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The Scottish Local History Forum is the umbrella organisation for all individuals and organisations interested in local history in Scotland. It publishes a journal three times a year, organises an annual conference in the autumn, campaigns on behalf of local history, compiles occasional reference works, and generally keeps those involved in local history in touch with Scottish activities.

Local History Workshop

Are you interested in local history?

Are you a member of a local history society?

Do you organise a local history society or other group interested in your local heritage?

Then come to this workshop to share experiences, meet other enthusiasts, and learn from each other.

Saturday 19 May 2012

9.45 - 16.00

Maryhill Burgh Halls, Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow

www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk/location/

The Forum is organising a Workshop for Local History Societies, Organisations and Members, to include short talks, societies’ displays, networking. Some proposed topics (to be confirmed) are:

PROGRAMME
The programme will be updated as additional talks by local history groups are offered.

09.45-10.15 REGISTRATION & COFFEE

10.15-12.30 Morning Session

LOCAL HISTORY AND THE WIDER WORLD

• Stained glass panels in Maryhill Burgh Hall - Bill Black
• Local History & Tourism - Iain Arnott (Manager, Mugdock Country Park)
• Heritage Centres - Seumus Coleman (Croy Heritage Centre)
• Local History Week and similar events
• Society Publications Programme
• Local History in Schools - Colin Castle
• Affiliated Societies and SLHF – introduction & discussion of SLHF Constitution changes, led by Finlay McKichan

12.30-14.00 LUNCH
(Not included, but soup and sandwiches etc are available at the cafe in Maryhill Burgh Halls.)

14.00-16.00 Afternoon Session

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETIES

• About SLHF - John Irvine (SLHF Chair)
• Organising a Local Area Forum
• Starting a Local History Group
• Local Groups’ Reports:
o North Kessock and District Local History Society. Exhibitions, work with schools, and books.
o Kirkcudbright History Society. Kirkcudbright Kirkyard Trail.
• Early Maritime Research Project Proposal - Eric Graham (SLHF).

Discussion

16.30 CLOSE

Come and meet other local history enthusiasts!

If you are a member of a local history group and would like to present a short talk on your activities, or hire a display table, please indicate this on the booking form.

Cost: £10 (includes morning tea/coffee).

Download Full Programme and Booking Form (PDF)

Societies wishing to book a display table (free to members; £25.00 for non-members) or give a short talk should contact the SLHF Administrator:

SLHF Administrator, Box 103, 12 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1DD

Join the Forum

Are you interested in the history of your local community?
Do you want to know more about local history in Scotland?
Are you a member of a local history society?
Would you like to know more about historical sources?
Would you like to write for a popular local history journal?

To find out more about joining the Scottish Local History Forum, click here.