17 February 2011, Starts: 19:30

Following the Silver Darlings: the herring gutters of North East Scotland, 1850-1950

Talk by Anne Coombs

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:

Anne Coombes is currently the local Monument Warden for Historic Scotland. In her spare time, she has researched much about the fascinating herring fishing industry, which was so important to the local economy at its height 150 years ago. She will explore the role played by the hardy womenfolk who followed the fleets to all of the east coast ports.