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D. Patrick

Union of the Parliaments 1707-2007 [Lecture to the Society, 2nd November 2007]

Proceedings, History

TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 156(2.63 MB)

Abstract

Since the 1960s the historiography of the Union has been dominated by those historians who believe it was achieved by means of corruption, English threats and the venality of Scots MPs, and on the other hand, those who have concentrated on Scotland’s de

J. Brann

Update on Dumfries and Galloway Council Archaeology Service [Members' Night Lecture to the Society, 29th February 2008]

Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General)

TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 159(2.63 MB)

Abstract

Since last speaking to the Society, major technical advances in the Sites and Monuments Record database and the use of a Geographic Information System have been made, facilitating electronic communication with the area planning offices and others. Key ar

A. Nicholson

Vikings in Dumfries and Galloway [Lecture to the Society, 18th January 2008]

Proceedings, Early Mediaeval

TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 158(2.63 MB)

Abstract

The Vikings have a bad name in history as harbingers of wanton destruction piling off longships to raid villages and sack monasteries. Recent movies such as Pathfinder and Beowulf reinforce the stereotype of early mediaeval warriors engaging in drinking