Each year the Old Edinburgh Club organises a programme
of activities for members.
Lectures are given by guest speakers each month from October
to March (the Winter Programme). They cover a wide variety of
topics relating to Edinburgh's history and development.
All lectures take place in the Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh at 7.00pm. There is access for the disabled and an induction loop at the hall.
During the period from about April to July members have
the opportunity to sign up for guided visits and walks (the Summer
Programme).
Lectures are free to members and open to non-members paying
a small fee (currently £2.00). There is an additional charge
to members for summer visits.
For information about the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club click here
WINTER PROGRAMME 2010-2011
Wednesday 13 October
Carolyn Anderson
"For the Peace of the City":
The (Re)construction of Edinburgh Castle
in the Eighteenth Century
Wednesday 17 November
Aaron Allen
A Tour of Rothiemay's Edinburgh:
the Scottish Capital in 1647
Wednesday 08 December
Willis Pickard
Duncan McLaren, Lord Provost and MP
Wednesday 19 January
James Simpson OBE
The Strange Migration of Botanic Cottage
Wednesday 16 February
Olive Geddes
Golf – Edinburgh and Beyond
Wednesday 16 March
Professor Alexander Broadie
Why Hume Still Matters
SUMMER PROGRAMME 2010
11th May
St Giles Cathedral - Thistle Chapel & Heraldic Talks @ 7.30pm.
Please note – the Kirk is being opened for the OEC - entry is through the main West door. Mrs Elizabeth Roads will undertake the Thistle Chapel talk and Yvonne Holton, in the Preston Aisle, the Heraldic talk – the groups then swap over.
(cost per member £5.00 & for non-member £7.00)
7th June
General Register House, Princes Street, Edinburgh @ 5.15pm (prompt).
Robert Adam-designed General Register House is an Edinburgh landmark. As well as housing Scotland’s national archives, after a recent internal refurbishment, it now hosts a major Scottish family history centre. A glass of wine will be available at the close of the tour.
(cost per member £5.00 & for non-member £7.00)
7th July
Caroline Park House. @ 7.30pm.
Was built in 1685 for Sir George Mackenzie, 1st Lord Tarbat (1630 - 1714) probably by architects Robert Mylne (1633 - 1710) and James Smith (c.1645 - 1731), but possibly with some input from Sir William Bruce (1630 - 1710). We thank Mr & Mrs Parnell for this opportunity to visit their private house – there will be a glass of wine at the close of the tour.
(cost per member £10 & for non-member £12.00)
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