Here's this week's list of talks of interest to Scottish genealogists and family historians.
Note that there may be a 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.
Martin Martin: early modern Hebridean traveller and author | Dr Donald William Stewart, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, University of the Highlands and Islands | Monday, Mar 10 2014 | 6 pm | Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ | |
Tycho Brahe - Shakespeare's Father? | Julian Ward, Blue Badge Tourist Guide | Monday, Mar 10 2014 | 7.30-9.30 pm | Alloa Town Hall (Tommy Downs Room) | |
Hospitals of Lochaber a follow up | Jim Leslie | Tuesday, Mar 11 2014 | 7.30 pm | Public Library, Airds Crossing, Fort William | |
A Women's Work is Never Done | Val Reilly | Tuesday, Mar 11 2014 | 7.30 pm | Community Room, Largs Library, Allanpark Street, Largs | |
Martin Martin: early modern Hebridean traveller and author | Dr Donald William Stewart, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, University of the Highlands and Islands | Tuesday, Mar 11 2014 | 7.30 pm | ||
How DNA can help your genealogy Research Overview of testing for surname research (Y-DNA), tests available for close cousin matching (autosomal DNA) and exploring your deep maternal ancestry (mtDNA) | Ali MacDonald of the Scottish DNA project | Tuesday, Mar 11 2014 | 7:30 pm | Volunteer House (Vonef Centre) in 69 Crossgate Cupar KY15 5AS | |
The Refurbishment Of Stirling Castle | Elizabeth Boulton | Wednesday, Mar 12 2014 | 2-4 pm | Kincardine Community Centre - Hepburn Room | |
Celtic Sculpture Courts in Dundee, Glasgow and Aberdeen 1901-1911 | Sally Foster (University of Aberdeen) | Wednesday, Mar 12 2014 | 6.30 pm | Lecture Theatre 2, Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee | |
Martin Martin: early modern Hebridean traveller and author | Dr Donald William Stewart, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, University of the Highlands and Islands | Wednesday, Mar 12 2014 | 7 pm | Stornoway Town Hall, South Beach, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BE | |
Three stops from Gala. | Bob McKendrick | Wednesday, Mar 12 2014 | 7.30 pm | Upper Volunteer Hall, Galashiels | |
Co-operative Education Trust Scotland Ltd | Hugh Donnelly | Wednesday, Mar 12 2014 | 7.30 pm | Kirriemuir Old Parish Church Hall, Bank Street, Kirriemuir | |
Historical Disclosures, Army Personnel Centre | Gerry McArdle, Executive Officer. | Wednesday, Mar 12 2014 | 7:30 pm | Smith Museum and Art Gallery, Dumbarton Road, Stirling | |
Ayrshire Mining | Andrew Dick | Thursday, Mar 13 2014 | Johnnie Walker Bond, Strand Street Kilmarnock | ||
The Preston Family of Valleyfield (1543 - 1907) | Stan Welch | Thursday, Mar 13 2014 | 7.30 pm | Queens Hall, Charlestown, KY11 3EG | |
The Kilwinning Community Archaeology: Rebirth of a Society | Thomas Rees, Director and Consultant Archaeologist | Thursday, Mar 13 2014 | 7:30 pm | The Shawl Gallery, Paisley Museum, High Street, Paisley |