Here, you can find information about our programme for the 2024-2025 season, including titles of upcoming talks and meetings. The Society usually meets at 8 pm on Mondays evenings in Upper Loan Hall, Dreghorn Loan, Colinton EH13 0DE. Occasionally we have Zoom meetings which start at 7.30pm; Login details will be provided separately to members.
Date | Subject | Speaker |
7 October 2024 | Scotland Beneath the Surface – Mines and Tunnels | Bruce Keith |
21 October 2024 | A History of Morningside 1800-1930 | Bob Cunningham |
4 November 2024 | Honoured by Edinburgh: Beneficiaries of the Freedom of Edinburgh since 1459 | Barclay Price |
18 November 2024 | The Legacy of James Braidwood, Founder of the Scottish Fire Brigade | Dave Farries |
2 December 2024* | Robert Braid- Edwardian photographer | Bruce Jamieson |
16 December 2024 | Society Christmas Social | Details to be announced |
6 January 2025 | The Coalmine in the Sea – the Moat Pit at Culross | Robert Yates and Donald Adamson |
20 January 2025 | The History of Rockville House (Redhall) | Andy Arthur |
3 February 2025 | The Story of Roman Arm Armour | Fraser Hunter |
17 February 2025 | Through Ice and Fire: A Russian Arctic Convoy diary | Leona Thomas |
3 March 2025 | Scots Women who Chose to Challenge | Jackie Sangster |
17 March 2025 | Society Annual General Meeting and two short talks by members |
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