by Robin Thompson | 13 Jan 2026 | Diary
by Robin Thompson | 5 Jan 2026 | Articles
by Dr Jean Barclay David Paton is a somewhat neglected member of the famous Paton family of artists, sculptors and designers but according to his friend, Dr. Ebenezer Henderson, astronomer and historian of Dunfermline, he was a `great mechanical genius` (1). David was...
by Robin Thompson | 5 Jan 2026 | Diary
Joe Fitzpatrick, of the Falkland Stewartship Trust, has informed us that the archeological excavations, at Falkland Hill in 2025, will feature in the new series of Digging for Britain on the BBC. The programme is scheduled for 28th January but all episodes are...
by Robin Thompson | 2 Jan 2026 | Diary
Markinch Heritage Group Railways of Markinch by Bill Roberton Since the 1840s the railways around Markinch played an important part in its story. Bill is a well respected author and professional railway photographer. Thursday 8th January 2026 at 7pm 252 Memorial Hall,...
by Robin Thompson | 2 Jan 2026 | Diary, Talks
Thursday 15th January 2026, 7:30pm The Abbey Church Halls, Dunfermline Dunfermline Historical Society Our Storied Firth: One Thousand Years of Literature and Storytelling in the Forth Estuary. Following the success of his book “Our Storied Town” for Edinburgh’s 900th...
