Clish-Clash

The e-newsletter of the Scottish Local History Forum

February 2026 Meeting

6 Feb 2026 | ,

Dunfermline Historical Society

 

19th February 2026, 7:30 pm, Abbey Church Halls, Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline

 

Murray Cook: New Light on the Battle of Stirling Bridge

The Battle of Stirling Bridge was one of the most important battles in Scottish history. Dr Murray Cook explores what actually happened and summarises the result of new excavations that locate the Scots camp ahead of the battle. Dr Cook is Stirling Council’s archaeologist and an Honorary Research Fellow at Stirling University.

This month’s talk will be preceded by our, short, Annual General Meeting. As always visitors will be made very welcome.

Falkland Hill on “Digging for Britain”

5 Jan 2026 |

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 expected to be available on the iPlayer from 7th January .

Railways of Markinch

2 Jan 2026 |

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, Betson Street, Markinch

(£2 entrance fee for non-members)