RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads
Thu 1 Oct · 15:15
The Renfield Centre
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John Goodlad will present his talk titled The Salt Roads at the Renfield Centre in Glasgow on 1 October 2026 at 14:15. Ticket information is available by checking the venue's website.
After his very well received talks last year, John Goodlad returns to RSGS to tell the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe’s staple foods, powered an economic boom, and inspired artists, writers and musicians. For more than 300 years Shetland was at the centre of a fascinating salt-fish trading network that connected these remote islands to the rest of Europe. Based on his best-selling book, The Salt Roads, this captivating story is told through the lives of many remarkable people, the fishers, the merchants, and the exporters; ordinary people who led quite extraordinary lives.
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RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 15:15.
RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads is held at The Renfield Centre in Glasgow (260 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4JP).
Entry to RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads is free.
The forecast for RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads is Light drizzle · 13°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Renfield Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads can be booked via rsgs.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads
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John Goodlad will present his talk titled The Salt Roads at the Renfield Centre in Glasgow on 1 October 2026 at 14:15. Ticket information is available by checking the venue's website.
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After his very well received talks last year, John Goodlad returns to RSGS to tell the extraordinary story of how salt fish from Shetland became one of Europe’s staple foods, powered an economic boom, and inspired artists, writers and musicians. For more than 300 years Shetland was at the centre of a fascinating salt-fish trading network that connected these remote islands to the rest of Europe. Based on his best-selling book, The Salt Roads, this captivating story is told through the lives of many remarkable people, the fishers, the merchants, and the exporters; ordinary people who led quite extraordinary lives.
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When is RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads?
RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads takes place on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 15:15.
Where is RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads taking place?
RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads is held at The Renfield Centre in Glasgow (260 Bath Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 4JP).
How much are tickets for RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads?
Entry to RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads is free.
What will the weather be like at RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads?
The forecast for RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads is Light drizzle · 13°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Renfield Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads?
Tickets for RSGS Inspiring People Talk: John Goodlad: The Salt Roads can be booked via rsgs.org using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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