History talks and events 4 - 10 December 2017

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.

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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

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Tuesday, December 5 2017, 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Eighteenth Century Scotland

Allan Macinnes, Murray Pittock, Chris Whatley

Venue: Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Historical Conversations

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.

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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

Mearns History Group

A film by Tom and Josette Marchant

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Wednesday, December 6 2017, 10 am - 11 am

Standing Stones of Stenness Walk

Venue: Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge

Historic Environment Scotland

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.

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Wednesday, December 6 2017, 7.30 pm

Christmas past and social evening

Venue: Smith Museum and Art Gallery

Central Scotland Family History Society

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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.

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Thursday, December 7 2017, 7 pm

A Travelling Woman’s Memories of the Kingdom

Jess Smith

Venue: The 252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street, Markinch

Markinch Heritage Group

Free to members and £2 for non members

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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.

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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

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Thursday, December 7 2017, 7:30 pm

Members Evening – A fun night for all

Venue: Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley

Renfrewshire Family History Society

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Friday, December 8 2017, 7.30 pm

Perthshire Piping, Past and Present

Prof Gary West

Venue: Hilton Church, Inverness

Gaelic Society of Inverness

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Friday, December 8 2017, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

Perthshire Piping, Past and Present

Prof Gary West

Venue: Hilton Church, Inverness

Gaelic Society of Inverness

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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.
http://www.clydeandavonvalley.org/component/zoo/item/treasured-remains-to-bring-historic-graveyards-to-life

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