Diary
The Lewis Chessmen
Markinch Heritage Group
by David Caldwell
The hoard of medieval playing pieces remain one of the most valuable finds to come out of Scottish soil. Until recently, their story had remained constant for nearly 200 years. What has changed? Come and find out!
Thursday 9th January 2024 at 7pm
252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street, Markinch
(£2 entrance fee for non-members)
The Museum of Communication
Markinch Heritage Group
The Museum of Communication
by
Tom Stevenson
Starting from its beginnings in 1973, the talk will cover the museum’s collection, activities, and future plans.
Thursday 5th December 2024 at 7pm
252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street, Markinch
(£2 entrance fee for non-members)
November 2024 Meeting
Thursday 21st November 2024
Dunfermline Historical Society
Bruce Keith “Scotland Beneath the Surface”
Bruce is a retired surveyor and environmentalist, who first spoke to us in 2018, when he presented a fascinating history of bridges in Scotland. Last year when, he gave us the memorable “Are We Nearly There Yet” , mostly about signposts.
His passion for Scottish history, geography and landscape is a recurring theme throughout his life and is well captured in his book, “Bridgescapes”. In addition to completing the book, Bruce has spent his retirement as an ambassador for the sustainable use of water resources globally, and as President of his professional institution, The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). He has travelled extensively from New Zealand to Finland via Africa.
This month, his talk is titled “Scotland Beneath the Surface”.
As usual, we meet at 7:30 pm in the Abbey Church Hall, Dunfermline. All welcome.
The Edinburgh of Deacon Brodie
Dunfermline Historical Society Meeting
17th October 2024, 7:30pm
Abbey Church Hall, Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline.
Eric Melvin will present “The Edinburgh of Deacon Brodie”
Eric is a well known Edinburgh local historian. He spoke to us last year, when he presented “The Athens of the North” a fascinating and informative history of Edinburgh’s New Town and, as usual, all will be welcome.
Pittenweem Fishermen’s Memorial Association
Thursday 3rd October 2024 at 7pm
Markinch Heritage Group presents “Pittenweem Fishermen’s Memorial Association” by Ronnie Hughes.
The story behind a permanent memorial dedicated to the men and women who made their living from the sea. A story borne out of the history and tragedy of the fishing industry.
252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street Markinch.