Clyne Heritage Society
Lectures 2017-18
During the winter months the Society organises evening lectures, which are usually held in the Brora Community Centre at the rear of Brora Primary School, unless otherwise advised. All talks begin at 7.30pm and most are held on a Thursday. Lectures are open to all and there is usually a raffle (donations always welcome) - refreshments and admission are free. Anyone wishing to join the Society will be made particularly welcome.
Click any title below for more information about that lecture.
During the winter months the Society organises evening lectures, which are usually held in the Brora Community Centre at the rear of Brora Primary School, unless otherwise advised. All talks begin at 7.30pm and most are held on a Thursday. Lectures are open to all and there is usually a raffle (donations always welcome) - refreshments and admission are free. Anyone wishing to join the Society will be made particularly welcome.
Click any title below for more information about that lecture.
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April 19th, 2018 – The History of Highland HospitalsJim Leslie - History of Highland's Hospitals Project - Avoch
For 17 years until 1991, Jim was Head of Geography at Nairn Academy, when he was appointed Adviser in Social Subjects for Highland Council.
His lifelong interest in history encouraged him to complete the Scottish History Distance Learning degree course with Dundee University. He is now semi-retired and is the primary researcher in the History of Highland’s Hospitals Project, which is currently working on the history of the hospitals of Inverness. -
May 17th, 2018 – The Photographic ArchivesDr Nick Lindsay - Clyne Heritage Society.
An illustrated presentation by Nick Lindsay of a selection of the Society's archive photographs. -
June 21st, 2018 – Open NightA selection of the Society's new archives on display.
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Previous lectures have included: Drove roads, Sciberscross, Art & Landscapes, Land Boundaries, Volunteer Troops, Crofting, The Western Front, Kilfeddermore, Brora Golf Club, Melvilles in Clyne, Historic Landscapes of Sutherland, Clearance of Strathbrora, Secret Sutherland and Patrick Sellar.