History talks and events 8-14 May 2017

2/5/2017

Upcoming family history talks and events in Scotland, 8 - 14 May 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, May 8 2017, 7.30 pm

Alexander 'Greek' Thomson

Iain McGillivray

Venue: John Knox Church Hall, High Street, Stewarton

Stewarton and District Historical Society

The eminent Glasgow architect was a Victorian pioneer of sustainable housing. His beautiful buildings, including Holmwood House, the Egyptian Halls on Union Street, and Caledonia Road Church can still be seen. Members £1 Non-members £2.

Monday, May 8 2017, 7.30 pm

Open Evening

Venue: Luncarty Church Centre

West Stormont Historical Society

Tuesday, May 9 2017

Outing to Ceres Folk Museum

Fife Family History Society

Tuesday, May 9 2017, 7.30 pm

AGM

Venue: Community Room, Largs Library, Allanpark Street, Largs

North Ayrshire Family History Society

Tuesday, May 9 2017, 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm

Green Treasures from the magic mountains- Project JADE on Neolithic Axheads from the Alps

Alison Sheridan

Venue: Edinburgh Cine and Video Society, 23a Fettes Row, Edinburgh, EH3 6RH

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society

Tuesday, May 9 2017, 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm

The Relief of Malta

Alexander Hall

Venue: Masonic Halls, Collier Street, Johnstone

Johnstone Historical Society

Wednesday, May 10 2017, 2 pm - 3 pm

Family history from medieval charters

Dr Alan Borthwick

Venue: New Register House, Princes Street, Edinburgh

National Records of Scotland

Dr Alan Borthwick (Head of Medieval Records, National Records of Scotland) will talk about how family trees can be created using Scottish medieval documents, like those in the current NRS exhibition 'Scribes and Royal Authority', and how he has used this genealogical data to illuminate his research.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-history-from-medieval-charters-tickets-33848105595?aff=erelpanelorg

Wednesday, May 10 2017, 6.00 pm

The Lost World of Rossie Priory: Pioneering Photography

Rachel Nordstrom (University of St Andrews)

Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee

Abertay Historical Society

PRECEEDED BY AGM

Wednesday, May 10 2017, 7.45 pm

AGM and Inside Dumbarton Castle

Jean Scollay

Venue: RAF Club, Ardgowan Square, Greenock

Inverclyde Historical Society

Thursday, May 11 2017, 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

My hands are tied but my tongue is free: Swords with songs and Kinmont Willie

Dr Valentina Bold

Venue: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura, The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries, DG2 7SW

Dumfries and Galloway Museums and Galleries

The talk will be followed by refreshments and an evening opportunity to visit the museum exhibitions. Free but pre-booking is required: please call 01387 253374 to book a place.

Thursday, May 11 2017, 7.30 pm

Member’s Night and Forum AGM

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, May 11 2017, 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm

AGM

Venue: Johnnie Walker Bond, Strand Street Kilmarnock

East Ayrshire Family History Society

Friday, May 12 2017, 7.30 pm

The Strathyre Studio of Mary Ramsay, Jessie Wilson, and Margaret Macdonald

Heather Jack (Independent arts professional)