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.
Tuesday, March 13 2018, 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Scotland's Empire/Diaspora
Marjory Harper, John M. Mackenzie, Graeme Morton
Venue: Kelvin Hall, Glasgow
This free public programme of talks, interviews and panel discussions (organised by Dr Catriona Macdonald, Scottish History and Dr Stephen Mullen, History, University of Glasgow) hosted in the Kelvin Hall in academic term 2017-18 (in partnership with The Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies, The Hunterian, UofG Library, Archives and Special Collections) explores the remarkable transformation of Scottish history over the course of the last fifty years; the current challenges faced by the discipline; and leading practitioners’ hopes for the future. The range of speakers in the programme lends this initiative authority and remarkable range: there’s something here for all lovers of Scottish history, and an opportunity to get to know a little better the writers behind the books that have shaped how we understand our past. Indeed, all events will be recorded and hosted online by the University library, establishing a fantastic resource for scholars in the future.
Tuesday, March 13 2018, 7.30 pm
Mediaeval Ellon
Alan Cameron
Venue: Buchan Hotel, Ellon
Ellon and District Heritage Society
Entrance £3
Tuesday, March 13 2018, 7.30 pm
Flemish Immigrants into Fife
John Irvine - Tay Valley FHS
Venue: Volunteer House (Vonef Centre) in 69 Crossgate Cupar KY15 5AS
Tea/coffee and biscuits included. Members entry free - Non members very welcome entry £2 for refreshments. Phone Dave Reid on 01333 350557 for any queries re talks.
Tuesday, March 13 2018, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
AGM
Venue: Masonic Halls, Collier Street, Johnstone
Wednesday, March 14 2018, 11.15am - 12pm 12.15pm - 1pm 2pm - 2.45pm 3pm - 3.45pm
Their Name Liveth On
Venue: Edinburgh Castle
Thanks to the vision and determination of Sir Robert Lorimer, architect of the Scottish National War Memorial, those who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War I are remembered, as are those who have fallen since. Come and hear the story of the role this remarkable man played in the building of this majestic memorial. Included in the normal admission price
Wednesday, March 14 2018, 6.30 pm, refreshments available from 6 pm
The Scottish Cemetery in Calcutta/Kolkata
Charles Bruce
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee
Free but donations requested from non-members.
Wednesday, March 14 2018, 7 pm
The Waverley Route: Death and Revival
Ann Glen
Venue: Augustine Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Free to members, £5 for guests. Disabled access and hearing loop
Wednesday, March 14 2018, 7 pm
The Flemish in Scotland
John Irvine
Venue: Lasswade Centre Library, Lasswade High School
Lothians Family History Society
All welcome
Wednesday, March 14 2018, 7.30 pm
Lifting the Veil on Past Lives: Looking at our ancestors’ wills and testaments
Margaret Fox
Venue: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels
Wednesday, March 14 2018, 7.30 pm
Genealogy without borders – the importance of exploring cousin lines and the overseas diaspora
Chris Paton
Venue: Smith Museum and Art Gallery
Central Scotland Family History Society
Wednesday, March 14 2018, 7.45 pm
The Lost Polar Expedition
Ian Liddell
Venue: RAF Club, Ardgowan Square, Greenock
Thursday, March 15 2018, 5 pm - 7 pm
Representing the nation: Scottish politics and the European question, c.1967-c.1975
Malcolm Petrie, University of St Andrews
Venue: Seminar room 5, Chrystal MacMillan building, Geoerge Square, Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The Centre for the Study of Modern and Contemporary History hosts seminars throughout the academic year, which are open to all.
Thursday, March 15 2018, 5.15 pm
Representing the nation: Scottish politics and the European question, c. 1967-c. 1975
Dr Malcolm Petrie (University of St Andrews)
Venue: Room G.13, Doorway 4, Old Medical School
University of Edinburgh
The Scottish History research seminars take place throughout the academic year and are open to all.
Thursday, March 15 2018, 7.30 pm
Burke and Hare
Gordon Findlater
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, March 15 2018, 7.30 pm
The River Brora from its Source to the Sea
Elis Paterson - Free Church Minister - Golspie
Venue: Brora Community Centre
Thursday, March 15 2018, 7:30 pm
Materials Found in Lost and Forgotten Archives
Dr. Joe Morrow, The Lord Lyon of Scotland
Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley
Renfrewshire Family History Society
Friday, March 16 2018, 11.15am - 12pm 12.15pm - 1pm 2pm - 2.45pm 3pm - 3.45pm
Their Name Liveth On
Venue: Edinburgh Castle
Thanks to the vision and determination of Sir Robert Lorimer, architect of the Scottish National War Memorial, those who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War I are remembered, as are those who have fallen since. Come and hear the story of the role this remarkable man played in the building of this majestic memorial. Included in the normal admission price
Friday, March 16 2018, 7.30 pm
Annual Gaelic Showcase
Venue: Eden Court, Bishops Rd, Inverness IV3 5SA
Friday, March 16 2018, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Annual Gaelic Showcase
Venue: Eden Court, Bishops Rd, Inverness IV3 5SA
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