by Robin Thompson | 3 Nov 2020 | Video Lectures
While the Covid restrictions remain and prevent us holding meetings, we are continuing to post new articles written by our small group of hard-working local historians. But we are always happy to hear from new researchers and authors who would like to present material...
by Robin Thompson | 1 Nov 2020 | Articles
We have recently revised the article on George Roberson FSA to include an imposing portrait by John Rattray of his father, Robert Robertson, who was provost of Dunfermline between 1854 and 1861.
by Robin Thompson | 8 Oct 2020 | Articles
George Robertson (1835 to 1916), was a businessman and antiquarian who played an interesting part in the life of Victorian Dunfermline. As well as running a shop, he was an officer in the Dunfermline Rifle Volunteer Corps, contributed sketches to Henderson’s...
by Robin Thompson | 7 Oct 2020 | Uncategorized
The British Association for Local History have published their “3rd e-Newsletter”. It contains links to many talks and resources available on line, and I hope it may contain something of interest to our members.
by Robin Thompson | 1 Oct 2020 | Video Lectures
This is the second of our video postings and this time, instead of a presentation, we are featuring three films on The Picts. They have been made by the amateur historical film makers, Nigel Scott and Alan Short who have a number of excellent videos on their website,...