All meetings take place at 20:00 in the Upper Loan Hall, Dreghorn Loan EH13 0DE
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Through Ice and Fire –
A Russian Arctic Convoy Diary –
Leona Thomas 17th February 2025 –

Leona will explain how she found her father’s secret diaries and how she transcribed his memoirs into the acclaimed book ‘Through Ice and Fire: a Russian Arctic Convoy 1942’. Unknown information came to light and rewrote some historical facts regarding the convoys. She will conclude the talk by telling us about her trip to Archangel in Russia in 2016 as a guest of the Russian people.
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Scots women who chose to challenge
Jackie Sangster 3rd March 2025

Jackie will take us on a wander through archive materials to meet Scots women who have made their mark in their respective fields whether in politics, law, medicine, the arts or the world of sport. She will introduce us to some well know faces and perhaps we’ll meet a few lesser known, but nonetheless inspiring individuals.
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Society Annual General Meeting
17th March 2025

The meeting will include two Short Talks by Members
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