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