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St Andrew's Day
A day of Scottish life and culture
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Dr Darroch Bratt
Dr Fiona Watson
Malcolm Robinson
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Soutar Theatre, A.K.Bell Library, York Place, Perth
1.00 to 4:30pm
Now in the twentieth year, this popular event organised by The Perth Burns Club as Perth's celebration of St Andrew's Day, features talks by leading Scottish writers, historians and academics on a wide variety of subjects relating to the life and culture of Scotland.
Commencing at 1.00pm, the event will be officially opened by Xander McDade, Provost of Perth & Kinross. The speakers are:
- Dr Darroch Bratt
- Scotland's leading whisky historian will discuss the economical, cultural and historical aspects of our beloved uisge beatha.
Whisky in the Highlands: a Spiritual Survey - Dr Fiona Watson
- Fiona Watson is a Scottish historian, author and BBC television presenter.
Robert the Bruce: what kind of man was he? - Malcolm Robinson
- Malcolm Robinson is the author of several books relating to paranormal activity in Scotland.
Paranormal Scotland and the Sauchie Poltergeist
Tickets costing £10 [including tea and coffee] are available now from Club secretary Elliott Boyle, telephone 07709 225480.
Tickets will also be available at the door prior to the event [subject to availability] but we recommend that they are purchased in advance.