Programme of talks and events

Talks fall on the first Thursday of each month from September to June inclusive (except January). They take place at the 252 Memorial Hall, Betson Street, Markinch at 7pm unless otherwise stated.

 

Free to members and £2 for non members.

 

During Covid and up to March 2022, talks were online and recorded. They can be found here

3-Sep-2026: The Gaelic Place Names Around Markinch

Kirsty Strachan

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1-Oct-2026: Mail to Markinch

Graham Meacher

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5-Nov-2026: In Conversation with John Cameron – Raconteur, Sheep Farmer and Railway Enthusiast

John Cameron

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3-Dec-2026: The Stone of Destiny

David Caldwell

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7-Jan-2027: Leaving a Mark on History

Dr. Iain Ross Wallace

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4-Feb-2027: The Early Years of Mary, Queen of Scots

Dr. Amy Blakeway

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4-Mar-2027: Standing up for Trees

Ian Baird

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1-Apr-2027: The End of Coal's Kingdom

Dr. Ewan Gibbs

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6-May-2027: Burke and Hare

Eric Melvin

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3-Jun-2027: The Declaration of Arbroath

Dr. Michael Penman

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