Professor O’Brien is an American historian whose work focuses on conflict, politics, war and strategy. His analysis of the Russo-Ukraine War is published regularly in major international newspapers and journals.
What did Scottish Geographers have to do with the border between Lithuania and Latvia, exploration in Africa, and the rights of women in London? Jo Sharp will talk about the history of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Scotland’s Geographers Royal, and why the study of Geography is still so important to Scotland in the 21st century.
Stephen will be discussing his book Nation to Nation – Scotland's Place in the World, which looks at Scotland's international footprint today and throughout history. Stephen Gethins is Professor of Practice in International Relations, University of St Andrews. He worked in EU institutions and the international NGO sector in Eastern Europe before serving as MP for North East Fife from 2015 to 2019.
Balcaskie has been a neighbour and part of the communities around Pittenweem for centuries. Now we are changing the way we manage our farmland, buildings and the landscape. This is our opportunity to explain why we are making these changes, and discuss our ambitions and plans for the future
How the Crail community is turning wasteland into wildlife and tackling the biodiversity crisis one small piece at a time
Derek will be talking about his new book, From the Bird’s Mouth, which illustrates species of animals and plants that have become established in Scotland so recently that they did not have Gaelic names – until now. It tells the story of human agency, climate change and a shifting environment.
Drawing on his writing life, his love of Bach and his recently published memoir, this promises to be a heart-warming evening with James Runcie, the well-known author of the Grantchester novels which became a prime-time series on ITV.
Ruth Robinson will be using drone footage shot over the last few years to explore the spectacular geology of the East Fife area, the coastline’s environments and changes over time.
Fish, fishing and our seas are an integral part of Scotland’s identity and culture. Over the years seafood stocks and their marine habitats have declined – but now we stand at a crossroads in the way we manage our seas.
See details of the talk (now passed) in this post and also see our review of the book published by Professor Pettegree and Dr der Weduwen.