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Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 4 - 10 December 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, December 4 2017 Hidden History of Nursery Rhymes Part 2: Old King Cole from the Roman Occupation to Georgian Times Catherine Mills Venue: John Knox Church Hall, High Street, Stewarton Stewarton and District Historical Society Hear about the sinister and dark origins of our traditional nursery rhymes Tuesday, December 5 2017, 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm Eighteenth Century Scotland Allan Macinnes, Murray Pittock, Chris Whatley 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, December 5 2017, 7.30 pm Made from Textiles; A story of Rouken Glen and Thornliebank
Venue: Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6BB A film by Tom and Josette Marchant Wednesday, December 6 2017, 10 am - 11 am Standing Stones of Stenness Walk
Venue: Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge Join the Orkney Ranger Service for a free guided tour of our oldest stone circle, and explore the fascinating links with the nearby Neolithic village of Barnhouse. Wednesday, December 6 2017, 7.30 pm Christmas past and social evening
Venue: Smith Museum and Art Gallery Central Scotland Family History Society Thursday, December 7 2017, 5.30 pm ‘The Scots in 17th century Anglo-Swedish Commerce’ Dr Adam Grimshaw (University of St Andrews) Venue: New Seminar Room, St John’s House, 71 South Street, St Andrews Institute of Scottish Historical Research See here for more details. Thursday, December 7 2017, 7 pm A Travelling Woman’s Memories of the Kingdom Jess Smith Venue: The 252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street, Markinch Free to members and £2 for non members Thursday, December 7 2017, 7.30 pm East Lothian in the early 1950s: Shops and shopping – The Store James Herring Venue: Dirleton Kirk Hall Gullane and Dirleton History Society Gullane’s Co-op shop was original named Tranent Co-operative. James Herring explains why. Thursday, December 7 2017, 7.30 pm Wine, Nibbles and Quiz etc. Christmas Meeting Venue: Portland Church hall, South Beach, Troon Troon & Ayrshire Family History Society Thursday, December 7 2017, 7:30 pm Members Evening – A fun night for all
Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley Renfrewshire Family History Society Friday, December 8 2017, 7.30 pm Perthshire Piping, Past and Present Prof Gary West Venue: Hilton Church, Inverness Friday, December 8 2017, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm Perthshire Piping, Past and Present Prof Gary West Venue: Hilton Church, Inverness Saturday, December 9 2017, 10 am - 4 pm Telling Tales: An Introduction to Graveyard Research and Interpretation
Venue: St Ninian’s Graveyard, Stonehouse Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership Ever wonder where to find out more information on about a graveyard? Join us on the journey from finding out more, to presenting your findings in an engaging way.
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