Lectures and events for 2024-2025
The Society has arranged a new programme of lectures for 2024-2025 which are posted below.
All at 7.30pm For a pdf of this programme click here.
GULLANE AND DIRLETON HISTORY SOCIETY LECTURE SYLLABUS 2024-2025
Meetings in RED are held in Dirleton Kirk Hall and in BLACK Gullane Village Hall. All at 7.30pm.
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The Remarkable Women of East Lothian Hanita RitchieDr Ritchie from the John Gray Centre tells the stories of these influential women Wednesday 18th September 2024 |
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A View of East Lothian’s History…from a boat Bill LoweAn unusual angle to history promises much Thursday 17th October 2024 |
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An Illustrated Talk on St Kilda Alex CrawfordThe trials and tribulations of this isolated community are recounted Wednesday 13th November 2024 |
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Ballencrieff Castle – A Restoration Peter GilliesMuch history can be learnt from the restoration of a ruin Thursday 5th December 2024 |
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Archerfield House Lesley ForrestThis iconic building has seen many changes and events Wednesday 8th January 2025 |
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Gullane and Dirleton from the Archives of Historic Environment Neil FraserCome and hear about the stored evidence of the history of the villages Thursday 6th February 2025 |
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The Impact of the Romans on East Lothian Dr Fraser HunterDid the local pre-Roman tribes make peace with the Romans? Wednesday 19th March 2025 |
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The AGM will be followed by a talk by Phil Bruce entitled,‘Recruit Training with the Fire Service at Gullane’Thursday 3rd April 2025 |
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