Upcoming conferences relating to Scottish History

Scotland in Motion

Economic & Social History Society of Scotland Spring Conference, Glasgow, 6-7 May 2011
Nearly thirty speakers over two days at an impressive venue in Glasgow.  Plus an optional conference dinner at The Pipers' Tryst and escorted walk On the Clyde Side - numbers are limited for these so book early. Postgraduate and low income delegates are invited to apply for the possibility of a grant towards their conference fees post-conference.

The Robert Owen Commemoration Lecture

Sponsored by The Friends of New Lanark, in association with The Open University in Scotland
Malcolm Hutchinson, Robert Owen Institute, “Robert Owen for the 21st Century: A Philosophy of Action for Our Times”.
Robert Owen’s School for Children, New Lanark, Friday 13 May at 7 for 7.30 p.m.
An admission charge of £3.00 per person will be payable at the door. Robert Owen’s School will be open from 7 p.m.  If you would like to attend, please contact Lorna Davidson by e-mail or telephone New Lanark Trust on 01555 661345.