by Robin Thompson | 13 Nov 2025 | Diary, Talks
Thursday 20th November, 7:30 pm The Abbey Church Halls, Dunfermline The talk will give an overview of the Commission and show examples of cemeteries and memorials all over the world, and from both world wars. It will also discuss how they are maintained and conserved...
by Robin Thompson | 2 Nov 2025 | Diary
Markinch Heritage Group Researching Historic Houses and Estates in Fife and beyond … by Tom Addyman A specialist’s insight into their architecture and archaeology. Thursday 6th November 2025 at 7pm 252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street, Markinch (£2 entrance fee for...
by Robin Thompson | 9 Oct 2025 | Diary, Talks
Thursday 16th October 2025, Abbey Church Halls Dunfermline Historical Society Bruce Jamieson will present ‘The Resurrectionists’ Bruce is a graduate of The University of Edinburgh who taught history for 35 years. He is the author of “Old North...
by Robin Thompson | 2 Oct 2025 | Articles
by Dr Jean Barclay In 1779 a Carnock widow, Janet Kirk or Boswell, compiled this receipt for the sale of three slaves in Jamaica whom she inherited from her son. A few details about Janet and what little is known about the slaves can be found at the end: `I...
