Fairlie’s Secret War
November 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
John Riddell
John Riddell had a distinguished career as a civil engineer and is a noted historian of Ayrshire and the Clyde. He is the author of a number of books about the Clyde including Fairlie’s Secret War, about Fairlie’s little known, crucial role in WWII. In 2024 he was honoured by the Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies for his contribution to the recording of Ayrshire’s history. He was the 2024 recipient of the John Strawhorn Memorial Quaich, an annual award presented to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to recording the history and heritage of Ayrshire.