Celebrating 60 years of Lorn heritage
Kerrera’s industrial heritage is the topic for the upcoming meeting of Lorn Archaeological and Historical Society on Saturday (April 8), writes Kathie Griffiths.
Guest speaker Catherine Gillies will be leading the talk that starts at 2.30pm, in the Oak Room at the Rockfield Centre.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the society and other events are being planned to mark the special occasion.
The society has just shared its fully digitised archive of past journals chronicling local heritage of the last six decades.
All access can be found on its newly designed website – www.lahsoc.org.uk – along with details of summer plans.
Recently LAHS hosted 10 local heritage organisations represented by 60 people at the Rockfield to share updates on its works and plans for its 60th year.
Appin Historical Society, Kilmartin Museum, Kilneuair Conservation Project, Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds, Luing History Group, Glencoe Folk Museum, Friends of Kilbride, Heritage Explorers and Historic Environment Scotland were among those present.
“It was wonderful to see the passion and support for local heritage that exists in this area,” said Jamie MacGregor, LAHS committee member.
The society is honoured to have renowned archaeologist Tony Pollard, who is professor of conflict history and archaeology (history) at Glasgow University and started his archaeological journey with
LAHS, agree to join in with the festivities, giving an eagerly anticipated lecture this summer.
As part of the celebrations there will also be an afternoon party at Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds in June.
Members will also have a heritage tent at this year's Argyllshire Gathering and are planning a 60th anniversary celebration tree as part of St Conan’s Kirk Christmas Tree.
New members are welcome to join and donations to fund more opportunities are also gratefully received.