Monday, April 18 2016, 7 pm

Ayrshire's Great War: an overview

Tom Barclay, Ayr

Venue: Newton Lounge

Cumbrae Historical Society

Followed by AGM

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Monday, April 18 2016, 7.30 pm

AGM & Illustrating Glasgow

Bill Black

Venue: Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow

Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society

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Monday, April 18 2016, 7-9 pm

Elsie Inglis and Birth Records

Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Scottish Genealogy Society

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Tuesday, April 19 2016, 7.30 pm

Scottish Historic Buildings

Venue: Leith Community Education Centre in the New Kirkgate

Leith Local History Society

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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

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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

Glasgow City Heritage Trust

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.

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Wednesday, April 20 2016, 7.30 pm

Photo Album of Falkirk

Jean Jamieson

Venue: Falkirk Old and St Modan's Parish Church

Falkirk Local History Society

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Wednesday, April 20 2016, 7.30 pm

AGM

Venue: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

Old Gala Club

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Wednesday, April 20 2016, 7.30 pm

Vanished railways of West Lothian

Harry Knox

Venue: Ecclesmachan Village Hall

West Lothian History and Amenity Society

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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

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Thursday, April 21 2016, 2.30pm

Convicts and Transportation

Ken Nisbet

Venue: Moulin Hall, Moulin

North Perthshire Family History Group

£3 for visitors

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Thursday, April 21 2016, 7 pm

AGM

Venue: Rothesay House, Cumnock

Cumnock History Group

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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

Friends of PKC Archives

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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

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Thursday, April 21 2016, 7.30 pm

Campaign for Women's suffrage in the Highlands

Susan Kruse

Venue: Council Chamber, Carnegie Building, Dornoch

Dornoch Heritage Society

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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

Haddington's History Society

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Thursday, April 21 2016, 7.30 pm

The Reading of Brochs

John Barber, AOC Archaeology Group

Venue: Brora Community Centre

Clyne Heritage Society

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Saturday, April 23 2016, 1.30 pm - 4 pm

Become An Urban Detective

Venue: Central Library, Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen AB25 1GW

Scotland's Urban Past

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.

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Saturday, April 23 2016, 10 am - 12.30 pm

Exploring Archives

Venue: Aberdeen Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB11 1FY

Scotland's Urban Past

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.

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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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