In the summer of 1559 Fife became the centre of a religious revolution. Groups of Protestant activists stormed local churches, smashed altars and images, and took up arms against the Catholic religious authorities. This talk considers why local grievances turned into a national rebellion, and how the residents of Fife helped transform the faith of Scotland.

Val McDermid is a celebrated Fifer and best-selling Scottish crime writer who has travelled the world promoting her writing. We'll have some books for sale and Val has agreed to sign them. Cash sales only - sorry no cards.