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History talks and events 6 - 12 March 2017

28/2/2017

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Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 6 - 12 March 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, March 6 2017, 7.30 pm

Edinburgh’s Water Supply

Douglas Lowe

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

Currie & District Local History Society


Monday, March 6 2017, 7.30 pm

What’s in a Name From Dumbuck to Chile

Dave Harvey

Venue: Morison Memorial Church, Dumbarton Road, Clydebank

Clydebank Local History Society


Monday, March 6 2017, 7.30 pm

Clarks and Coats - Threadmakers of Paisley

Valerie Reilly

Venue: John Knox Church Hall, High Street, Stewarton

Stewarton and District Historical Society

From small beginnings in the mid-18th century these companies became the largest manufacturers of sewing thread in the world. Mrs Reilly was the former Keeper of Textiles at Paisley Museum. Members £1 Non-members £2.


Monday, March 6 2017, 7.30 pm

The Final Years of British Rule in Africa

Callum Christie

Venue: St Andrews Church, Park Road, Milngavie

Milngavie and Bearsden Historical Society

Mr. Callum Christie was one of the last generation of British district officers and one of a few still able to recount this closing period of British Imperial history through his contemporary letters. £4 for non-members


Monday, March 6 2017, 8 pm

Disruption in a Penicuik Church, 1843 and all that

James Waugh

Venue: Dreghorn Loan Hall, Colinton, EH13 0DE

Colinton Local History Society

A retired teacher, James Waugh has turned his attention to his own local history, with interesting results. He returns to us with an account of the Disruption in Penicuik which will make an interesting comparison with our own church history in Colinton.


Tuesday, March 7 2017, 10 am - 12 pm, 2 pm - 4 pm

Getting Started on Your House History

Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries

Fife Cultural Trust

Every building has a story and we’ve probably got a bit of it! If you want to research the history of where you live, join us for this workshop looking at some of the resources Fife Cultural Trust has to offer, to get you started with your house history. Celebrate Local History Week 2017 and begin a new and fascinating hobby. This is a free workshop but places are limited so book early. Just phone Kirkcaldy Galleries and book a place. There’s lots more happening for Local History Week so check the web-site for details.


Tuesday, March 7 2017, 2 pm

Petticoats and Plants - the untold story of Scotland’s gardening women

Deborah Reid

Venue: Kirkcaldy Old Kirk, Kirk Wynd

Kirkcaldy Civic Society


Tuesday, March 7 2017, 6 pm

Rethinking the archaeology of early medieval Iona

Ewan Campbell and Adrian Maldonado

Venue: Teviot Lecture Theatre in the Archaeology Department, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Edinburgh

First Millenia Studies Group


Tuesday, March 7 2017, 6.45 pm for 7.15 pm

Film evening

Venue: Morningside Parish Church Hall

Morningside Heritage Association


Tuesday, March 7 2017, 7.30 pm

The Life of Keir Hardie

Stanley Sarsfield

Venue: Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6BB

Mearns History Group

The man who broke the mould of British politics


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 2 pm - 3.30 pm

Discovering Kirkcaldy's Architectural History

Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries

Kirkcaldy Civic Society

This talk by Kirkcaldy Civic Society will take you on a journey through Kirkcaldy’s architectural history. You can find examples of practically every style and era of architecture in Kirkcaldy today. Rising from its medieval roots, the Burgh boasts 17th century survivors, 18th century mansions and the glories of Kirkcaldy’s 19th century industrial hey-day. Sometimes you only need to look a bit harder at streets that you walk down every day to see the architectural history. Celebrate Local History Week 2017 with us and you’ll never look at your town the same way again.


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

The Circular Tram Route

Geoff Bailey

Venue: Kincardine Community Centre - Hepburn Room

Kincardine-on-Forth Local History Group


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 4 pm - 5 pm

The Galloway (2014) Viking Hoard: some preliminary observations

James Graham Campbell (University College London)

Venue: Gregory Building (109), University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

Further information from Dr Colleen Batey colleen.batey@glasgow.ac.uk


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 6.30 pm

Women and the Whaling Trade

Matt Ylitalo (University of St Andrews)

Venue: D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum, Carnelley Building, University of Dundee

Abertay Historical Society


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm

The History of a House in Townend Kirkcudbright

Vivien Dania

Venue: Parish Church Hall, St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4DN

Kirkcudbright History Society

£3 for non-members. Preceded by AGM


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm

Convicts and transportation

Ken Nisbet

Venue: Smith Museum and Art Gallery, Dumbarton Road, Stirling

Central Scotland Family History Society


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm

1314 The Birth of the Borders Reivers

Alasdair Hutton

Venue: Volunteer Hall, Galashiels

Old Gala Club


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm

Transportation of Women to Australia

Jean Scollay

Venue: Concord Community Centre (next to the Denny Theatre), Dumbarton, G82 1LJ

Lennox Heritage Society

In the 18th and 19th centuries convicted criminals were transported to the colonies to serve their prison sentences. It had the advantages of removing the criminal from society and being quite cheap - the state only had to pay the cost of the journey.


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm

John Knox – the Man behind the Myth

Marie Macpherson

Venue: Coastal Communities Museum, School Road, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39 4JU

Coastal Communities Museum

Organised by the Friends of the Coastal Communities Museum the current annual charge for membership is £10 for an individual or £18 per couple, which includes these Talks. Visitors are more than welcome to attend for a nominal entrance charge of £2 per person.
if you would like to find out more about the Talks or proceed to become a Friend of the museum, please contact, Ian Goodall, our Trustee who looks after the Friends administration: Tel: 01620 894313, e-mail: ig@goodall.net


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm

Moidart MacIsaacs

Donald MacIsaac

Venue: Public Library, Airds Crossing, Fort William

Lochaber and North Argyll Family History Group


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.30 pm

Our Fieldwalking Project

Venue: Stenness Hall, Orkney

Orkney Archaeology Society


Wednesday, March 8 2017, 7.45 pm

The Confederate Navy

Jim Sieyes

Venue: RAF Club, Ardgowan Square, Greenock

Inverclyde Historical Society


Thursday, March 9 2017, 10 am - 12 pm

Starting Your House History - drop in

Venue: Cupar Library

Fife Cultural Trust

Curious about the story of your house - who built it, who lived in it? Celebrate Local History Week 2017 by dropping into Cupar Library and find out how we can get you started on finding out more about the history of your house. There’s lots more happening for Local History Week so check the web-site for details.


Thursday, March 9 2017, 7.30 pm

East Lothian on Film

Walid Salhab and Dr Richard Butt

Venue: St Peter's Church Hall, High Street, Musselburgh

Musselburgh Conservation Society


Thursday, March 9 2017, 7.30 pm

Kite Photography as applied to archaeology

John Wells, The Archaeological Kite Aerial Photography Group

Venue: The Shawl Gallery, Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley

Renfrewshire Local History Forum

Renfrewshire Local History Forum Lectures are open to non-members with no admission charge but a small donation would be appreciated.


Thursday, March 9 2017, 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

Heritage Along the Clyde

Dr Irene O'Brien

Venue: Johnnie Walker Bond, Strand Street Kilmarnock

East Ayrshire Family History Society

Combined Meeting with Ayrshire History Societies


Saturday, March 11 2017

Inspired by the Falls – Representation Ramble at New Lanark

Venue: New Lanark

Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership

Take a look at the art and literature inspired by the Falls of Clyde and New Lanark, and learn about the artists such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and J. M. W. Turner who created it.

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, March 11 2017, 2 pm - 3.30 pm

Building Cupar: discover your inner architect

Venue: Cupar Library

Fife Cultural Trust

To celebrate Local History Week 2017 join us for this children’s event at Cupar Library. Recreate your favourite building or let your imagination run wild. And you can see how well you know Cupar with our architecture quiz! This is free but bookable so give the Library a ring. There’s lots more happening for Local History Week in Fife so check the web-site for details.


Sunday, March 12 2017, 2 pm - 4 pm

Walking Kirkcaldy's Architectural History

Venue: Kirkcaldy Galleries

Kirkcaldy Civic Society

To celebrate Local History Week 2017, explore some of the architectural highlights of Kirkcaldy’s High Street from its medieval beginnings to the French inspired neo-Baroque to striking modernism. Meet at Kirkcaldy Galleries and finish with tea and biscuits at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk. You’ll never look at your High Street in the same way again. Led by Kirkcaldy Civic Society, the walk is suitable for all the family. There’s lots more happening for Local History Week so check the web-site for details.


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