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Gemology and Geology in Dumfries & Galloway
TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 251(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB)
3083-34Gemology and Geology in Dumfries & Galloway TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 251(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
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3083-30On the Shoulders of Giants: A Review of the Bronze Age in South West Scotland TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 249(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3083-29Sulwath Connection in Dumfries & Galloway TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 248(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3083-28Unearthing Carlisle’s History TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 248(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3083-27Excavations and Field Survey of an Iron Age Landscape in Upper Eskdale, Dumfriesshire TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 248(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3083-26‘A Loop in the Forth is worth an Earldom in the North’ – The Rediscovery of Scotland’s Monastic Landscapes TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 247(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3083-25Woodland History in Dumfries and Galloway TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 247(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3083-26RCHAMS: 100 years young: Exploring Scotland’s Places – Past, Present and Future TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 246(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3083-23Climate Change and Birds of the Region TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 246(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3082-33The History of Cally Designed Landscape Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), History, Agriculture TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 160(2.63 MB)
Abstract
A presentation which revealed how the Murray family developed their parks and pleasure grounds at Cally, Gatehouse of Fleet. Although the designed landscape is now largely hidden by forestry planting many historical features are still recognisable and hel |
3082-32The Birtwhistles of Galloway and North Yorkshire: Drovers, Industrialists, Poets and Spies Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), History TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 160(2.63 MB)
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Lecture in Kirkcudbright Town Hall The speaker showed how records from some dozen English and Scottish archives had enabled a picture to be built of the lives of three generations of the Birtwhistle family, possibly the greatest drovers and graziers of th |
3082-31Church of Scotland Silver Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art) TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 160(2.63 MB)
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The illustrated talk was a journey from about 1600 to the late 20th century, showing how communion vessels developed in the Church of Scotland. The earlier cups date from 1617 when the Scottish Parliament passed an act that communion should be dispensed |
3082-30Update on Dumfries and Galloway Council Archaeology Service Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 159(2.63 MB)
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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 |
3082-29Vikings in Dumfries and Galloway TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 158(2.63 MB)
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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 |
3082-28Sundials and their History TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 158(2.63 MB)
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From earliest times mankind has used the movement of shadows produced by the apparent movement of the sun to reckon time and to determine the importance of daily and seasonal activities. Any device, which uses the direction of the shadow by the sun, or th |
3082-27Clues to the Past: The Eddleston Parish Project Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 158(2.63 MB)
Abstract
This presentation described the content and interim results of a field project being undertaken by the Peeblesshire Archaeological Society, of which the speaker is currently Chairman. Since its formation in 1994, the society has undertaken an active prog |
3082-26Plants of Australia and New Zealand TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 157(2.63 MB)
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Mr Unwin took advantage of an organised group visit to the Antipodes to go plant-hunting in the South Island of New Zealand and Tasmania in 1996, since when he has made return visits to the latter. It was mid-summer with temperatures of 30 degrees C when |
3082-25New Insights into the Neolithic of West and South West Scotland TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 157(2.63 MB)
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This talk covered the new information that has emerged about the early farming communities (4000-2500 BC) in this part of Scotland over the past 25 years. It emphasised the importance of Bill Cormack’s work in laying the foundations for what we know today |
3082-24Union of the Parliaments 1707-2007 TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 156(2.63 MB)
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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 |
3082-23Scottish and Bulgarian Butterflies TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 156(2.63 MB)
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Mr Kirkland made a comment at the start of his talk that it might seem to be an odd title for his talk to link the butterflies of Scotland with those of Bulgaria. There were two main reasons for the choice. Firstly the contrast between the two countries |
3082-22Favourites from the Stewartry Museum Proceedings, Museums, History, Recent (Literature & Art), Recent (Social) TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 156(2.63 MB)
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In an illustrated lecture, the retiring President, David Devereux, Museums Curator for the Stewartry in Dumfries and Galloway Museums Service, presented a wide variety of archaeological and local historical artefacts, fine and decorative art, photographs, |
3081-31J.L. Williams, M. Williams and C. Campbell Kirkmahoe and the Hannahs Proceedings, Recent (Social), Genealogy TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 139(2.95 MB)
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A genealogical and general history introduction to the Hannah family of Kirkmahoe - and their diverse connections. |
3081-30Excavations at Lockerbie Academy Proceedings, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Mediaeval, Recent TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 139(2.95 MB)
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An archaeological excavation carried out by CFA Archaeology at the site of the new Lockerbie Academy identified four concentrations of archaeological features. These consisted of a Neolithic timber hall, a segmented ditched enclosure, an Anglian timber ha |
3081-29Early Christian and Pictish Stones TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 139(2.95 MB)
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J. Romilly Allen and co-author Joseph Anderson published ‘The Early Christian Monuments of Scotland’ (ECMS) in 1903. One hundred years on that work still provides us with the most definitive overview of the subject. Over the same period weathering and dec |
3081-28Changes to Scotland's Birdlife - a new Avifauna TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 139(2.95 MB)
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The speaker explained that the birdlife of Scotland continues to evolve and our knowledge and understanding of these changes is much greater than in the past. Over one hundred and fifty Scottish birdwatchers and ornothologists had contributed to a new boo |
3081-27Action at Sea Proceedings, Recent (Social), History TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 139(2.95 MB)
Abstract
Detailed lecture into sailing and navigation within the Solway. |
3081-26The Railways of South West Scotland Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), Industrial Archaeology TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 138(2.95 MB)
Abstract
Railways in Scotland began with the Kilmarnock and Troon Railway, built by the Duke of Portland and opened in 1812. The first main line in the south west was the Glasgow and South Western Railway. This company came to dominate the south west, although alw |
3081-25The Firth of Clyde in the Mediaeval Period - a clash of cultures? TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 138(2.95 MB)
Abstract
The speaker noted that it is reasonably obvious to many that the two sides of the Firth of Clyde, the coast of Ayrshire on the one hand and Kintyre on the other, are two different worlds. This was not always the case. What is more, the flow of ideas and o |
3081-24Shipping in Kirkcudbright 1300 to 2005 Proceedings, Mediaeval, Recent, Recent (Social), Industrial Archaeology TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 138(2.95 MB)
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The speaker gave a comprehensive review of all aspects of shipping in Kirkcudbright throughout the period 1300 to 2005. Particular attention has been devoted to identifying the individual vessels and further information will be found in the author's publi |
3081-23Hannahfield and the War Department Connection Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), History TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 138(2.95 MB)
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An illustrated talk on the Dumfries Hannahfield estate c.1829-1928 was given by a local military enthusiast who, having discovered by chance two War Department Boundary Stones near the Kingholm completed some months of on site investigations and research |
3081-22The Work of the Council for Scottish Archaeology Proceedings, Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 137(2.95 MB)
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Scotland has an archaeology heritage of great value. The many well-preserved and accessible sites help us to appreciate how people lived in the distant past, particularly in prehistoric periods when the knowledge, values and beliefs of communities were ve |
3081-21Recent Work at Whithorn: Research and Training Excavation in the Manse Field Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Bronze Age, Mediaeval, Prehistory (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 137(2.95 MB)
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A lecture reporting on excavations in the Manse Field, Whithorn. The excavations revealed features dating from the prehistoric period onwards. Comparisons with other features identified in the Manse Field can be seen at Hoddom where excavations revealed e |
3081-20History of Wildlife Art Proceedings, Botany, Zoology, Ornithology TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 137(2.95 MB)
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Wildlife Art as such is a fairly recent development coinciding with a desire to celebrate the natural world and to conserve it. Animals and birds have featured in art of one form or another however down the centuries, from cave paintings onwards, but subs |
3080-30Crannogs in South-West Scotland Iron Age, Roman and Romano British, Early Mediaeval, Prehistory (General), Archaeology (General), Proceedings TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 180(3.8 MB)
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Lecture to the Society, 25th March, 2006. Recent work on the lake dwellings of Dumfries and Galloway through the South-West Crannog |
3080-29Carghidown: The Excavation of a Galloway Promontory Fort Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Iron Age TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 180(3.8 MB)
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(Lecture to the Society, 17th March 2006. Over two seasons in 2003 and 2004 AOC Archaeology Group, aided by a number of volunteers, |
3080-28The Slaying of the Red Comyn, Dumfries 10th February, 1306 Mediaeval, History, Proceedings TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 179(3.8 MB)
Abstract
Lecture to the Society, 3rd February, 2006. Mention only. |
3080-27The History of the Gardens of Dumfries and Galloway Botany, History, Agriculture, Meteorology, Recent, Recent (Social), Proceedings TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 179(3.8 MB)
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Lecture to the Society, 20th January, 2006. This talk related that Dumfries and Galloway has some of the finest gardens in the country which reflect the climate, topography and history of the area. There is a range of gardens that are right on the sea goi |
3080-26Flint and Stone in Prehistoric Scotland - The Cormack Lecture, 2005 Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Geology TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 179(3.8 MB)
Abstract
Lecture to the Society, 2nd December, 2005 (The Cormack lecture). |
3080-25A Wild Goose Chase, Caerlaverock and the Arctic TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 179(3.8 MB)
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Lecture to the Society, 17th February, 2006. The recovery of the Svalbard Barnacle Goose population from around 300 in the late 1940s to 27,000 in the winter of 2005-6 has been a huge success for conservation but with a changing global climate what will t |
3080-24James Clerk Maxwell TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 178(3.8 MB)
Abstract
Summary of a lecture given to the Society on 7th October, 2005. Scotland’s renowned Physicist and greatest Countryman, whose home was in Parton Parish, was born in Edinburgh. James Clerk Maxwell is well known to the scientific world but, shamefully, is |
3080-23Glenkens Schools Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), History TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 178(3.8 MB)
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Summary of a lecture given to the Society, on 18th November, 2005. |
3080-22Border Hints and Scientific Contagion: The Rise and Spread of Victorian Natural History Societies in Victorian Scotland Recent, Recent (Social), Miscellaneous, Proceedings TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 178(3.8 MB)
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Summary of a lecture given to the Society on 4th November 2005. The talk unearthed fragments of the rich tradition of publication participation in natural science by re-visiting the enthusiastic and idiosyncratic world of popular natural history in Victor |
3080-21Black Grouse in Dumfries and Galloway Zoology, Ornithology, Proceedings TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 178(3.8 MB)
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Summary of a lecture given to the Society on 21st October, 2005. An overview of the ecology of black grouse was initially described from identification, breeding behaviour, where they live and what the birds ate at different times of the year. The status |
3079-23Sumaria to Scotland, The Roots of Scottish Gardens TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 191(4.05 MB)
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Summary of the Presidential address of Mrs E Toolis presented to the Society on 1st October 2004. |
3078-32The Tongland Engineering Works Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), Industrial Archaeology TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 156(4.91 MB)
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Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on 27th March 2004 by Alastair Dodds of the National Museums of Scotland. The factory was built to a ferro-concrete design similar to that at Heathhall, Dumfries, itself based on Ford factory designs which all |
3078-31The River Annan District Salmon Fishery Board River Management TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 156(4.91 MB)
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Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on 19th March 2004 by Nick Chisholm, Environmental Manager to the River Annan District Salmon Fishery Board. The River Annan is unaffected by hydro-electric power schemes, unlike so many Highland rivers, and i |
3078-30Postcard Collecting Proceedings, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Architecture, Photography TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 156(4.91 MB)
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Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on Members' Night, 5th March 2004, by Michael Taylor. Postcards soon acquire historical value and this was well exemplified by the range of old and modern postcards used to illustrate this point - many were of |