An afternoon of presentations relating to the culture and heritage of Scotland

Chaired by Joe Giacopazzi

Speakers and topics:

Sir Tom Devine. "On being a Scottish Historian Since 1969" SirTom Devine is a prominent Scottish historian, renowned for his extensive research on modern Scottish history, the Scottish diaspora, Scotland's role in empire and slavery and an understanding of the country's social and cultural identity.

PlaidSong (Nicky Small and Syd House). "Scots Poems Intae Sangs Over the Centuries" The PlaidSong duo of Nicky and Syd draw on an age-old tradition of finding and learning songs from the many cultural sources of Scotland, adapting and reworking old tunes and new words.

Stuart Campbell. "The Great North Road - the unfinished novel of Robert Louis Stevenson" Stuart Campbell is a Glasgow-based author known for his novels, travelogues, contributions to literature and for historical narrations. His writing often combines humour with serious themes of human experience. He is an authority on the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.

Interval teas and coffees included in the admission price.

Book stall.

Event organised by The Perth Burns Club

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