18 November 2010, Starts: 19:30

The Clearances in Sutherland

Talk by Rod Houston

Brora Community Centre

Sponsored by Clyne Heritage Society. Lectures are open to all and there is usually a raffle (donations always welcome) - refreshments and admission are free.

Description:

Rod Houston, of Golspie, well known former teacher of Geography in Golspie High School and now Development Manager of the Highland Football Academy in Dingwall, studied the Sutherland Clearances for his Ph.D from Edinburgh University. He will present many of its findings and much of its detail, in what will be a truly local, fascinating and stimulating talk.