BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Renfrewshire Local History Forum - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rlhf.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Renfrewshire Local History Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20240811T180004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T201957Z UID:5008-1739475000-1739480400@rlhf.info SUMMARY:"We wined them and dined them\, they ate o' our meat; new insights into subsistence\, settlement and status in Early Modern Glencoe. Edward Stewart\, University of Glasgow DESCRIPTION:From travellers’ accounts and romantic re-imaginings perceptions of the Highlands of Scotland as a backward\, isolated and impoverished region in the early modern period dominate popular narratives around landscapes such as Glencoe\, and frame events such as the Cromwellian\, Williamite and Jacobite wars. Recent excavations by the University of Glasgow and National Trust for Scotland in Glencoe at the Summerhouse of Maclain\, and townships of Achnacon and Achtriochtan\, and shielings of Gleann Leac-na-Muidhe\, can allow us to construct new narratives around the connectivity of communities in this region  and the strategies these communities developed for subsistence.  These excavations allow us to build a picture of life in Glencoe before and after the events of the 1692 massacre and consider the responses of the communities of this landscape to this event\, and the worsening climatic conditions of the Little Ice Age. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/we-wined-them-and-dined-them-they-ate-o-our-meat-new-insights-into-subsistence-settlement-and-status-in-early-modern-glencoe-edward-stewart-university-of-glasgow/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Archaeology END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20240811T201456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T202521Z UID:5010-1741894200-1741899600@rlhf.info SUMMARY:An introduction to Renfrewshire's land-assessment system\, Denis Rixson DESCRIPTION:For anyone interested in the early history of Renfrewshire we have very limited historical  records; what archaeology tells us and what place-names imply. However we conjure it\, the legacy is sparse and we must extract all that we can from those records we do have.  There is one source of historical information which has been relatively neglected and that is land-assessment. Land-assessment simply means the study of the relative valuations put on land over many centuries. It sounds tedious. Dry-as-dust collections of data where Farm A is worth so many merklands\, Farm B so many pennylands and Farm C a davach\, an arachor\, or a carucate. But\, put it all together and the landscape soon reveals an arithmetic pattern. The earliest settlers in Renfrewshire behaved exactly as they did in every other cultivable county in Britain. They divided up the landscape in a coherent manner and gave it a fiscal overlay. In most parts of Scotland there are at least two fiscal overlays\, geared to each other by exchange rates. Arithmetic is the key to unlocking these systems and the relationships between them. \nFrom Inverkip to Houston Parish\, 1065 to the present day. If you have ever wondered where nameplaces and areas within the  old  County of Renfrewshire came about this is definately for you. \nDenis has published several  books on the Scottish Highlands some you may know :  The West Highland Way\,  Arisaig & Morar\,  Knoydart\,  The Hebridean Traveller and more. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/renfrewshires-history-true-or-false-dr-stuart-nisbet/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Archaeology END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20240811T201547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T103415Z UID:5012-1744313400-1744318800@rlhf.info SUMMARY:AGM Election of Office Bearer's and Committee Members 2025/26 A short introduction on the activities of the RLHF from Peter Crawford. DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the activities of the RLHF in and around Renfrewshire. We begin with a presentation of photographs donated to the forum by the Connacher family from Bridge of Weir . The collection of well over 4000 images has revealed some unique photographs taken in Renfrewshire  dating back to the early 1900’s . This will be followed by a short talk on how we handle webmail enquiries\, web site\,facebook\, research work and our field trips.  If you have an interest in any aspect of the above please speak with any committee member present and we will explain further details to you. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/agm/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Archaeology END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20240811T201723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T184331Z UID:5014-1747337400-1747342800@rlhf.info SUMMARY:Pioneering Spirit; the archaeology and history of whisky making in Scotland Derek Alexander\, Head of Archaeology National Trust for Scotland DESCRIPTION:The Pioneering Spirit project  is the first project of its kind. This nationwide archaeology and research programme is working to uncover the hidden history of whiskey-making in the Scottish landscape\,from its illicit beginnings to the rise of industrial distilleries.Its seeking to unearth both old and new stories\,as well as ground the knowledge and the mythology of illicit whiskey-making back to the very places it happened. \nTo date the team has identified 30 sites of illicit whiskey production across the landscapes in the care of NTS and it is expected there are more. Illicit stills have so far been uncovered in Trust places including Torridon\, Kintail\, Grey Mare’s Tail\,Nature Reserve\,and Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve. We’ve also been exploring the beginnings of licensed whiskey production in Speyside. We are all looking forward to meeting up with Derek again\, a long term member of the Renfrewshire Local History Forum. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/pioneering-spirit-the-archaeology-and-history-of-whisky-making-in-scotland-derek-alexander-head-of-archaeology-nts/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Archaeology ORGANIZER;CN="Renfrewshire%20Local%20History%20Forum.":MAILTO:petercrawford1947@sky.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20250601T103735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T183237Z UID:5164-1760036400-1760043600@rlhf.info SUMMARY:Final Plague Outbreak in Scotland DESCRIPTION:Professor Marc Oxenham\, University of Aberdeen \nMarc Oxenham is an Honorary Professor at the University of Aberdeen and an Emeritus Professor in the School of Archaeology and Anthropology at the Australian National University. He is a member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. He has worked in the USA\, China\, Cambodia\, Thailand\, Vietnam\, Indonesia and the Philippines. Professor Oxenham is best known as a bioarchaeologist\, focusing on human biological and socio-cultural adaptation to climate and technological variability/change in Holocene Southeast Asia. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/final-plague-outbreak-in-scotland/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20250601T104812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T183318Z UID:5167-1763060400-1763067600@rlhf.info SUMMARY:Fairlie's Secret War DESCRIPTION:John Riddell \nJohn 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. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/fairlies-secret-war/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20250601T105016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T183344Z UID:5169-1765479600-1765486800@rlhf.info SUMMARY:Why Has Paisley so many Churches? DESCRIPTION:Mr Duncan Macintosh \nDuncan Macintosh is a retired building conservation officer who worked for Renfrewshire Council and who now champions the retention of historic architecture in Paisley. He is a very knowledgeable local historian involved in activities such as leading architectural walks in Paisley. He currently leads the Paisley and District U3AArchitecture Appreciation group which visits buildings and places of interest in the area about once a month. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/why-has-paisley-so-many-churches/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20250601T105230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T183719Z UID:5171-1770922800-1770930000@rlhf.info SUMMARY:The Archaeological Origins of Drumelzier's Merlin Legend DESCRIPTION:Laura Muser\, GUARD Archaeology \nThe archaeological origins of Drumelzier’s Merlin legend\nProbably as far back as the 12th century written references to Merlin’s grave at Drumelzier have been made. Is there any archaeological proof? \nDr Ronan Toolis is CEO at GUARD Archaeology Ltd. He has over 30 years experience in a wide range of archaeological projects in Scotland and Germany. He has published the results of his work on assessing and investigating sites and analysing evidence in journals and books. His work has covered a very wide range from the Later Prehistoric to Early Mediaeval. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/the-archaeological-origins-of-drumelziers-merlin-legend/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20250601T105511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T183441Z UID:5173-1773342000-1773349200@rlhf.info SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of Bonny Dundee? Hunting for (Archaeological) Traces of Covenanters in the Clyde Region DESCRIPTION:Dr Edward Stewart\, CVARF Engagement Officer\, University of Glasgow \nDr Edward Stewart is the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework (CVARF) Engagement Officer at Archaeology Scotland. He is a field school co-director and excavation director of the Glencoe field school run by the University of Glasgow. He is passionate about making archaeology relevant to contemporary society and has collaborated on projects with the National Trust for Scotland\, Glencoe folk museum and local communities in Glencoe and Ballachulish. His PhD in archaeology at the University of Glasgow explored shieling landscapes and the interpretation of upland archaeology in the Scottish Highlands. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/in-the-footsteps-of-bonny-dundee-hunting-for-archaeological-traces-of-covenanters-in-the-clyde-region/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20250601T105549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191829Z UID:5175-1775761200-1775768400@rlhf.info SUMMARY:AGM DESCRIPTION: URL:https://rlhf.info/event/agm-2/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T001724 CREATED:20250601T105728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T182236Z UID:5177-1779994800-1780002000@rlhf.info SUMMARY:The History and Archaeology of the Treshnish Isles DESCRIPTION:Derek Alexander\, Head of Archaeology\, National Trust for Scotland \nDespite the fact they’ve been uninhabited since 1857\, there’s a rich human history to the Treshnish Isles. Currently\, there are at least 21 known archaeology sites on the islands\, spread across the Dutchman’s Cap\, Lunga\, Fladda\, Cairn na Burgh Mor and Cairn na Burgh Beag. These include two medieval chapels\, a 15th- or 16th-century castle and an 18th-century barracks. \nDerek Alexander is the Head of Archaeological Services for the National Trust for Scotland. After working as a commercial archaeologist he joined the National Trust in 2000 as the West Region Archaeologist and was appointed Head Archaeologist in 2011. He has undertaken fieldwork on many Trust properties including several small islands in the Hebrides some of which are the Treshnish Isles and Staffa. Many books\, academic papers and magazine articles on a wide range of archaeological subjects have been written by Derek\, including a book about Renfrewshire. URL:https://rlhf.info/event/the-history-and-archaeology-of-the-treshnish-isles/ LOCATION:D137/9\, McLean Building\, UWS\, Storie Street\, Paisley\, PA1 2BE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RLHF Lecture END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR