Coast Neil’s story of the Isles in 100 places

The long- haired historian heads for Killie

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Born in Renfrewshire, Neil Oliver studied Archaeology at the University of Glasgow and freelanced as an archaeologist before training as a journalist at Napier University in Edinburgh. In 2002 he made his television debut with BBC Two’s Two Men in a Trench.

This featured Oliver and his close friend Tony Pollard visiting historic British battlefields.

Since that time he has been a regular on our screens.

Discussing the tour Neil said: “Everything makes more sense when you study history.

“The more history you read, the less judgemental you become. “All the things that are happening now have happened before.

“Countries reach a high point, and then they go through low points.

“That’s all explained by history. “Like everyone else, politicians can have a better understanding of what’s happening by appreciating that there are patterns in history.”

The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places will give the Kilmarnock audience the opportunity to share Oliver’s enthusiasm and unique perspective of British and Irish history.

In his amusing and entertaining way Neil Oliver will explain what it all means to him and why we need to cherish and celebrate our wonderful countries.

For ticket details call 01563 554901 or go to https :// eastayrshireleisure. com/ or you can see Oliver’s website.

* Look out for the Seafield Walk on Friday November 15 leaving from Ayr India at 10.30am. It is part of the Active Travel Club of Ayr pursuits and is completely free.