Talks
First Meeting of the 2023/2024 Season
Dunfermline Historical Society
21st September 2023, 7:30 pm
Abbey Church Halls
Our new programme begins on 21st September 2023 when Bruce Keith will present his talk on Scottish Milestones “Are We Nearly There Yet?” Bruce has spoken to us previously, when in 2018 he presented “Bridgescapes”, which was greatly enjoyed by those of us present. His talk was based on his book of the same name and he has recently completed a new book, on milestones and mileposts. Bruce is a Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Environmentalist with a lifelong interest in the history of Scotland’s built and natural heritage. As usual we meet in the Abbey Church Halls at 7:30pm and welcome all returning members and visitors.
The Athens of the North
Dunfermline Historical Society Meeting
18th May 2023, 7:30pm
Abbey Church Hall, Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline.
Eric Melvin will present “The Athens of the North”
Eric is a well known Edinburgh local historian. Since retiring from a long and varied career in education he now spends his time sharing his knowledge and love of Edinburgh via guided walks, talks and a number of books, including “A Walk down the Royal Mile”. He is an excellent speaker and as usual, all will be welcome for this, the last talk of the season.
Louise Whitfield Carnegie Talk
Thursday 27th April, 7:30 pm
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
The Carnegie Birthplace Museum in Moodie Street, Dunfermline holds a series of talks known as the Carnegie Lectures. This month’s is “Louise Whitfield Carnegie : The Lady of Skibo” and will be given by Dr Victoria Connor.
DHS April 2023 Meeting
20th April 2023
Abbey Church Halls, Abbey Park Place
7:30pm, doors open 7pm
The Abdication of 1936 and the real Wallace Simpson
Roy Johnstone
Roy is a very popular speaker who is becoming a regular presenter to the DHS. He has been fascinated by history all his life and, since retiring from a career in the law, has developed and presented a wide range of talks on many historical topics ranging from Mary, Queen of Scots to the more recent history covered in this month’s talk. I’m sure many of you will remember how entertaining Roy’s talk last year on Bonnie Prince Charlie was.
December 2022 Meeting
Dunfermline Historical Society
8th Dec. 2022, 7:30 pm
“The Stuart Widows” by Susan Morrison
Susan Morrison is well known to the members to the Dunfermline Historical Society. She presents Time Travels on BBC Radio Scotland, and has spoken to us before, when in December 2018, she told us the story of the 18th Century “witch”, Lilias Adie. We are absolutely delighted to have her back, presenting a talk which was re-arranged from November.
As usual we meet in the Abbey Church Halls, Abbey Park Place, and non-members are very welcome.