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Displaying 41 - 50 of 1885 items… of January. It emerged that the speaker, booked for that evening, had called off because of illness. Old Icelandic … the Rupert Murdoch empire in recent times look moderate by comparison. However, with dwindling newspaper circulations … gave their support to the Liberal Party, which had once commanded a big following throughout the country. A …
… restoration project of their own in the region. The company was captivated from the very outset by her engaging personality. She … of the scenes in her PowerPoint presentation, which was accompanied by a brief history of each one visited. …
Meeting: Scotland's Rock Art Project
… by saying that the Scottish Rock Art Project (ScRAP) is a five-year project to enhance our understanding and knowledge … and then left, but that it was connected to the life of the community. Rock art at Drumtroddan, Port William The study … development. They hope to do this with the help of local communities and by establishing teams of volunteers. Their …
Meeting: Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels
… Dr Stephanie Johnstone, Conservation Officer, South West Scotland, although from Australia … sexually mature and polygamous. Their babies, ‘kittens’, become independent at 10 weeks. Stephanie discussed ‘why … predators. The biggest threat is the grey squirrel in competition for food, of which it eats more, and more …
… and guests of the Society gathered to hear a lecture by Ivor Waddell, retired Principal Teacher of History at … gathered and recorded information on Galloway’s gypsy community at that time, including tales of Billy Marshall. … annual event in Scotland at the time, which the speaker compared to today’s Royal Highland Show. He became a leader …
Meeting: Indigo — a Blue to Dye For
… Indigo, a Blue to Dye For was the topic of Valerie Reilly's talk to Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural … shipping trade, promoted by the English East India Company, founded in 1600, grew up. Asian indigo-dyed … to Britain of the American colonies in 1783 led to India becoming the main source of indigo, huge quantities of which …
Biography: Dr John Bruce Irving
… Obituary from TDGNHAS , Series III, Vol. LXXX, p.176 Dr John Bruce Irving, Dr. Bruce Irving … and gardening. His interest in genealogy led to him becoming Chairman and Life Member of Dumfries and Galloway … The writer has very happy memories of a day in the company of Bruce Irving when we attended a follow up meeting …
… and Antiquarian Society were taken on an enthralling virtual horseback ride from Stornoway to Smithfield by Vyv Wood-Gee. Sometimes with a family member, sometimes with a friend, but mostly accompanied only by her redoubtable two Fell ponies, the …
… Nic Coombey, who served 15 years as a landscape architect with Solway Heritage, … those in charge can only encourage people to follow their recommendation but, unlike administrators of National Parks, … in Galloway. Strong encouragement is given to groups to come together. For instance, a new community use is being …
Meeting: 2 December 2016
… Over 70 members and guests attended the Dumfriesshire and … England and Scotland appear to indicate that the lead used comes from a common source near Mainz in Germany, particularly the lead …