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
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
Wednesday, May 10 2017, 2 pm - 3 pm
Family history from medieval charters
Dr Alan Borthwick
Venue: New Register House, Princes Street, Edinburgh
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
PRECEEDED BY AGM
Wednesday, May 10 2017, 7.45 pm
AGM and Inside Dumbarton Castle
Jean Scollay
Venue: RAF Club, Ardgowan Square, Greenock
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)
Venue: German Speaking Church, Chalmers Crescent, Edinburgh, EH9 1TW
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