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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 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 Monday, September 12 2016, 12:00-4:00pm Conservation in Action
Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP 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. Monday, September 12 2016, 6 pm - 8 pm Get started with your family history
Venue: 52 Overhaugh St, Galashiels, TD1 1DP Borders Family 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 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 Borders Family History Society 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 13 2016, 10.15 - 11.45 am U3A Family History Group
Venue: Turriff Library, Grange Villa, The Square, Turriff, AB43 5AE 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 Borders Family History 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 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 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. 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 East Lothian Council Archaeology Service 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 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 Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society £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 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 Wednesday, September 14 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 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 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 14 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 15 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 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 Borders Family History Society 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. Thursday, September 15 2016, 10.30 am - 12 pm A walk around old photographs of Gullane
East Lothian Council Archaeology Service 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 Borders Family History 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/ Thursday, September 15 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm Museum of Banff Open Days
Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE Banff Preservation and Heritage Society 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 15 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 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 Scottish Coastal Archaeology and the Problem of Erosion 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 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 Renfrewshire Family History Society Thursday, September 15 2016, 7.30 pm Open Night
Coldstream and District Local History Society 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 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 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 Borders Family History Society 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. Friday, September 16 2016, 10.30 am - 1.30 pm History by Bike with Stirling Cycle Hub
Venue: Stirling Cycle Hub Inner Forth Landscape Initiative 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 Borders Family History 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/ Friday, September 16 2016, 10:30am-1:00pm Museum of Banff Open Days
Venue: Banff Library AB45 1AE Banff Preservation and Heritage Society 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/ Friday, September 16 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 16 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. 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 Auchterarder and District Local History Association Friday, September 16 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 Saturday, September 17 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 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 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. Saturday, September 17 2016, 10 am - 4 pm Mythical Creatures Christina Donald and Mike Sedakat Venue: Collections Unit, on Barrack Street, Dundee, DD1 1PG 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 North Kessock & District Local History Society 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 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. Full details at http://scotlandsurbanpast.org.uk/event/scotlands-community-heritage-conference-oban Saturday, September 17 2016, 10:00-12:30pm Heritage Coffee Morning
Venue: Austin’s Bakery on South St Elgin 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 Banff Preservation and Heritage Society 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/ 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 Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service 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 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. 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 Aberdeen City and Shire Archives 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 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 17 2016, 12 pm - 4 pm Estate Walk - the Designed Landscape
Venue: Abbotsford, Melrose TD6 9BQ 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. Saturday, September 17 2016, 12:00-4:00pm Conservation in Action
Venue: Alloa Tower, Alloa Park, Alloa FK10 1PP 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. Saturday, September 17 2016, 2 pm and 3 pm East Linton’s Agricultural, Horticultural and Artistic Heritage
Venue: The Stables, Prestonkirk Church East Linton East Lothian Council Archaeology Service 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 Anglo-Scottish Family History Society 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 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 17 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 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 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 Sunday, September 18 2016, 10 am - 12 pm Mysteries of Medieval Morham
East Lothian Council Archaeology Service 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 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. 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 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 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 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 18 2016, 2 pm - 4 pm Tour of Pinkie House & Chapel
Venue: Loretto School, Musselburgh Musselburgh Conservation Society 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 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 Galloway Glens Landscape Partnership 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 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
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