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Renfrewshire Local History Forum lectures are free for members, and visitors are always welcome. We kindly suggest a small donation to help cover the cost of the refreshments served at 7:00 pm during our informal chat time. |
Archaeology & Local History Lectures 2026/27 |
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Meetings are held in Room D137 on the ground floor of the McLean Building, UWS, Paisley, at 7.00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month from October to May excluding January ( Please note all meetings can be subject to a date change, please consult the website a few days before your visit) From 7:00 to 7:30, there’s an informal period with tea, coffee, and snacks. Committee members will be available to answer questions and provide information about upcoming events, field trips, and membership. There are two ways to reach the McLean Building: from High Street, go through the car park gate and walk 100 meters to the end of the road. You’ll find the entrance on your right, opposite a small garden, with Room 137 as the first door on the right when you enter. Alternatively, from the car park entrance on Storie Street, follow the footpath straight ahead for 100 meters to the double-door entrance of the McLean Building.
15 October 2026: Nursing, Midwifery and Witchcraft – Professor Nicola Ring, Professor of Nursing at Edinburgh Napier University. 12 November 2026: Sir William Arrol – Gordon Masterton, Emeritus Professor of Engineering, Edinburgh University. 10 December 2026: In the Footsteps of Bonnie Dundee – Dr Edward Stewart, CVARF Engagement Officer, Archaeology Scotland. 11 February 2027: The Archaeology of Ben Lomond – Derek Alexander, Head of Archaeology, National Trust for Scotland. 11 March 2027: The Role of Field Officer with HES – Bob Will, GUARD Archaeology/HES. 8 April 2027: AGM 13 May 2027: The Viking Kingdom of Strathclyde – Dr Tim Clarkson, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
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