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history talks and events 20-26 February 2017

14/2/2017

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Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 20 - 26 February 2017

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 20 2017, 2 pm - 4 pm

Where do you think you are?

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

Mitchell Library Glasgow

Learn how to explore the local history of North East Glasgow, based on unique archive sources held in Glasgow City Archives. The workshop is free and open to all but places are limited - it can be booked at Granville Street reception or by calling 0141 287 2999.


Monday, February 20 2017, 7.30 pm

Child Health in Scotland – A History of Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Sick Children

Iain Hutchison

Venue: Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow

Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society


Monday, February 20 2017, 7.30 pm

Curriehill House

Andrew Peden

Venue: Gibson Craig Memorial Hall, Lanark Road West, Currie

Currie & District Local History Society


Monday, February 20 2017, 7.30 pm

Faifley

Sam Gibson

Venue: Morison Memorial Church, Dumbarton Road, Clydebank

Clydebank Local History Society

Preceded by AGM


Monday, February 20 2017, 8 pm

Members' Evening

Venue: Dreghorn Loan Hall, Colinton, EH13 0DE

Colinton Local History Society

Our chance to hear about our own members’ research projects.


Tuesday, February 21 2017, 7.30 pm

Settlements of the Forth

Ian MacDonald

Venue: Leith Community Education Centre in the New Kirkgate

Leith Local History Society


Wednesday, February 22 2017, 7.30 pm

TBA

Venue: Gullane Village Hall

Gullane and Dirleton History Society


Wednesday, February 22 2017, 7.30 pm

The Aberdeenshire Leslies in Central Europe

Dr David Worthington

Venue: Highland Archive Centre, Bught Park, Inverness

Highland Family History Society


Thursday, February 23 2017

Prisoner of War Camps

Dr Iain Banks, Centre for Battlefield Archaeology

Venue: Blue Room, Town Hall, Ayr

Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society


Thursday, February 23 2017, 2 pm

Researching the history and associations of The Fair Maid’s House

Philip Bryers

Venue: Sandeman Room, AK Bell Library

Friends of PKC Archives

£5 for non-members


Thursday, February 23 2017, 2 pm - 4 pm

Find Your Ain Folk Drop in Service

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

North Ayrshire Family History Society


Thursday, February 23 2017, 7.30 pm

The Childhood of James VI at Stirling

Ross Blevins, Senior Steward, Stirling Castle

Venue: Smith Museum and Art Gallery

Stirling Local History Society


Thursday, February 23 2017, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Kate Cranston and Her Tearoom

Sylvia Smith

Venue: Glen Halls, Neilston

Barrhead & Neilston Historical Association


Thursday, February 23 2017, 7.45 pm

How Scottish is Scottish Country Dancing?

David Smith

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

Drymen & District Local History Society


Saturday, February 25 2017

Wishaw on Film – Snapshot Saunter in Wishaw

Venue: Wishaw

Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership

Explore how Wishaw has been represented on film and visit some of the sites featured in old photographs and films. Learn about the lives of local photographers and filmmakers such as Charles Reid and Enrico Cocozza, and how they were inspired by their local landscape.

Each takes around two hours and is FREE although booking is essential at www.cavlp.eventbrite.co.uk. - See more at: http://www.clydeandavonvalley.org/news-hub/item/frame-the-landscape-with-cavlp-heritage#sthash.cjqI0gic.dpuf


Saturday, February 25 2017, 2 pm

The Blazer Emblazoned: The armorial heritage of Scottish Schools

Mark Hamid

Venue: Royal Scots Club, Abercromby Place, Edinburgh

The Heraldry Society of Scotland


Sunday, February 26 2017

The Turnbulls of Abbey St.Bathans and a Descendant, John Turnbull Thomson, the Builder & Surveyor

David Lockie

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

Borders Family History Society

After arriving in the Malay Straits at the age of 17, Thomson soon became responsible for the design and construction of a number of notable engineering works including bridges, roads, and hospitals in Singapore and later in New Zealand.


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