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Angus Archives' popular beginner's Scotland's People taster sessions will be held on the third Thursday of February, March and April.
There will also be an opportunity to explore some of the Archive's other resources and enjoy a cup of coffee.
The dates are:
The sessions run between 2pm-4pm and each session must be booked in advance.
To book a session please contact Angus Archives on 01307 468644 or email angus.archives@angus.gov.uk
As part of the Scotland's Tartan Week celebrations which take place from 3 - 10 April, Angus Archives and Dundee Family History Centre will be welcoming new faces and offering advice to beginners and more experienced family history researchers alike on 6 April.
Tay Valley Family History Society will be on hand in the morning in Dundee, and the new interactive burial record website Deceased Online will be demonstrated at both Dundee (morning) and Angus (afternoon)
For a comprehensive list of Tartan Week activities and events go to Scotland's Tartan Day
Come and meet us as we pop up at the must-visit venues around Angus and Dundee in 2010.
In partnership with Tay Valley Family History Society, Glamis Castle, Dundee Heritage Trust, and National Trust For Scotland, Tayroots will be offering free Family History Taster Sessions and Information Days to visitors throughout the year.
A warm welcome, free advice and information.
Do you have Kirrie Kin? Perhaps you may even be related to J M Barrie, whose 150th anniversary celebrations take place throughout the month of May, and during the summer.
Come and find out more about your family's past and meet local history experts and genealogists in Kirriemuir. Just a few the groups who will be there: Angus Archives, Deceased Online, Dundee University Continuing Learning, Abertay Historical Society, Tay Valley Family History Society, Aberdeen & North East Family History Society.
The 3rd Angus & Dundee Roots Festival will take place from 23 - 27 September 2010, based at Dundee Family History Centre and Angus Archives. Why not join in, for practical assistance with family history research in the county of Angus or in the City of Dundee with the help of local registrars, archivists, genealogists, and historians.
Local and national organisations will help visitors to take their searches a step further, or to look in new places for information.
Sign up for the Tayroots e-newsletter, to be kept informed about this year's events, and other items of interest to family historians.
Find out what's on this month in the Angus and roundabout.
Find out what's on this month in the City of Dundee and roundabout.
Expert historical lectures and talks throughout the year on topics of local interest.
Evening Lecture series (All at Discovery Point, Dundee):
Wednesday 3rd February 2010
The Sons of the Mars: Memories of the Tay's famous Training Ship
Gordon Douglas (Author)
Wednesday 10th March 2010
Why celebrate 150 years of Sir J.M. Barrie?
Sandra Affleck (Kirriemuir Heritage Trust)
Wedenesday 14th April 2010
Ancient Orchards beside the River Tay
Crispin Hayes (CW Hayes Associates)
Wednesday 12th May 2010
The St Vigeans Museum Redisplay Project: Interpreting and Presenting a Carved Stone Collection
Kirsty Owen (Historic Scotland) Preceded by AGM at 6pm
Lectures start at 6.30pm (Refreshments available from 6pm). Lectures are free to members. Non-members are welcome, but it is requested that they make a small donation to the society.
The Dundee Afternoon Lecture
Wednesday 10th February 2010
Tower Building, University of Dundee 2pm
William McGonagall: Holding the Front Page
Norman Watson (Journalist and Author) A small charge is made for this event.
For more info please contact Matthew Jarron, Secretary, Abertay Historical Society m.h.jarron@dundee.ac.uk
In recognition of more than 450 years of golf in Montrose, and of two hundred years since the Club itself was established, 2010 will be a year of celebration, with historic events recreated, a book launch and special competitions, with invited guests and visitors from around the world joining in.
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The Caledonian Railway
Take a trip down memory lane when you visit this heritage railway, which is maintained and operated entirely by volunteers, and starts its annual season of events at Easter. The unique Victorian terminus at Brechin has lots of period charm and atmosphere, and both steam and historic diesel engines take vintage coaches along a four mile stretch of line to the Bridge of Dun and back.
When you're in Brechin - visit Pictavia Visitor Centre for a glimpse of the enigmatic lives of the earliest Scots, the Pictish people. Angus was one of the strongholds of our Pictish ancestors, whose lives are shrouded in mystery, but who left us a legacy of beautifully carved stones, and a proud record of resistance to invasion.
Open from April 1 each year until September 30, Wednesday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
At other times, volunteers may be available to facilitate visits.
The Centre is also open on Sundays through the winter, and its collection of photographs and artefacts tell the story of Royal Flying Corps/RAF Montrose through the words and deeds of the men and women who served there through two world wars,the air station played a vital role in training pilots for the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force. A Celebration of William Lyon Mackenzie.
In the 19th century, the Dundee merchant Andrew J Wighton amassed a great collection of early printed Scottish music books. The collection is now housed in a purpose built study centre and performance space in Dundee Central Library. The Friends exist to help make the collection more accessible to the people of Dundee, Fife and Angus.
Events: Wednesday 3rd February 2010, 1.15 - 1.45pm: Mark Spalding, harpsichord
Go to the website for more information, or contact the Friends on +44 (0) 7792 336 804
Angus Folk is a community singing group who meet every Tuesday in Kirriemuir to sing for fun. The group has a repertoire including traditional Scots songs, gospel, and world music, and is open to anyone who enjoys singing. Regular workshops, masterclasses and events take place throughout the year. Enquire by email at info@angusfolk.org
Scottish dance evenings and competitions around Angus & Dundee.
Blether Tay-gither are a a small group of individuals who meet on the last Tuesday in the month in Dundee to tell and listen to stories.
