Archive for October, 2016

Illustrated Talks 2016-2017- “Making Time in the Sun” Thursday 9/3/17 19:30

Continuing on from last year’s series of talks we are delighted to offer another 6 illustrated talkstim-chalk-poster

  • Thursday March 9   Making Time in the Sun – Tim Chalk looks at the science and art of sundials, and explains some techniques using examples from his own work.

 

Previous talks

  • Thursday October 6   Scotland’s Nature: what future? –  Roger Crofts discusses the wonders of Scotland’s Nature, the good and the not so good, and looks at possible improvements which could be made
  • Thursday November 3   Views and Visitors: Duddingston Depicted  – Dr Patricia Andrew surveys some of the works of art featuring, or inspired by, Duddingston over the centuries
  • Thursday December 1   Difficult Paths and Dangerous Places  – Steve Harvey talks about his experiences in Iraq in 2004
  • Thursday January 12   A Taste of Iceland – Roger Crofts gives some insights into Icelandic people and Nature.
  • Thursday February 9   The Balloonist and the Housewife – Janet Balfour relates the true story of an espionage mission behind enemy lines in the Great War

 

All Talks will be in the Millar Hall, Duddingston at 19:30

There is no charge but donations for Dr Neil’s Garden are welcome

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