 1DA

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Dr Fraser Hunter, principal curator of Iron Age and Roman collections at the National Museums of Scotland will speak about the spectacular mirrors on loan to The McManus as part of the Reflection on the Celts Spotlight tour which accompanies the Celts : Art and Identity exhibition currently on at the National Museums Scotland. Before the talk there will be an opportunity to view the Reflection on the Celts exhibition.

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 1 pm - 2 pm

In the Hands of the Hammermen: Exploring recently acquired objects, their makers and the heritage of historic Highland silver

Cait McCullagh

Venue: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Wynd, Inverness, IV2 3EB

Curious about historic silversmithing? In this lecture, curator Cait McCullagh will share recent research and discoveries concerning a selection of historic silver pieces and associated items recently acquired into the IMAG collections. Discover the able minds and hands of Inverness’ ‘Hammermen’ and enjoy this examination of some exquisite and rare elements of Highland crafting.
£3.50 Booking is essential, in person at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, call 01463 237114 or email cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 1.30 pm

House of Dun Tour

Venue: House of Dun, Dun, by Montrose DD10 9LQ

Enjoy a tour of the collection led by the head housekeeper with close up views of the ceramics and furniture, and conservation in action. Followed by afternoon tea. Numbers are limited, so booking is essential. £15

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 1:00-3:30pm

Tour of House with Head Housekeeper

Venue: House Of, Dun, Montrose DD10 9LQ

Join us for a private behind the scenes tour of the House of Dun. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? How the collection is looked after? What's behind the closed doors? Well this is the tour for you, our head housekeeper will be taking you on a private tour of the house showing you the behind the scenes work that goes on to preserve and present the house. Have a look inside pieces of furniture get up close to the furniture. Ticket price £15 Booking: For further information please call 01674 810265 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/House-Of-Dun-and-Montrose-Basin-Nature-Reserve/Angus-Heritage-Week-Tour-of-House-with-Head-Housekeeper/

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 1:00-3:30pm

Restoration of Dun Mausoleum

Venue: House Of, Dun, Montrose DD10 9LQ

David Chouman principle consultant for the project will be taking you through the challenges of restoring such a significant building. The talk will be presented in the library at Dun then over the den to the Mausoleum to seethe building and finally the cafe for afternoon tea. Ticket price £1.5 Booking: For further information please call 01674 810264 Website: http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/House-Of-Dun-and-Montrose-Basin-Nature-Reserve/Angus-Heritage-Week-Restoration-of-Dun-Mausoleum/

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 10 am - 12 pm

Mysteries of Medieval Morham

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Angus Archives Drop-In

Venue: Angus Archives, Forfar

Drop into Angus Archives and explore historic buildings from ballrooms to castles. Craft activities and refreshments available.

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 10.30 am - 4 pm

Highland Militia

Venue: Fort George, Inverness Terrace, Inverness IV2 7TD

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 10:00am

Standing Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse Village Walk

Venue: Standing Stones of Stenness

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 10:30am-3:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Hume Castle

Venue: Coldstream

The walk will go ahead if there is more than 8 walkers. It's a tour of the Hume area, with beautiful views, and a guided tour of Hume castle. Ticket price £7 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-4/

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 11:15am; 12:00pm; 12:45pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:15pm; and 4:00pm

Scotland’s National Hero

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 2 pm

Bell Rock

Kirsten Coupar

Venue: Signal Tower Museum, Ladyloan, Arbroath DD11 1PU

A presentation by Kirsten Coupar, full of interesting Bell Rock and Signal Tower images not often seen. There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the event. Refreshments will be provided. Spaces are limited to please book in advance.

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 2 pm - 3 pm

Dundee Since The War, City Life Old and New

Andrew Murray Scott

Venue: Forfar Library, West High Street, Forfar DD8 1BA

An illustrated talk by Andrew Murray Scott, author of several local history titles Andrew will consider familiar landscapes and aspects of city life over the year seven decades, and some new landscapes which have replaced them.

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 2 pm - 3 pm

Guided Tour of St Rules Church and Graveyard

Margaret Copland

Venue: St Rules Church, Church Street, Monifieth, DD5 4JG

East Renfrewshire's Heritage Collection

Enjoy a tour led by Margaret Copland of Monifieth Local History Society and hear the story of those who lived in the town in the past. The present church dates from 1812 and during its construction, famous Monifieth Pictish stones were discovered.

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Local and family history drop-in

Venue: Barrhead Foundry

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 3 pm - 4 pm

Guided Walk of Kirriemuir and its Historic Buildings

Venue: Meet outside Gateway to the Glens, 32 High Street, Kirriemuir DD8 4BB

Meet at the Gateway to the Glens Museum and enjoy a guided walk around the streets and closes nearby, our short tour will include a brief history of the development of the town and notable buildings. Please note the walk is weather dependent.

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm

Witch Walk

Venue: The Meffan, West High Street, Forfar

Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland

Discover the 17th century witches of Forfar and hear their story in the places associated with them.

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 7 pm

Union Street: College to Citadel' Talk

Dr Bill Brogden

Venue: Town and County Hall, Town House, Aberdeen

This year, the ACHT is inviting AHSS members to its annual lecture and drinks reception, to mark the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016. Free but please book your place by contacting Douglas Campbell on 01224 522755 or dcampbell@aberdeenheritage.org.uk

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 7.30 pm

The ‘Kingis’ Palace: A Medieval Palace revealed

Venue: The Trinity Centre Church Street, Haddington

Find out how digging in the early records revealed a forgotten medieval royal palace in Sidegate, Haddington. Helen Robertson will retrace her research, which suggests that ‘Sydgait’ was once an important royal centre, probably dating back to King David I of Scotland. This talk is provided by the Haddington and District Amenity Society. No booking required. Free.

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 9:00am-5:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Kirk Yetholm to Wooler (St.Cuthbert's Way)

Venue: Coldstream

This is Day 4 of St.Cuthbert's Way and it is the hilliest section of SCW, a traverse through the Cheviot Hills following generally good paths and tracks but crossing some quite exposed country before finishing at the old market town of Wooler - 'The 'Gateway to the Cheviots'. A good opportunity to see upland wildlife and iron-age settlements. Ticket price £10 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-4/

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 9:00am-5:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Akeld, Carey Burn, Wooler

Venue: Coldstream

Leaving Akeld, the walk skirts Humbleton Hill (battle of Homildon Hill 1402) with panoramic views of Milfield Plain and beyond. Heading along paths and tracks to the narrow valley of the delightful Carey Burn, The route then leads us along gorse-flecked paths, a short rocky scramble, and through woods and farmland to the town of Wooler. Ticket price £9 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-4/

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 9:30am-5:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Choicelees to Duns

Venue: Coldstream

Starting at Choicelees Farm, the walk is along a quiet road, then along a good track towards the masts and Snuffy Hole. From here good tracks take us along Langton Edge with lovely views and down through Duns Castle woods to Duns. Ticket price £8 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-4/

Wednesday, September 7 2016, 9:30am-5:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Edin's Hall Broch to Duns

Venue: Coldstream

: A scenic walk along the Whiteadder river to Edin's Hall Broch, one of very few ancient brochs in the South of Scotland, and over Cockburn Law with wonderful views over Berwickshire. We make our way through Duns Castle woods, past the lake, to Duns Law and Duns. Ticket price £9 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-4/

Wednesday, September 7 2016, All Day

Book of Deer 2016

Venue: Old Deer village

Cameron Archaeology Ltd

Thursday, September 8 2016, 1:00pm

Ring of Brodgar Walk

Venue: Ring of Brodgar

Thursday, September 8 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Angus Archives Drop-In

Venue: Angus Archives, Forfar

Drop into Angus Archives and explore historic buildings from ballrooms to castles. Craft activities and refreshments available.

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10 am - 5 pm

Jim Ratcliffe Photo Day

Venue: Signal Tower Museum, Ladyloan, Arbroath DD11 1PU

Jim Ratcliffe was a well known Arbroath photographer working in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Drop into the museum and help to identify the people and places in his many pictures. Refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10.30 am - 11.30 am

Brew and Blether

Venue: The Meffan, West High Street, Forfar

Reminiscence session looking at the Forfar Times photographs from the 1970’s. Come along and help identify the people in the photographs and enjoy a chat about 1970’s Forfar. Refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10.30 am - 4 pm

Highland Militia

Venue: Fort George, Inverness Terrace, Inverness IV2 7TD

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Another but different tour of Coldstream & district

Venue: Coldstream

Around Coldstream and district pathways. These can be viewed on the community website www.coldstream.co Ticket price Free Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-5/

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10:00am-5:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Etal, Roughting Linn, Ford

Venue: Coldstream

The walk starts at Etal and passes the Old Smithy, Hay Farm to Ford village. We descend through woods to Ford Moss, where the tall chimney is the remains of a former mining community, to Roughting Linn (prehistoric cup and ring markings) and back to Ford via country lanes, moorland and farmland. Ticket price £8 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-5/

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10:15am-3:45pm

Life in the Border 1914-1919 Exhibition

Venue: Borders Family History Society, 52 Overhaugh, St, Galashiels. TD1 1DP

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Thursday, September 8 2016, 10:30am-2:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Coldstream Circular

Venue: Coldstream

A walk along the banks of the river Tweed to Fireburn Mill where we cross into the Hirsel estate grounds, home of former Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home, and still lived in by the family. Through the woods, on good paths, past the Hirsel Lake and then on to Coldstream. Ticket price £4 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-5/

Thursday, September 8 2016, 2 pm

Tour of JM Barrie's Birthplace

Venue: JM Barrie's Birthplace, Brechin Road, Kirriemuir DD8 4BX

Gullane and Dirleton History Society

A tour of JM Barrie’s Birthplace led by an expert guide. A real must for any Barrie fans. Numbers are limited so booking is essential. £6.50

Thursday, September 8 2016, 2.30 pm - 5 pm

Discover Eyemouth Fort

Venue: Eyemouth Museum, Manse Road, Eyemouth, TD14 5JE

Thursday, September 8 2016, 2:00-3:30pm

Castle Paintings Tour

Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8HY

Lanarkshire Family History Society

Thursday, September 8 2016, 7 pm

Friends of Low Parks

Alan and Allan

Venue: GLO Centre, 78 Muir Street, MOTHERWELL. ML1 1BN

Thursday, September 8 2016, 7 pm - 8 pm

Three Towers Tour 1: Kirk of the Holy Rude

Venue: Church of the Holy Rude, St John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA

Stirling Council

An extremely rare chance to explore the Kirk’s medieval tower: from James IVth to Cromwell! NB there are lots of steps, Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk

Thursday, September 8 2016, 7.30 pm

Old Orkney Customs: Births, Marriages & Deaths

Tom Muir

Venue: St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall

Orkney Family History Society

Thursday, September 8 2016, 7.30 pm

The Princess, the Slave and the Weaver: From prehistory to potting sheds

Dr Daniel Rhodes

Venue: Haddington Town House

East Ayrshire Family History Society

Dr Daniel Rhodes (NTS) will talk on recent archaeological research by the National Trust for Scotland. No booking required. Cost £2 (free to Haddington History Society members).

Thursday, September 8 2016, 7.30 pm

Bennet House Restoration Culross

Brian Wilkinson

Venue: Queens Hall, Charlestown, KY11 3EG

Gellet Society

£2 for non-members

Thursday, September 8 2016, 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

The Kilmarnock I Remember

Frank Beattie

Venue: Johnnie Walker Bond, Strand Street Kilmarnock

Thursday, September 8 2016, 9:00am-5:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Wooler to Ford via Doddington

Venue: Coldstream

Following the St. Cuthbert's Way out of Wooler we cross the moor to Weetwood Bridge and take the path over Doddington Moor with its ancient settlements and marked stones. Then we follow the river Till and take farmland paths to the quaint village of Ford. Ticket price £9 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-5/

Thursday, September 8 2016, 9:00am-5:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Wooler to Fenwick (St.Cuthbert's Way)

Venue: Coldstream

This is Day 5 of the St.Cuthbert's Way. From Wooler we climb up to and cross Weetwood Moor (iconic views over Glendale and the Cheviot hills) and descend to Weetwood Bridge over the river Till, then by way of West Horton and Old Hazelrigg, we arrive at St. Cuthbert's Cave. We then go on woodland paths by Fawcet Hill and Blaewearie to Fenwick. Ticket price £10 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-5/

Thursday, September 8 2016, All Day

Book of Deer 2016

Venue: Old Deer village

Cameron Archaeology Ltd

Friday, September 9 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Friday, September 9 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Are your roots in the Borders ? Discover your family history or build your family tree

Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP

Friday, September 9 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Angus Archives Drop-In

Venue: Angus Archives, Forfar

Drop into Angus Archives and explore historic buildings from ballrooms to castles. Craft activities and refreshments available.

Friday, September 9 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Friday, September 9 2016, 10:30am-2:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Guided Tour of Flodden 1513 battlefield

Venue: Coldstream

You will start at the Branxton village car park and be guided to the Flodden memorial, then along designated pathways with interpretation boards every 200 yards. Then we steadily climb Branxton moor where the Scottish fatally rushed down, we see more interpretation boards, telling more about the logistics of the battle, then an ascent into the Branxton village where you can visit the unique garden with animal scupltures etc. We finish with a short tour of the medieval Branxton church. Ticket price £7 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-6/

Friday, September 9 2016, 11:00am-12:30pm

Brodick Castle Secrets Tour

Venue: Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park

Friday, September 9 2016, 11:30am-5:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Fenwick to Holy Island/Lindisfarne (St.Cuthbert's Way)

Venue: Coldstream

This is Day 6 and the final day of the St.Cuthbert's Way. The last short stage of St. Cuthbert's Way goes across farmland to the beginning of the Causeway to Holy Island/Lindisfarne at Beal. If the weather is clement the last part of the walk is along the pilgrims path, following stakes, over the sands to Holy Island village and the Priory. Ticket price £10 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-6/

Friday, September 9 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Friday, September 9 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Close Encounters - Discover Dunbar: Summer Foot Tours

Venue: Sparkly Frog boutique, 92 High St, Dunbar

Dumfries and Galloway Museums and Galleries

Friday, September 9 2016, 6.30 pm - 8 pm

Bullets, Ballistas and Burnswark: Exhibition Preview and Talk

John Reid

Venue: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries, DG2 7SW

For the last five decades, archaeological debate has surrounded the extraordinary complex of Roman earthworks at Burnswark Hill, near Middlebie. During the last half century, the two Roman camps which hold the largest native hill fort in Dumfriesshire in a vice-like grip, have been believed to be a Roman practice works. Now after a year of investigations supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, exciting new evidence is emerging of what really took place on this dark and foreboding hill.

Friday, September 9 2016, 7.30 pm

Summer Finds

Venue: German Speaking Church, Chalmers Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 1TW

Scottish Pottery Society

Friday, September 9 2016, 9:30am-3:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Flodden to Coldstream via Pallinsburn

Venue: Coldstream

From Branxton village the route, on country lanes, farmland and moorland goes round part of the Flodden battlefield, where the historian will give a short explanation, then past Pallinsburn House (built 1763 in Jacobean style), down Muggers' Loan (an old traders' lane) and back to Coldstream. Possible finish at Cornhill, for those who wish. Ticket price £6 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-6/

Friday, September 9 2016, 9:30am-4:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Flodden to Coldstream via Moneylaws

Venue: Coldstream

This is the battle of Flodden (1513) commemoration day and the walk starts at Branxton (Flodden) memorial car park. The memorial is only 400 yards away. The walk takes in a probable escape route for Scottish soldiers escaping from the battle field. We take in Moneylaws hill, Downham, Piper's Lonnen and Learmouth, before passing through Cornhill and on to Coldstream. The walk entails an initial climb-off path, the remainder of the walk is undulating but with a section of the old railway line. Possible finish for those who wish to end their walk at Cornhill shop. Ticket price £6 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-6/

Friday, September 9 2016, 9:30am-4:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Bowden Doors, St.Cuthbert's Cave, Belford

Venue: Coldstream

The walk begins alongside rough crags with panoramic views before climbing gently to forest tracks heading for St. Cuthbert's Cave. With views of the Cheviots and the coast the route is over rough heather, forest tracks and rich pastoral farmland to reach the former coaching town of Belford. Ticket price £10 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-6/

Friday, September 9 2016, All Day

Book of Deer 2016

Venue: Old Deer village

Cameron Archaeology Ltd

Saturday, September 10 2016, 1 pm

Commemoration at Pinkie Cleugh Memorial Stone

Venue: Pinkie Cleugh Memorial Stone, off Salter's Road, Wallyford

Annual commemoration of the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh (1547) at the memorial stone (off Salter’s Road, Wallyford, at the A1 junction). This event is arranged by the Old Musselburgh Club. No booking required. Free.

Saturday, September 10 2016, 1:00-3:00pm

Family Day

Venue: Baird Institute 3 Lugar Street Cumnock East Ayrshire KA18 1AD

East Ayrshire Leisure

Creative activities for all ages including Victorian Selfies and Arts & Crafts. The Baird Institute lies in the centre of the town of Cumnock and was opened in March 1891 to provide leisure facilities for local people and included a museum, billiard room and reading rooms. Today it holds collections of Mauchline Ware of world importance complimented by many items of Cumnock Pottery as well as a wide range of resources which relate to the history of Cumnock and the Doon Valley area – museum collections, archives, photographs, audio visual materials, books, maps and newspapers. One room is also dedicated to James Keir Hardie, founder of the Labour Party and contains many of his personal belongings. Combine this with a continually changing catalogue of contemporary art exhibitions and a range of events and workshops taking place throughout the year and a visit to the Baird Institute will be worthwhile, whatever your interest. Ticket price Free Website: http://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=eventdetail&id=4&eventid=2683#.V7QsUrgrKUl

Saturday, September 10 2016, 1:00-4:00pm

Blair Drummond House

Venue: Cuthil Brae, by Doune, FK9 4UT Take the access marked ‘’Cuthil Brae’’, near Kincardine parish church, off the A84 between Stirling and Doune.

Stirling Council

This grand Category B Listed baronial mansion, designed by architect J.C. Walker dates from 1872 and is set in its own ‘natural style’ designed landscape which dates from the late 1700s. Since 1977 it has been run by the Camphill Trust and is a home-from-home environment providing residential care, meaningful activities and friendship for people with learning disabilities in a unique family setting. There is good access to the mansion house and grounds. Have a guided tour of the house and grounds. Teas, coffees and delicious home baking will be available (funds for this go to Camphill’s Capital Development Appeal). Limited Disabled access; stairs and gravel drive. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 1:00-4:00pm

Port of Menteith Parish Church

Venue: FK8 3RA on the B8034 next to the Lake Hotel

Stirling Council

Port of Menteith is a Category B Listed church with a small, friendly congregation who are enthusiastic about encouraging and maintaining a Christian presence by the Lake of Menteith. The Lake islands have been a center of Christianity since mediaeval times and the historic ruins have a strong sense of the spirituality which infused worship there. Conscious of this precious heritage, we keep the flame of faith alive in the Kirk. The Port Kirk has served the people of Menteith for hundreds of years and the present building dates from Victorian times. Unfortunately no disabled access is available Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Logie Old Kirk

Venue: Logie Old Kirk, Stirling, FK9 4LB

Stirling Council

Logie Old Kirk has been a centre of Christianity for over 1500 years: explore its history with the Volunteers of the Logie Old Graveyard Group. No booking required!

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10 am - 4 pm

Putting on the Blitz

Venue: Newbattle Abbey College

Newbattle Abbey College

To celebrate the final stages of our exciting Heritage Lottery funded project at Newbattle Abbey College we welcome you to step back in time to share our fascinating World War II history. The day will feature an exhibition, documentary screening, curator’s talk, WWII vehicles, pop-up from the Mobile Military Museum, NAAFI, 1940s entertainment, storytelling and children’s activities. Free entry. Disabled access and lift available.

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10 am - 4.15 pm

Ben Lomond Clanscape

Venue: NTS Ben Lomond Ranger Base, Ardess Lodge, Rowardennan by Drymen, G63 0AR

Step Back in Time! Once upon a time, not so very long ago, there were small villages on the slopes of Ben Lomond. Ardess, just north of Rowardennan was one such place. The land was farmed, crops were grown, the woodlands were worked. People lived closer to nature using skills that aren’t commonly used today. Join us in learning some of these old ways.
Tea and Bannocks available from the camp fire kitchen, Music from the Scratchy Noises Fiddle Orchestra.
Entry Free Donations welcomed
The Forestry Commission have a £3 parking charge in place for Rowardennan CarPark we have very limited parking at Ardess please phone to make arrangements.

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10 am - 5 pm

Family History Day: Your History in Pictures & Film

Venue: John Gray Centre

Join the council’s Archive and Local History team for Family History Day. This year we’re looking at your family photographs and screening local films. Kids can come along too to try out our photobooth, watch vintage cartoons and get crafting. Find out how to care for your family photographs and papers; watch East Lothian Shorts – film footage taken from our collections; view our Memoryscape – memories collected for our oral history projects. Dr Hanita Ritchie will talk about going to the cinema in East Lothian and the day will finish with a Scottish feature film. Popcorn provided, why not bring along a jeely jar and reminisce! No booking required. Free. To find out more email history@eastlothian.gov.uk or call 01620 820695.

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm

St Saviour’s Church

Venue: 21 Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan FK9 4AY

Stirling Council

St Saviour’s, Bridge of Allan started in 1854, when a handful of people came together to form a congregation of the Scottish Episcopal Church ( ‘Piskies’ ). John Henderson was the architect of the original church on a Tractarian ( Oxford Movement ) early decorated nave & chancel formula and even the rectory next to the church was designed in a matching neo-gothic style with trefoil headed windows. On entering the church there is a fine font, made by William Pirret of Glasgow in 1873 & St Saviour’s also has particularly attractive stained glass. The piece de resistance is the West Window, believed to be designed by Robert Anning Bell and made at Stephen Adam Studio, Glasgow in 1922. In 2006 a member of the congregation, Malcolm Allan, wrote a book called, St Saviour’s at 150 - these are available at the back of the church which gives considerably more information about St Saviour’s. Unfortunately there is no disabled access. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm

Bridge of Allan Parish Church

Venue: 12 Keir Street

Stirling Council

This Category B Listed building was built in 1860 to designs by James Henderson, it was later enlarged by Robert Baldie. The church contains furnishings designed in 1904 by the eminent Scottish architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. There is an attractive timber roof and excellent stained glass windows and an organ by Lewis dating from 1884. Stirling Young Carers and Neuro Central will both take part in Stirling’s Doors Open Days in this venue, come along and find out about all the good work they do. Limited disabled access. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm

Cowane’s Hospital

Venue: 49 St John Street, Stirling FK8 1ED

Stirling Council

Cowane’s Hospital, dating from 1637, is an amazing Category A Listed historic E-plan building with its own bowling green and gardens. Saturday is not to be missed. This is your opportunity to see all your favourite Bloody Scotland crime writers take part in a competitive football match on the bowling green!!! Kick-off is at 1.30. Sunday is Cake Fest day. The national Festival of Architecture is in Stirling Doors Open Day 2016 11 and the day will be spent at Cowane’s creating a huge progressive map with models of Scotland’s most iconic buildings - on Scotland’s oldest known bowling green – all made entirely out of cake! As well as the history talks and a display all about the future restoration of this prominent Stirling building visitors can enjoy teas & coffees or stop for lunch if the cake fest and football make you hungry. Disabled access to ground floor. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm

Stirling Council Archives at the Engine Shed at Forthside

Venue: Viewfield Place, Stirling FK8 1NH

Stirling Council

The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ (over the spiky bridge footbridge from the train station) Find out the history of your house? Learn about the past of your local area? Search for your ancestors? The friendly and knowledgeable staff from Stirling’s Archives will help you start, whatever you’re researching. This year we are showcasing some of the older building plans that we hold at the Archives. Staff there on the day will be happy to tell you all about what we hold and how you can get started on research into whatever interests you. Limited disabled access Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm

The Battle of Bannockburn

Venue: NTS The Battle of Bannockburn Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, Stirling, FK7 0LJ

Stirling Council

Prepare for battle! 700 years after the Battle of Bannockburn, the multi award winning Battle of Bannockburn experience puts you right at the heart of the action. Stand shoulder to shoulder with medieval soldiers. Take command of your troops and control your own Battle of Bannockburn. Our comfortable café with mouth-watering menu, mini soft play and views to the surrounding countryside The centre will also be running Archery 11.00am - 4.00pm (small charge for charity), weapons handling and dressing up. Important. The exhibition has a timed performance entry similar to a Cinemas or Theatre. Spaces on this occasion will be allocated to a first come first served basis. Each session lasts for around 80 mins. Session times are 10.00am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1.00pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm & 4.00pm. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Bruce Memorial Church

Venue: St Ninian’s Road, Cambusbarron FK7 9NU

Stirling Council

Designed by prominent local architects, McLuckie & Walker, and built in1910 of rough-faced Polmaise stone, this art nouveau gothic church was originally a United Free Church. Visit this beautiful church at the heart of the village and discover its historic connection with Robert the Bruce. On Saturday and on Sunday afternoon enjoy the stunning Flower Festival with the theme: A Celebration of Village Life and take the opportunity to learn about all our church activities including our Connected Life vision and the projects we are running for the benefit of the whole community. On Sunday morning, everyone is welcome to join us for a Back to Church Sunday service with a mix of traditional and contemporary worship led by our minister Rev Graham Nash. There will be tea, coffee and home baking in the Church Hall on Saturday from 10am-12noon and on Sundy from 1-4pm. For more information visit http://www.cambusbarronchurch.org/ or send us a friend request on facebook. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm, 12:30pm-4:00pm

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Venue: Albert Place, Stirling FK8 2RG

Stirling Council

Holy Trinity, Stirling, dating from the late 1878 is a stunning Category A Listed church. Converted by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson in 1921 to commerorate the fallen of World War 1, the building and it’s interior are in near original condition. This church has particularly good examples of stained glass windows. On Saturday 10th the church will be open to visit from 10.00 and there will be guided tours at 14.30, 15.00 & 15.30. On Sunday 11th there will be guided tours every half hour. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm

Museum of Banff Open Days

Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE

Saturday, September 10 2016, 10:30am-2:30pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Coldstream to Castlelaw Motte (The Mount) and return

Venue: Coldstream

A walk through the Hirsel policies, past the Hirsel House to Dunglass Bridge and on to Charterpath Bridge where a path takes us up to The Mount, Castlelaw Motte and bailey standing high over the countryside, and back along the edge of farmland to Coldstream. Ticket price £4 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-7/

Saturday, September 10 2016, 11 am - 1 pm

Pinkie Cleugh Battlefield Walk

A guided walk over the site of the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh (1547). The tour will start from the ‘Roman’ Bridge over the Esk in Musselburgh, and take the route followed by the Scottish forces in the approach to their fateful encounter with the invading English Royal army. The walk will end at the battlefield Memorial Stone off Salter’s Road, Wallyford, in time for the annual commemoration ceremony of the battle, led by the Old Musselburgh Club. Walking is mostly on paved footpaths, but includes a section of steep steps leading up to St Michael’s Church, Inveresk. This event is provided by the Pinkie Cleugh Battlefield Group. Booking required. Free. email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk

Saturday, September 10 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Music through the Ages

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Meet King James V’s musician. He has been asked by the King to explain some of the music and instruments that the King expects in his court. He will also tell tales of these instruments, some of which may even be true! Ticket price: This performance is included in the Edinburgh Castle admission price. Booking: events@hes.scot, 0131 668 8885 Website: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/whats-on/event/?eventId=9bb5e630-4494-474b-b918-a5f600e503bf

Saturday, September 10 2016, 11:00am-3:00pm

Doors Open Day

Venue: Engine Shed

Visit the Engine Shed during Door Open Day and take a look ar the range of artefacts recovered from some of Scotland's most famous sites. Learn how to protect and conserve these artefacts and discover what they can reveal about Scotland's dynmanic heritage. Ticket price Free Booking: http://conservation.historic-scotland.gov.uk/engineshed Website: For more information email technicaleducation@hes.scot

Saturday, September 10 2016, 11:00am-4:00pm, 12:00-4:00pm

Church of the Holy Rude

Venue: 51 St John Street, Stirling FK8 1EA

Stirling Council

The highly visible Category A Listed Church of the Holy Rude is one of Stirling’s most important and imposing historic buildings. This beautiful building has been a place of worship for the past six hundred years and the dedicated staff will be happy to tell you all about its long and exciting history including the crowning of a king and why it has lots of shot-holes in the tower. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer have a chat with one of the staff while you’re visiting. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 11:am-3:00pm

Leighton Library

Venue: The Cross, Dunblane FK15 0QA

Stirling Council

At the centre of Old Dunblane is Scotland’s oldest purpose-built library still in existence. This Category A Listed building dates from 1684, it retains original internal furnishings and houses a large collection of books and information. Visit beautiful Dunblane and come and talk to the friendly and knowledgeable volunteers and learn about this wonderful old building. Unfortunately no disabled access as the building has forestairs Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 12.00 pm - 1 pm

John de Graham's Castle Tour

Venue: Carron Valley

Stirling Council

Sir John de Graham, Wallace’s ally, a veteran of The Battle of Stirling Bridge, who died at the Battle of Falkirk 1298, lived here! A guided tour of the medieval castle of one of Scotland’s heroes! Duration 1 hour, steep and uneven ground. Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk

Saturday, September 10 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm

Open Days at Cousland Smiddy

Venue: 31 Hadfast Road, Cousland, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. EH22 2NZ

Cousland Smiddy Trust

Saturday, September 10 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Athaneum/Steeple

Venue: 65 King Street, Stirling FK8 1DT

Stirling Council

A rare chance to see inside one of the most photographed buildings of Stirling Town. The Steeple was designed by William Stirling as a Doors Open Day 2016 7 gentlemen’s club and completed in 1816/7, the porch surmounted by a statue of William Wallace was added in 1859. See the beautiful original staircase and learn about the history of this prominent building at the top of King Street. Ticket price Free Booking: Booking is essential and places are limited, to book your place please call 01786 233 617 or email doorsopendays@stirling.gov.uk Limited disabled access, lots of spiral stairs to access interior. Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Conservation in Action

Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP

Scottish Fisheries Museum

Saturday, September 10 2016, 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Become an archaeologist!

Venue: Scottish Fisheries Museum, St Ayles, Harbourhead, Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AB

Pick up your spade and trowel as we become archaeologists for the day! Discover how we can use historical artefacts to learn about the past as we plan and carry out our own mock excavations. What objects will we discover? Ages 7-12; £3 per person. For bookings and enquiries call 01333 310628 or email enquiries@scotfishmuseum.org

Saturday, September 10 2016, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Brickwalls: bring one along

Venue: Activities Room, Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin, IV30 1HS

Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society

Saturday, September 10 2016, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Scottish Non-conformist records pre-1855

Bruce Bishop

Venue: Dumbarton Room, Royal Scots Club, 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE

Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society

Saturday, September 10 2016, 2:00-4:30pm

Scotland and Celtic Identity

Venue: National Museum of Scotland, Auditorium, Level 1

Can we say that Scotland is a Celtic nation? Join us for an engaging panel discussion on Scotland and Celtic identity chaired by Scottish journalist and author Neal Ascherson. This event will explore the history of our national, cultural and linguistic identities and their resonance for those in Britain, Ireland and the global Celtic diaspora. In association with The University of Edinburgh’s Department of Celtic and Scottish Studies. Ticket price £10, £8 members and concessions Booking: Book online atwww.nms.ac.uk/Scotland or call 0300 123 6789 Website: http://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/whats-on/scotland-and-celtic-identity/

Saturday, September 10 2016, 2:00-5:00pm

Mugdock Castle

Venue: Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Nr Milngavie G62 8EL (Located within Mugdock Country Park.)

Stirling Council

The lovely Mugdock Country Park is one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions. Within the park is the ruinous Mugdock Castle which dates back to the 1300’s and is a scheduled ancient monument. Come and learn about the castle and find out about all the other on-site heritage or stop for a break and some lunch. There’s always lots going on. http:// www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk/ Disabled access to grounds, there is no access to tower Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 7:00-8:00pm

Cromarty Ghost Walk

Venue: Hugh Miller's Birthplace Cottage & Museum

Glasgow Archaeological Society

Saturday, September 10 2016, 7:30pm

Magical Twilight Tours

Venue: Abbotsford house

The Abbotsford Trust

As the sun sets, take a beautiful twilight tour of the house and gardens. Soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy a refreshing iced Pimm's or soft drink to finish off the evening. These tours are part of the Borders Heritage Festival, so take this special opportunity to see the house as well as the walled gardens out of hours and listen to our knowledgeable guides who have fascinating stories to tell. Tours start at 19:30 and will last 1 1/2 hours to give you plenty of time to experience the magical atmosphere. Ticket price Adults £15 / Friends of Abbotsford £13.50 Booking: To book, please call us on 01896 752043 or buy your tickets in person at our Visitor Centre. Booking early is advised, as places are limited Website: http://www.scottsabbotsford.com/whats-on/view/magical-twilight-tours

Saturday, September 10 2016, 8:30am- 8:00pm

Trip and tour of Cragside House and the Anglo-Saxon Site of Maelmin

Venue: Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue

The coach will leave from outside the Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue at 8.30 a.m. After a brief stop en-route we should arrive at Cragside House, approximately 12 miles south of Alnwick, in time for lunch. Members may bring their own packed lunch or enjoy a meal or snack in one of the tearooms in the Visitor Centre. In the early afternoon we shall begin our tour of Cragside House, the extraordinary home of the Tyneside industrialist and innovator Sir William Armstrong. In 1878 it was the first house in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. Cragside House is now in the ownership of the National Trust and after a tour of this fascinating house members will have the opportunity of exploring the extensive grounds including woodlands, formal gardens, lakes and rocky crags. Later in the afternoon our coach will head for the modern day village of Milfield. Here, in Anglo-Saxon times was the royal township of Maelmin. At this site we’ll be able to view a series of reconstructions of local archaeological structures. We should arrive back in Glasgow approximately 8.00 p.m. Sturdy shoes are recommended. Places on the coach are limited and priority will be given to Society Members although non-members can be accommodated subject to a modest supplementary charge. Please contact Margaret King via the contact form to request a booking form. Members of National Trust must bring their Membership Cards. Ticket price Free for members, small donation for non-members Website: http://www.glasarchsoc.org.uk/index.php/activities/excursions/icalrepeat.detail/2016/09/10title=cragside-house-and-the-anglo-saxon-site-of-maelmin-northumberland/0/-/-?rp_id=28

Saturday, September 10 2016, 9:30am-12:30pm, 2:00-4:00pm

St Columba’s Church

Venue: Park Terrace, Stirling FK8 2NA

Stirling Council

With its tall square tower, this church is a landmark feature of the King’s Park area of Stirling. Come and visit this beautiful Category B Listed building. Built in 1902 by Messrs B Reynolds, a number of alterations have been made to this building, most recently the main hall has been refurbished with aid of a grant from CCF and now has a wellinsulated hall with underfloor heating supplied from an efficient heat exchange system. This is a fine example of a well-loved church with an active congregation and local community. Teas, coffee and cakes will be on sale during opening hours (any proceeds in aid of church funds). Disabled access with ramp Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Saturday, September 10 2016, 9:30am-5:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Westnewton, Elsdonburn Shank, Kirknewton

Venue: Coldstream

From Westnewton Bridge we take the path to Elsdonburn Shank, a remote farm near the Border and back over the hill by Ringchesters, an ancient fort, to join St.Cuthbert's Way and back to Kirknewton. Ticket price £8 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-7/

Saturday, September 10 2016, 9:30am-5:00pm

Scottish Borders Walking Festival- Kirknewton, College Valley, Hethpool Linn

Venue: Coldstream

From Westnewton Bridge we take the path to Hethpool Linn, along the College Burn to the memorial and back along the other side to Kirknewton, passing Hethpool Linn, a pretty waterfall. Ticket price £8 Website: http://www.borderswalking.com/walks/day-7/

Saturday, September 10 2016, All Day

The Battle of Stirling Bridge Anniversary

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

On the 11th September 1297 Wallace’s army was victorious at The Battle of Stirling Bridge. On 10th and 11th September the anniversary will be marked with a programme of special medieval themed activities at The National Wallace Monument including: Performances by costumed actors portraying key moments in the battle and in Wallace’s life Weapons demonstrations Dress-up costumes, face painting and special activities just for kids Falconry display (Saturday 10th only) Archery (Sunday 11th only) With special activities taking place on both days – it’s a great reason for visiting and enjoying everything which The National Wallace Monument has to offer. PLUS! We’re slicing 20% off admission prices over The Battle of Stirling Bridge Anniversary weekend – tickets can be booked online in advance, or purchased at the Monument. Ticket price Admission Prices: Adults: £9.99, Children £6.27

Sunday, September 11 2016, 1:00-4:00pm

Port of Menteith Parish Church

Venue: FK8 3RA on the B8034 next to the Lake Hotel

Stirling Council

Sunday, September 11 2016, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Alyth Museum Open Days

Venue: Alyth Museum, Commercial Street, Alyth, PH11 8AF

Sunday, September 11 2016, 10 am - 2 pm

In Wallace's Footsteps

Dr Murray Cook

Venue: Meet Legends Café, National Wallace Monument, Causewayhead, FK9 5LF

Stirling Council

Explore The Battle of Stirling Bridge on the Anniversary of Wallace's most famous victory, with Dr Murray Cook, Stirling Council’s Archaeologist. Duration 2 hours, some rough ground and lots of steps, wear appropriate clothes. Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk

Sunday, September 11 2016, 10 am - 4.15 pm

Ben Lomond Clanscape

Venue: NTS Ben Lomond Ranger Base, Ardess Lodge, Rowardennan by Drymen, G63 0AR

Sunday, September 11 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm

Stirling Youth Hostel

Venue: St. John Street, Top of the Town, Stirling FK8 1EA

Stirling Council

Take this opportunity to explore one of Scotland’s most popular hostels, a great base for discovering the Stirling area and meeting like-minded people with similar interests. This Category B Listed building was formerly the Erskine Church of 1824, which was destroyed in a fire, only the front facade remains. For more information about the Scottish Youth Hostel Association visit http://www.syha.org.uk/ Limited disabled access Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Sunday, September 11 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm

The Battle of Bannockburn

Venue: NTS The Battle of Bannockburn Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton, Stirling, FK7 0LJ

Stirling Council

Sunday, September 11 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm

Stirling Council Archives at the Engine Shed at Forthside

Venue: Viewfield Place, Stirling FK8 1NH

Stirling Council

Sunday, September 11 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Bruce Memorial Church

Venue: St Ninian’s Road, Cambusbarron FK7 9NU

Stirling Council

Sunday, September 11 2016, 10:00am-4:00pm, 12:30pm-4:00pm

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Venue: Albert Place, Stirling FK8 2RG

Stirling Council

Sunday, September 11 2016, 11.15am-12:00pm, 12.15-1:00pm, 2:00-2.45pm, 3:00-3.45pm

Music through the Ages

Venue: Edinburgh Castle

Sunday, September 11 2016, 11:00am-3:00pm

Doors Open Day

Venue: Engine Shed

Sunday, September 11 2016, 11:00am-3:00pm

Stirling Council Play Services

Venue: The Boy’s Club, 36 St John Street, Top of the Town, Stirling FK8 1EA

Stirling Council

The Boys Club is a well-loved Category B Listed building. Stirling Council has just had some repair works completed to the small gabled pediment and an original carved lintel above the mullioned window to Spittal Street, go along and have a look at the work. Play Services will be running a children’s event in the Main Hall and using the outside space. They will encourage the children to use photography & art activities to capture the child’s Doors Open Day 2016 19 perspective of buildings & architecture in the Top of the Town and create a presentation of the final images. They are currently researching the history of the Boys Club to be able to answer questions from visitors. Just drop in as all children’s activities are ongoing. Disabled access. Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Sunday, September 11 2016, 11:00am-4:00pm, 12:00-4:00pm

Church of the Holy Rude

Venue: 51 St John Street, Stirling FK8 1EA

Stirling Council

Sunday, September 11 2016, 12.00 pm - 4 pm

Day at the Museum - See Behind the Scenes

Venue: Eyemouth Museum & Tourist, Information Centre. Auld Kirk, Manse Road, Eyemouth. TD14 5JE

Sunday, September 11 2016, 12:00-3:00pm

Stirling Sheriff Court

Venue: Viewfield Place, Stirling FK8 1NH

Stirling Council

A great building for all ages, this impressive Category B Listed Gothic/ early Renaissance Sheriff Court building opened in 1875 and is always popular, especially with children (and big children). Tours of the court building, including the courtrooms, cells and other areas not normally open to visitors will be available for small groups as and when required, tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Disabled access Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Sunday, September 11 2016, 12:00-4:00pm

Athaneum/Steeple

Venue: 65 King Street, Stirling FK8 1DT

Stirling Council

Sunday, September 11 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm

Three Towers Tour 2: Cambuskenneth Abbey Tower

Venue: Cambuskenneth Abbey Tower, Cambuskenneth, FK9 5NH

Stirling Council

A rare chance to have a guided tour of the tower’s interior: from Pictish logboats to 17th century snipers and secret masons’ marks! NB there are lots of steps, Booking essential, contact Murray Cook cookm@stirling.gov.uk

Sunday, September 11 2016, 2 pm - 5 pm

Logie Old Kirk

Venue: Logie Old Kirk, Stirling, FK9 4LB

Stirling Council

Logie Old Kirk has been a centre of Christianity for over 1500 years: explore its history with the Volunteers of the Logie Old Graveyard Group. No booking required!

Sunday, September 11 2016, 2.30pm-4.00pm

A walk around old photographs of Gullane

Musselburgh Conservation Society

Sunday, September 11 2016, 2.30pm-4.30pm

Bridges of Musselburgh walking tour

A walk visiting the seven bridges over the River Esk at Musselburgh. The route explores the relationship of Musselburgh with the river, how this has shaped the physical form of the town and the historical changes that have occurred. This 3 km walk mostly follows paved pathways, but there are steps leading up the Roman Bridge. This event is provided by the Musselburgh Conservation Society. Booking required. Free. email bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk

Sunday, September 11 2016, 2:00-4:00pm

St Andrew’s Episcopal Church

Venue: Leny Rd., Callander FK17 8AL

Stirling Council

This stunning little Category B Listed Gothic church dates from 1857 is definitely worth visiting. The church is set back from the street and has a lovely lawn and large cedar tree with a sweeping driveway the main road. It has a cruciform-plan with a later 19th century half-octagonplan sanctuary. Full disabled access Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Sunday, September 11 2016, 2:00-4:00pm

Lecropt Church

Venue: Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NB (The entrance to the car park is just over ¼ of a mile west out of Bridge of Allan and ¾ of a mile from Junction 11 of A9/M9, Keir Roundabout)

Stirling Council

Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NB (The entrance to the car park is just over ¼ of a mile west out of Bridge of Allan and ¾ of a mile from Junction 11 of A9/M9, Keir Roundabout) This landmark Category A Listed building, is seen daily by thousands of people travelling on the M9. The tower protrudes from the treetops just north of Stirling near the Keir roundabout. The church, designed by William Stirling, was built in 1826. Don’t miss this chance to visit and see the spectacular windows and learn about the interesting history of this lovely church. Disabled access Ticket price Free Website: http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7529

Sunday, September 11 2016, 2:00-5:00pm

Mugdock Castle

Venue: Mugdock Country Park, Craigallian Road, Nr Milngavie G62 8EL (Located within Mugdock Country Park.)

Stirling Council

Sunday, September 11 2016, All Day

The Battle of Stirling Bridge Anniversary

Venue: The National Wallace Monument

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History talks and events 28 March - 3 April 2016

21/3/2016

Torrance Heritage and History Group

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 28 March - 3 April 2016

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 28 2016, 7.30 pm

Glasgow Humane Society

George Parsonage

Venue: Caldwell Halls, 16 Campsie Road, Torrance, G64 4BN

Monday, March 28 2016, 7.30 pm

Perthshire monasteries and their local communities

Prof Richard Oram

Venue: Bankfoot Church Centre

West Stormont Historical Society

Non-members: adults £3, concessions £2. (Open discussion meetings at Luncarty are free)

Monday, March 28 2016, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Finlaggan, Islay – excavation at the center of the Lordship of the Isles

Dr David Caldwell

Venue: Alloa Town Hall (Tommy Downs Room)

Clackmannanshire Field Studies Society

Speaker Society of Antiquaries Scotland, Fife Cultural Trust

Thursday, March 31 2016, 7.30 pm

Clyde Upper Reaches : Imports & Exports

Iain Quinn

Venue: Glen Halls, Neilston

Barrhead & Neilston Historical Association

Thursday, March 31 2016, 7.30 pm

Blackfriars Monastery Dig

Bob Will, Guard Archaeology

Venue: Smith Museum and Art Gallery

Stirling Local History Society

Thursday, March 31 2016, 7.30 pm

Glasgow's Bridges

Tom Marchmont

Venue: FCCS Office, Soutbank Marina, Kirkintilloch

Forth and Clyde Canal Society

Thursday, March 31 2016, 8 pm

Ayrshire's Railway Heritage

Alasdair Wham

Venue: Chapel Hall, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, 2 Crummock Street, Beith, Ayrshire

Beith Historical Society

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History talks and events 14-20 March 2016

8/3/2016

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 14 - 20 March 2016

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 14 2016, 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Living and dying at Auldhame, East Lothian

Dr Anne Crone, Project Manager, AOC Archaeology

Venue: Auditorium, National Museums Scotland, Chambers Street

West Stormont Historical Society

Excavations on the headland at Auldhame have uncovered a millennium of burial activity, from the 7th century to the 17th century AD. The earliest phase saw the establishment of a monastic settlement probably associated with the Anglian saint, Balthere. A grave with Hiberno-Norse connections signaled the end of this settlement, possibly violently, and the site subsequently became a parish church and graveyard, finally ending up as a family burial aisle or mortuary chapel for Adam Otterburn, four times provost of Edinburgh.

Monday, March 14 2016, 7 pm

The Old Turkey Red Textile Industry in West Dunbartonshire

Katy West, Glasgow

Venue: Newton Lounge

Cumbrae Historical Society

Monday, March 14 2016, 7.30 pm

The Innocent Railway

Jim Waugh

Venue: Dalkeith Baptist Church, North Wynd, Dalkeith

Dalkeith History Society

Monday, March 14 2016, 7.30 pm

Open Evening

Venue: Luncarty Church Centre

Non-members: adults £3, concessions £2. (Open discussion meetings at Luncarty are free)

Monday, March 14 2016, 7.30 pm

Reflections on 45 Years of Making Pots

Archie McCall

Venue: Partick Burgh Hall, room 1, 3-9a Burgh Hall Street, Glasgow, G11 5LN

Scottish Pottery Society

Monday, March 14 2016, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Underground with Jules Verne in Scotland and Iceland

Julian Ward

Venue: Alloa Town Hall (Tommy Downs Room)

Clackmannanshire Field Studies Society

Tuesday, March 15 2016, 7.30 pm

Great Wall of China

Dr Raymond Shaw

Venue: West Kilbride Community Centre, Corse Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AX

West Kilbride Civic Society

Under the reign of Emperor Qin, China was united. In about 217BC in an attempt to keep out the invaders from the north he ordered the different regions to build a wall from the coast in the east to the Gobi desert in the west, some 21,196 kilometres long. Hear the fascinating stories of the materials used, life in the forts, and its use as a supply route along difficult terrain, and the rebuilding in subsequent dynasties.

Tuesday, March 15 2016, 7.30 pm

History of Brewing in Scotland

Forbes Gibb

Venue: Kilmarnock College, Holehouse Rd, Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock & District History Group

Tuesday, March 15 2016, 7.30 pm

The Archaeology of Leith Fort

Venue: Leith Community Education Centre in the New Kirkgate

Leith Local History Society

Tuesday, March 15 2016, 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm

Living and dying at Auldhame, East Lothian

Dr Anne Crone, Project Manager, AOC Archaeology

Venue: Regent Building Lecture Theatre, Regent Walk, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX

Wednesday, March 16 2016, 7.00 pm

St Mary's Cathedral and Giles Gilbert Scott

Dr Eleanor Harris

Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

The Old Edinburgh Club

Wednesday, March 16 2016, 7.30 pm

The Celtic Monastry of Old Melrose - St Cuthbert's First Monastic Homey

Dr Margaret Collin

Venue: Selkirk Parish Church Hall

Wednesday, March 16 2016, 7.30 pm

The Glory of Stained Glass

Ros Mitchell

Venue: Falkirk Old and St Modan's Parish Church

West Lothian History and Amenity Society

Wednesday, March 16 2016, 7.30 pm

The Flemish in Scotland

John Irvine

Venue: Acredale House, Mid Street, Bathgate

Wednesday, March 16 2016, 7.30 pm

Local Lawyers in Early Modern Scotland

John Finlay

Venue: Supper Room, Town House, Haddington

East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society

John Finlay, Professor of Scots Law, Glasgow University, will introduce us to local lawyers in early modern Scotland.

Thursday, March 17 2016

Pilgrims and Fife

Nick Cooke

Elie & Earlsferry History Society

Nick Cooke of Scottish Pilgrim Routes Federation presents developments of the Fife Routes

Thursday, March 17 2016, 2.30pm

Simply a Jacobite Heroine Margaret, Lady Nairne 1673-1747

Dr Nicola Cowmeadow

Venue: Moulin Hall, Moulin

North Perthshire Family History Group

£3 for visitors

Thursday, March 17 2016, 7 pm

Ayrshire Place Names

Ian McVey

Venue: Rothesay House, Cumnock

Cumnock History Group

Thursday, March 17 2016, 7.30 pm

Broken sword: The excavation of a ritual deposit of Bronze Age metalwork on the Isle of Coll

Natasha Ferguson and Trevor Cowie, National Museums of Scotland

Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Boyd Orr Building, University of Glasgow University Avenue

Glasgow Archaeological Society

Thursday, March 17 2016, 7.30 pm

My Early Working Life on the Highland Railways

John MacDonald, Rogart Heritage Society

Venue: Brora Community Centre

Clyne Heritage Society

Also AGM

Thursday, March 17 2016, 7.30 pm

Evidence of Prehistoric People In & Around Kirkcaldy

Steve Liscoe

Venue: Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd

Kirkcaldy Civic Society

Thursday, March 17 2016, 7.30 pm

Glasgow City Archives – Family History

Dr Irene O'Brien

Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley

Haddington's History Society

Thursday, March 17 2016, 7.30 pm

Skibo and The Great War

Victoria Connor

Venue: Council Chamber, Carnegie Building, Dornoch

Dornoch Heritage Society

Thursday, March 17 2016, 7.30 pm

Place-names of the original John Muir Way: a journey through time

Liz Curtis

Venue: Haddington Town House

Friday, March 18 2016, 7.30 pm

New Life for an Old Place, Falkland Palace Estate Trust

Ninian Stuart, Chairman, Falkland Palace Estate Trust

Venue: Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder

Auchterarder and District Local History Association

Saturday, March 19 2016, 2.00 pm

Family Search

Brian McKechnie, Patron Services Manager LDS

Venue: Manchester Central Library

Anglo-Scottish Family History Society

Saturday, March 19 2016, 2.00pm-4.30pm

Characters Associated With Taranty Ha

Albert Thomson

Venue: Unitarian Church Centre

Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society

Preceded by AGM

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History talks and events 15-21 February 2016

8/2/2016

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 15 - 21 February 2016

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, February 15 2016, 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm

The Literary Forgeries of ‘Antique Smith’

Dr Ralph McLean, National Library of Scotland

Venue: National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW

Clydebank Local History Society

This talk examines the career of Alexander Howland Smith ‘Antique Smith’ who rose to notoriety in the 1890s through his forgeries of famous Scots such as Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott. By looking at the Society of Antiquaries extensive Smith collection this talk will investigate Smith’s techniques, provide examples of his forgeries, and relate his eventual discovery and downfall.

Monday, February 15 2016, 7.30 pm

Cathedrals and Palaces of St Petersburg

David Wright

Venue: Morison Memorial Church, Dumbarton Road, Clydebank

Preceded by AGM

Monday, February 15 2016, 7.30 pm

Thomas Smith Tait and the Glasgow Empire Exhibition 1938

Neil Baxter

Venue: Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow

Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society

Monday, February 15 2016, 7-9 pm

The Office of The Lord Lyon

Dr Joseph Morrow, The Lord Lyon of Scotland

Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Colinton Local History Society

Preceded by AGM

Monday, February 15 2016, 8 pm

Mavisbank and the Villas of the Esk

Dr James Simpson, Architect & Historian

Venue: Dreghorn Loan Hall, Colinton, EH13 0DE

Tuesday, February 16 2016, 7.30 pm

Coats & Clarks – The Binding Thread of Paisley’s History

Valerie Reilly

Venue: Kilmarnock College, Holehouse Rd, Kilmarnock

Kilmarnock & District History Group

Tuesday, February 16 2016, 7.30 pm

Scotland's Air Ambulance

Andrew Farrington

Venue: West Kilbride Community Centre, Corse Street, West Kilbride, KA23 9AX

West Kilbride Civic Society

Air Ambulance generally crosses our path when watching the television news. Behind the scenes is an extraordinary organisation which responds daily to the day’s needs and emergencies. Come and fly with our speaker who, as pilot, will take us up in the air and behind scenes.

Tuesday, February 16 2016, 7.30 pm

Forth Cruise Tourism Group

Venue: Leith Community Education Centre in the New Kirkgate

Leith Local History Society

Wednesday, February 17 2016, 7.00 pm

The pre-historic landscape of Edinburgh

Dr Tom Armitage

Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

The Old Edinburgh Club

Wednesday, February 17 2016, 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm

A founder’s workshop from the Bronze Age? Excavations in the shadow of Hunterston

Tom Rees, Consultant Archaeologist, Rathmell Archaeology Limited

Venue: Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Wynd, Inverness, IV2 3EB

Investigations during construction of the Western Link Convertor Station at Hunterston in Ayrshire (http://www.westernhvdclink.co.uk/) revealed a small area of intense prehistoric activity. Excavation revealed a sequence of enclosures bounding a hollow within which were dense pit clusters, working surfaces and post-holes. Field evidence for bronze and iron smelting, founding and smithing (respectively) combined with late Bronze Age pottery suggests a remarkable discovery – an open air workshop from the Bronze Age. Booking is essential: phone 01463 237 114, email mailto:cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com or in person at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery In association with High Life Highland

Wednesday, February 17 2016, 7.30 pm

Geology, Archaeology and History of Ettrick and Yarrow

Walter Elliot

Venue: Selkirk Parish Church Hall

Gullane and Dirleton History Society

Wednesday, February 17 2016, 7.30 pm

The Devil in Dirleton Green: Witch hunting in 17th Century Scotland

Laura Paterson

Venue: Gullane Village Hall

Speaker is Postgraduate researcher, University of Strathclyde

Wednesday, February 17 2016, 7.30 pm

Scottish Womens Hospitals

Allan Cumming

Venue: Falkirk Old and St Modan's Parish Church

East Lothian Antiquarian & Field Naturalists' Society

Wednesday, February 17 2016, 7.30 pm

Our Evolving Avifauna

Stephen Welsh

Venue: Supper Room, Town House, Haddington

Stephen Welsh, local ornithologist, will explain how some well-known and some lesser known species have evolved over the past centuries.

Wednesday, February 17 2016, 7.30 pm

The Disruption: the most significant event in 19th Century Scotland

Prof Stewart Brown, Edinburgh University

Venue: Torphichen Parish Church Hall, High Brae

West Lothian History and Amenity Society

Thursday, February 18 2016, 2.30pm

Missing in Action; Travellers and the Effect of War

Jess Smith

Venue: Moulin Hall, Moulin

North Perthshire Family History Group

£3 for visitors

Thursday, February 18 2016, 7 pm for 7.30 pm

Charles Cameron and Other Famous Architects of St Petersburg

Jeremy Watson

Venue: Adelaides, 209 Bath Street, at the corner of Pitt Street, Glasgow

Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland

Jeremy Watson, our former Chairman, will illustrate developments in Russian architecture, including a strong Scottish contribution, from the reign of Peter the Great up to the present day.

Thursday, February 18 2016, 7.30 pm

The Cry of a Young Child: Pregnancy, Community and Infanticide in early 19th Century Sutherland

Elizabeth Ritchie

Venue: Brora Community Centre

Clyne Heritage Society

Speaker University of the Highlands and Islands, Dornoch

Thursday, February 18 2016, 7.30 pm

Archaeology at Culzean

Ian Joyce, National Trust for Scotland

Venue: Town Hall, Ayr

Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society

Thursday, February 18 2016, 7.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Carnegie Building, Dornoch

Dornoch Heritage Society

Talk title not confirmed

Thursday, February 18 2016, 7.30 pm

The Office of The Lord Lyon

Dr Joseph Morrow, The Lord Lyon of Scotland

Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley

Haddington's History Society

Thursday, February 18 2016, 7.30 pm

Kellogg Durland: Among the Fife Miners

Hugh Hoffman

Venue: Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd

Kirkcaldy Civic Society

Kellogg Durland, 1881-1911, was an American journalist and social reformer who spent four months living and working with the Fife Miners

Thursday, February 18 2016, 7.30 pm

Roman frontiers in their landscape setting

Prof David Breeze

Venue: Haddington Town House

Thursday, February 18 2016, 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm

A founder’s workshop from the Bronze Age? Excavations in the shadow of Hunterston

Tom Rees, Consultant Archaeologist, Rathmell Archaeology Limited

Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Boyd Orr Buildings, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ