Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Archaeology Conference
Saturday 19 November 2022
We have an exciting programme of talks about recent discoveries and archaeological research in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders
We have an exciting programme of talks about recent discoveries and archaeological research in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders
How Geddes’ ideas fit within the current context for placemaking and planning in Scotland? Can they help us to tackle the challenges that we face and, if so, what is needed to support to make this happen?
An exploration of explore Edinburgh’s engagement with film from the emergence of cinemas as popular entertainment, the buildings used to show moving pictures and how the city has been depicted on the silver screen.
Join acclaimed historian Hakim Adi who will speak about lessons drawn from his new book ‘African and Caribbean People in Britain: A History’
Join Kate Phillips author of Bought & Sold: Scotland, Jamaica and Slavery at Edinburgh Central Library ————————————————————————–
A simple social gathering with facilitators where we can talk about our thoughts and feelings about the climate emergency.
A talk which dissects the background to colony housing, their owners and occupants with Richard Rodger
A talk about the development of Tyninghame House and gardens with Judy Riley
A talk exploring the new towns of Scotland with Dr Alistair Fair
Explore the amazing variety of fossils found in Scotland with our expert panel of palaeontologists