Urgent information

As we have been unable to verify with Dr James Fraser that he will speak at our Whitsun meeting Norman Atkinson has very kindly brought forward his talk ' George Don and the First Angus Bird List 1813 ' . Please pass this information on to anyone you think it may affect.
The venue is still Forfar Community Church , formerly Wellbrae School Nursery and Dining Hall.

Lammas Meeting - Tuesday, 26 th August 2014 at 7 pm.

The seventh AGM of the society - speaker to be arranged.

Midsummer Outing

Possible dates 21st or 28th June 2014

Whitsun Meeting - Tuesday, 27th May 2014 at 7 pm.

Speaker: Dr James Fraser of Edinburgh University and author of "The Battle of Dunnichen 685"
Title of talk: The Battle of Dun Nechtain: thoughts on the fighting, the location and the significance."
Venue - Forfar Community Church

Candlemas Meeting - Tuesday, 25th February 2014 at 7 pm.

Speaker : Ken Neil
Title of Talk: "The Red Squirrel - Saving a Scottish Wildlife Icon."
Venue - The Hamelt, Letham

Martinmas Meeting - Tuesday 26th November 2013 at 7 pm

Speaker: Anne Craig
Title of talk - "The Early Life of Annie Gilruth and Auchmithie"
Venue - The Hamelt

Change of subject

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to rearrange our AGM meeting. After the business we are delighted to welcome a local duo - ' Caraidean' who will give 'A taste of Scotland through song and prose' they will perform a variety of styles including some of the works of Violet Jacob and some songs in Gaelic. All are welcome. Many thanks to Caraidean for helping us out at short notice.

Whitsun Meeting, Tuesday 28th May at 7pm.

Dr James Fraser of Edinburgh University and author of the 'Battle of Dunnichen 685' will be the speaker. The title of his talk is 'The Battle of Dun Nechtain:  thoughts on the fighting, the location and the significance.'
Note new venue: East and Old Parish Church, East High Street, Forfar

Different venue

Whitsun Meeting - Tuesday, 28th May 2013 at 7pm.
Speaker: Dr James Fraser from Edinburgh University
Author of 'The Battle of Dunnichen 685'
Title of talk: 'The Battle of Dun Nechtain:  thoughts on the fighting, the location and the significance.'

Syllabus 2012 - 2013

For details of each venue please see local press and posters.

Martinmas Meeting - Tuesday, 27th November 2012 at 7pm.
Speaker: Mr Neil McLeod
Title of talk: A Historical Tour of Glen Ogilvy, a Pictish Kingdom

Candlemas Meeting - Tuesday, 26th February 2013 at 7pm.
Speaker: Fionna McGregor from Arbroath Abbey
Title of talk: To be decided

Whitsun Meeting - Tuesday, 28th May 2013 at 7pm.
Speaker: Dr James Fraser from Edinburgh University.
Author of 'The Battle of Dunnichen 685'
Title of talk: To be decided

June summer outing - Saturday 22nd or Sunday 23rd June 2013
Walk on the Caterthuns
Leader: Norman Atkinson

Lamas Meeting and AGM - Tuesday, 27th August 2013 at 7pm.
Speaker: Mr Allan Elliot
Title of talk: James Traill of Dunnichen: A 19 th Century Horticulturalist.

Hello Felicity

I keep hoping to make contact with Felicity from New Zealand who left a comment early on (2009). I was sorry to have missed it and wonder if any of the hits from NZ are Felicty? If so pease get in touch again and I'll try to be a bit more efficient this time! Anne

Syllabus for 2011 - 2012

Please see posters and updates for the venue of each meeting
Summer Outing: Saturday, 10th September 2011

Trip to the Bell Rock

 

Martinmas  Meeting– Tuesday, 29th November 2011 at 7pm.

Speaker: Rev. Brian Ramsey

Title of Talk: ‘Worship in the Scot’s Country Kirks from 1560’

 

Candlemas  Meeting - Tuesday, 28th February 2012 at 7pm.

Speaker: Ron Scrimgeour

Title of Talk: ‘If it wisnae for the wark o’ the weavers’

 

Whitsun Meeting – Tuesday, 29th May 2012 at 7pm. Letham Hotel

Speaker: Andrew Duncan who is re-creating the medieval garden at Melgund Castle.
 

May/June

Summer Outing:Bell Rock Lighthouse, 2nd attempt

 

Lammas Meeting – Tuesday 28th August 2012 at 7pm.

Speaker/ entertainer: Scott Gardiner the ‘Bothy Loon’

 

 

Some notes from our annual report -
Field Walking On our first field walk decorated stone slabs built into field walls were discovered. These are now thought to be linked to a former gateway into the grounds of Dunnichen House.
Dunnichen Heritage Trail - Plans are continuing towards the creation of a Heritage Trail incorporating the site of the Pictish Fort and continuing along the Kirk road to the ‘Girdle Stane’.
Boundary Stones - A group walked along the top of Dunnichen hill to view two boundary stones built into the wall between the Dunnichen and Burnside estates.

Blog Page – dunnichenheritagesociety.blogspot.com The blog page continues to be updated and is now linked to a Letham website
Dempster for Children – A booklet, aimed at children, to let them know of the influence of George Dempster is being produced by Joan and Alison.
Tree Survey – A survey was made of trees at Dunnichen House. These are now listed and will be added to our archives.
Archive materials – A start to cataloguing archive materials has been made and will progress as time allows

A book about Dunnichen Church

Dunnichen by Anne Duncan | Make Your Own Book

Lamas Meeting – Tuesday 30th August 2011 at 7 pm.

Speaker: Mr. Alex Whyte – Mr Whyte will tell us about James Headrick who ended his days as a minister at Dunnichen. Headrick’s influence was not however confined to the care of his parishioners. Come along and find out more.

Title of Talk: ‘The Rev. James Headrick’

Whitsun Meeting – Tuesday, 31st May 2011 at 7 pm.

Speaker: Mr. Ken Murdoch – Mr Murdoch is an enthusiast for the conservation work he has been doing on his castle. A must for all DIY fans!

Title of Talk: ‘Restoring a 17th Century Castle’

Candlemas Meeting – Tuesday, 22nd February 2011 at 7 pm.

Speaker: Mr.Norman Atkinson – Norman has been taking a personal interest in Kingsmuir for many years and has now made a collection of photographs showing characters, changes and developments.

Title of Talk: ‘Kingsmuir, a Village Portrait ‘

Martinmas Meeting – Tues, 23rd November 2010 at 7 pm

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Speaker: Miss Nora Craig

Title of Talk: ‘Researching the Carnegys ‘ – Nora has written a book giving a comprehensive history of this local family. We have been gifted a copy by Baroness Carnegy of Lour and this is available to borrow from our archives.

‘A Walk with Norman’ – Norman will take us to some points of interest around the Parish Boundary. Please be prepared for walking through fields – there are no paths!

New date - Sunday, 5th. September

AGM time - Once again it is time to write a report for the AGM. In addition to the meetings posts I would like to draw attention to the following points. Assuming Church of Scotland plans are adhered to in this instance, Dunnichen Church will close in August 2011. No progress has been made on future uses or directions, so if anyone has any suggestions please let us know.
Several people have been in touch from further afield - we are very interested in where former Dunnichen citizens went etc so if you can add to our knowledge of this again let us know.