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, April 18 2016, 7 pm
Ayrshire's Great War: an overview
Tom Barclay, Ayr
Venue: Newton Lounge
Cumbrae Historical Society
Followed by AGM
Monday, April 18 2016, 7.30 pm
AGM & Illustrating Glasgow
Bill Black
Venue: Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow
Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society
Monday, April 18 2016, 7-9 pm
Elsie Inglis and Birth Records
Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Tuesday, April 19 2016, 7.30 pm
Scottish Historic Buildings
Venue: Leith Community Education Centre in the New Kirkgate
Wednesday, April 20 2016, 2 pm
A look back at Monifieth
Venue: Monifieth Community Cabin, South Union Street, DD5 4JG
Monifieth Local History Society
Viewing of the MLHS Video filmed in 2002. Entry to talks followed by afternoon tea £4
Wednesday, April 20 2016, 6 pm
Glasgow's Architectural Legacy: Practice and Conservation
Prof Robin Webster and Andrew Wright
Venue: GCHT, 54 Bell Street, Glasgow
Andrew Wright OBE will be discussing the philosophy of conservation underlying work within the heritage building sector. Professor Robin Webster OBE will speak about his practice, Cameron & Webster, and how it demonstrates the application of the practice’s conservation philosophy.
Wednesday, April 20 2016, 7.30 pm
Photo Album of Falkirk
Jean Jamieson
Venue: Falkirk Old and St Modan's Parish Church
Wednesday, April 20 2016, 7.30 pm
AGM
Venue: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
Wednesday, April 20 2016, 7.30 pm
Vanished railways of West Lothian
Harry Knox
Venue: Ecclesmachan Village Hall
West Lothian History and Amenity Society
Wednesday, April 20 2016, 7.30 pm
Crimes of an Henious Nature - Looking at some High Court Trials
Margaret Fox
Venue: Selkirk Parish Church Hall
Selkirkshire Antiquarian Society
Thursday, April 21 2016, 2.30pm
Convicts and Transportation
Ken Nisbet
Venue: Moulin Hall, Moulin
North Perthshire Family History Group
£3 for visitors
Thursday, April 21 2016, 7 pm
AGM
Venue: Rothesay House, Cumnock
Thursday, April 21 2016, 7.00 pm
From Hudson Bay to Surinam: Scots in the Americas, 1600-1707
Dr David Dobson
Venue: Sandeman Room, AK Bell Library
Thursday, April 21 2016, 7.30 pm
Captain Orr – Battle of Waterloo
Lady Rosslyn MacPhail
Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley
Renfrewshire Family History Society
Thursday, April 21 2016, 7.30 pm
Campaign for Women's suffrage in the Highlands
Susan Kruse
Venue: Council Chamber, Carnegie Building, Dornoch
Thursday, April 21 2016, 7.30 pm
An East Lothian soldier of the Great War, August to October 1914
Peter Ramage
Venue: Haddington Town House
Thursday, April 21 2016, 7.30 pm
The Reading of Brochs
John Barber, AOC Archaeology Group
Venue: Brora Community Centre
Saturday, April 23 2016, 1.30 pm - 4 pm
Become An Urban Detective
Venue: Central Library, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GW
If you enjoy solving history mysteries, attend our workshop for Urban Detectives and discover how you can contribute to Canmore, the online catalogue of Scotland’s archaeology, buildings, industrial and maritime heritage. During the afternoon, you'll investigate the history of spaces and places through maps, historical documents, directories and online database and build your confidence in starting your own historical research. Suitable for heritage newcomers. Familiarity with the internet is required. Due to limited capacity of the venue, booking in advance is essential. Please note, a photographer may be present at Scotland's Urban Past events and the images may be used for promotional purposes.
Saturday, April 23 2016, 10 am - 12.30 pm
Exploring Archives
Venue: Aberdeen Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB11 1FY
Embark on a step-by-step investigation of the architectural and social history of Aberdeen in an interactive event from Scotland's Urban Past and Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives. This guided journey through maps and historical documents will give you the skills and confidence to use archives for research purposes and gain a new understanding of Aberdeen through the years. Suitable for heritage newcomers. Booking in advance is required for this half-day workshop. Please note, a photographer may be present at Scotland's Urban Past events and the images may be used for promotional purposes.
Sunday, April 24 2016, 2.00 pm
Members' Short Talks and Questions and Answers
Venue: Corn Exchange & Ormiston Institute, Market Square, Melrose, TD6 9PN
Borders Family History Society
An opportunity for members to give a short (5 to 10 minutes) talk on a subject of their choice.
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