17 September 2015

 Highland Heroes: The family histories behind the objects,

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery,  Room to Discover

Anne Fraser, Family Historian at the Highland Archive Centre, reveals the fabulous family histories that lie behind the museum’s collections of World War One medals, photographs, letters, uniforms and ‘trench craft’. Discover the people that populate the Highlands’ Great War story in this informative lunchtime lecture.

Anne’s role includes in depth family history research for customers who visit the Highland Archive Centre through one to one consultations, and the compilation of family trees and reports. She also promotes the archives collections through classes, talks, outreach events and is a qualified trainer in delivering family history workshops. She has an intimate knowledge of Highland family history and the area around Loch Ness where she grew up.

£3.00. Booking is essential, in person at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, call 01463 237114 or email
cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com

17 September 2015

 Join us in creating a walking trail leaflet highlighting Invergordon in World War I.

Invergordon Museum

All welcome

17 September 2015

 Highlanders on the Titanic

Talk by Norman Newton

West Church Hall, Cromarty. Non-members: £3

Organised by Cromarty History Society and Friends of Cromarty Courthouse. Further information at www.cromartyhistory.scot

17 September 2015

The History of Culloden House: a case study in local history

Talk by Norman Newton

The Reading Room, Inverness Library, Farraline Park

Organised by Workers' Educational Association (WEA). Cost: £2 minimum donation.

Followed by AGM

17 September 2015

 ‘The Castletown Flagstone Industry of
Caithness’

Talk by Murial Murray

Community Centre Lounge, Brora. Organised by Clyne Heritage Society. Further information from their website www.clyneheritage.com

At its peak in the late 19th Century, the industry
employed 500 men and the local stone was shipped around the entire globe.