Blackford Historical Society
Events Programme for 2010-11
1.Visit to St. Mungo's Chapel, Gleneagles
Date : 26th September 2010
Time : 2.45pm
Venue : Meet at Church Session House, Blackford Church
2.3D Laser Scanning the Historic Environment
A talk by Maureen Young of Historic Scotland on the use of digital imaging techniques used in conservation of historic buildings.
Date : 25th October 2010
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Church Session House, Blackford Church
3.Bridging Perthshire's Past Project
A talk by Lindsay Farquharson of Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust on a project that aims to preserve and promote General Wade's 18th century system of military communication.
Date : 29th November 2010
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Church Session House, Blackford Church
4.Investigation of Historic Buildings using Infrared
Bill Revie, a member of Blackford Historical Society, will give a talk on the use of infrared technologies to help with the investigation, restoration and conservation of historic buidings.
Date : 31st January 2011
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Church Session House, Blackford Church
5.The Scots Wandering Scholars
A talk by Andrew Clegg
Date : 28th February 2011
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Church Session House, Blackford Church
6.Are You Being Served?
Susan Payne of Perth Museum & Art Gallery will give an illustrated talk on the history of buying food and drink in Perth.
Date : 28th March 2011
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Church Session House, Blackford Church
7.Open Evening - Who's Who in Blackford?
Come along and view the photographs in our archive. Help to fill in missing information and enjoy an evening of reminiscences.
Date : 25th April 2010
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : Church Session House, Blackford Church
8.Visit to Highland Spring and AGM
The Society will meet at Highland Spring at 7.00pm for a talk on the history of water production at the plant.
Date : 9th May 2011
Time : 7.00pm
Venue : Highland Spring
After the talk, the Society will hold its Annual General Meeting.
Date : 9th May 2011
Time : 8.30 pm
Venue : Church Session House, Blackford Church