25 September 2014

25 Years in the Making

Former literary editor of The Scotsman, Simon Berry tells of how he discovered Alexander Smith, author of A Summer in Skye and a self-educated Victorian poet. His book Applauding Thunder, on Alexander Smith’s work, was published last year. Come and hear the story of how it came about. Signed copies of the book available.

Inverness Library, Farraline Park, Inverness

Organised by Workers' Educational Association (WEA). All welcome. No need to book. Cost: £2.

25 September 2014

 World War I – the surviving evidence in the north-east of Scotland.

A talk at Elgin Museum by Allan Kilpatrick, RCAHMS.

Adult £3.00; member £2.00; student £1.50.

Elgin Museum
Tel 01343 543675
Email curator@elginmuseum.org.uk
www.elginmuseum.org.uk

25 September 2014

 Skye and Lochalsh in print: A Tour of Scotland and Voyage to the Hebrides, Thomas Pennant, 1772.

Thomas Pennant was a Welsh naturalist and traveller who wrote books on British, Arctic and Indian zoology although he never vsited the Arctic or India! He travelled extensively in Scotland, visiting Skye and Lochalsh during his second tour in 1771.

Walking over paths and rough ground at low level. Reasonable level of fitness required. Meet at Dun Beag carpark, Struan. Grid ref NG 337 385. Advance booking essential. Adult £3.00; concession £2.00; family £8.00.

THC Countryside Rangers
Tel 01471 820526
Email john.phillips@highland.gov.uk
www.outdoorhighlands.co.uk