History talks and events 22 May - 18 June 2017

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 22 May - 18 June 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.

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Thursday, May 25 2017, 7 pm

King Robert, the Bruce

Dr Fiona Watson

Venue: Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, 1-7 Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL

Fife Cultural Trust

Join us for an evening with historian, Dr Fiona Watson on 25th May at 7pm at Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries as she takes us through the life of King Robert – the ‘Bruce’; the King who threw out the rulebook of medieval warfare.
In addition, there will be a guided tour through the new fantastic new facility where you’ll hear details of how DCLG was put together and how exhibits were chosen as well as a Q & A session with Dallas Mechan – Manager for Museums, Archives & Galleries for Fife Cultural Trust. Dallas will answer audience questions and talk about the creation and construction of our flagship new facility.
Refreshments will be served on arrival.
£12 (£10 concessions). http://www.onfife.com/whats-on/detail/dr-fiona-watson-king-robert-bruce

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Thursday, June 1 2017, 6 pm

A Walk Round Kelso

Christine Henderson

Coldstream and District Local History Society

Field trip

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Thursday, June 1 2017, 7 pm

The Scottish Diaspora

Billy Kay

Venue: Balgonie Castle

Markinch Heritage Group

Free to members and £2 for non members

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Friday, June 2 2017, 11.00 am

The Black Arts behing Turkey Red Dyeing

David Harvie

Venue: National Mining Memorial Centre, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Dalkeith EH22 4QN

National Mining Museum Scotland

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Saturday, June 3 2017, 10 am - 4 pm

South Ayrshire History and Family History Fair

Venue: Walker Halls, Troon, Ayrshire

South Ayrshire Libraries

Our Speakers for the day are:
Thomas Rees, Rathmell Archaeology – Demolition work for the Riverside Development in Ayr will include an archaeological investigation of a significant area of the historic town centre. Thomas will explain the project’s potential to uncover new evidence about the Royal Burgh’s medieval origins.
Tom Barclay, Local Studies Librarian, South Ayrshire Council – King Robert the Bruce is arguably the most important figure in the shaping of Scotland’s later medieval history. Tom will look at Bruce’s many connections with Ayrshire, and the traditions and sites associated with him in the county.
Professor Steve Boardman of the University of Edinburgh – Ayrshire’s Kyle district was an important power-base for the Stewarts in their rise to occupy the Scottish throne. Professor Boardman will speak about the career of one of the most notorious of the family, Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, better known as ‘the Wolf of Badenoch’.
Neil Fraser, The Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network (SCRAN) – SCRAN is an online treasure-house of images covering all aspects of Scottish history and culture, which is constantly being added to. Neil will give a presentation on the site’s resources which will highlight its extensive and fascinating Ayrshire content.
Stalls
In addition to a full programme of informative talks featuring respected guest speakers, stallholders from various groups will be offering advice and guidance on family history, tracing your roots, and exploring local and national history between 9am and 4.30pm. There will also be a specialist Scottish bookshop. Admission to the stalls is free.

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Tuesday, June 6 2017, 1 pm - 2 pm

Using Film for Local and Family History Research

Venue: National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW

National Library of Scotland

Find out how archive film can enhance your family or local history research. Learn about the range of Scottish material preserved by the Moving Image Archive, and discover the wealth of information about the past that films can provide. Workshops last approximately one hour.
Book for free at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-film-for-local-and-family-history-research-tickets-32891469270

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Monday, June 12 2017, 7 pm for 7.30 pm

AGM and Members' Night

Venue: Drummond Community High School, Bellevue Place, Edinburgh

Broughton History Society

Non-members, £2.00.

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Tuesday, June 13 2017, 7.30 pm

AGM and Members night

Venue: Volunteer House (Vonef Centre) in 69 Crossgate Cupar KY15 5AS

Fife Family History Society

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Thursday, June 15 2017

Annual outing

Renfrewshire Family History Society

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Thursday, June 15 2017

AGM with Wine & Nibbles

Venue: Portland Church hall

Troon & Ayrshire Family History Society

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Thursday, June 15 2017, 7.30 pm

Open Night

Venue: Brora Community Centre

Clyne Heritage Society

A selection of the Society's images on display

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Thursday, June 15 2017, 7.30 pm

The Gordonbush Estate Papers: Setting the Archive in Context

Dr Annie Tindley and Dr Iain Robertson

Venue: The Community Centre Lounge, Brora School, Johnstone Place, Brora

Clyne Heritage Society

Gordonbush in Context: Landed Estates in Sutherland, c. 1890-1945 and Gordonbush in Context, Part II: Looking for the Sutherland Land Rebels, 1918-1939. Admission and refreshments are free

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Sunday, June 18 2017, 2 pm

Charles Mackie: 'The Provost, the painter and the millionaire: the Dunfermline connection.'

Pat Clark

Venue: Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, 1-7 Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL

Fife Cultural Trust

£2. http://www.onfife.com/whats-on/detail/local-studies-sunday-seminar-charles-clark

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