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Tayroots is sponsoring informal traditional music sessions around Angus this summer, in partnership with the TradAngus musicians and singers. Visitors are warmly welcomed at sessions, and often make their own musical contributions.
Catch a session when you visit - have a drink or a meal and enjoy live music at some of our friendliest hostelries!
Check out the Tayroots TradAngus traditional music sessions events and locations.
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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 come and 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?
Share our great long weekend of genealogy and relaxation.
If you need accommodation - check out our Special Festival Accommodation Offers - local hotel and self catering accommodation with special deals for visitors to the Festival.
Events are free or modestly priced, but booking is advisable due to limited numbers. Use our Festival 2010 Booking Form to reserve seats now, tickets available early August.
Sign up for the Tayroots e-newsletter, to be kept informed about booking and timings for this year's events, and other items of interest to family historians.
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. You will receive a warm welcome, free research booklet and discount vouchers for a range of twelve attractions throughout Angus & Dundee, and practical help with your family history enquiries.
Friday 6 August 2010: Angus Folk Museum, Glamis Village - get a free research booklet - complete the Angus visitor survey and win a two night break in Angus!
Thursday 12 August 2010: Discovery Point, Dundee. Expert volunteers from Tay Valley Family History Society wil be on hand to advise anyone with Scottish ancestry about the route to their roots!
Friday 30th July - Loch Lee Highland Games. Family fun in the Games Field, tarfside. Free entry. Open 12 noon. refreshments available, ceilidh dance in the evning in the Masonic Hall at 9pm
Friday 6 August - Glenesk Sheepdog Trials. In the Games Field, Tarfside from 6pm. Dog Show, family activities. Refreshments available. Ceilidh Dance in the evening in the Masonic Hall, 9pm
Saturday 7 August - Walk with the Angus Rangers to the Rowan Tower. Includes refreshments and tour of the museum - meet at the Retreat at 2pm. Numbers limited, booking essential.
Saturday 14 August - Jess Cattanach Day: 2pm - 5pm. Have a go at washing, dyeing, spinning - women's tasks in the Glens at the end of the 19th century! FREE
Friday 20 August - Cheese, Wine, & Dance in the Masonic Hall, Tarfside, 8pm.
All welcome to join in this popular event!
Booking unless otherwise stated is on 01356 648070 or go to The Retreat, Glenesk
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 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.
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.
Go to the website for more information, or contact the Friends on +44 (0) 7792 336 804
Aberdeen Tartan Day Local and Family History Fair, Civic Rooms, Town House, Broad Street, Saturday 31st July 2010, 10:00am - 4:30pm (free entry)
Set in the stunning civic rooms of the Victorian Town House, this local and family historyfair is a regular feature in the City's Tartan Day events and draws a big crowd of participants and visitors alike from across both Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. With experts on hand from organisations including the Aberdeen and North East Scotland Family History Society, the University of Aberdeen, the Registrars service and Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives, this is the ideal event to kick-start your family history research or find out more about the amazing resources that are available in the North East of Scotland.
With music and tours of the Town House thrown in for free, this is much more than just a family history fair!
Phil Astley
City Archivist
Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives
Legal and Democratic Services
Corporate Governance
Town House
Broad Street
Aberdeen AB10 1AQ
01224-522116
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.
The last Tuesday in each month 7 - 9pm
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.
