14 April 2012

Annual Rhind Lectures, sponsored by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

"On the windy edge of nothing: Vikings in the North Atlantic world - ecological and social journeys", by Professor Kevin Edwards MA PhD FRGS FSA FRSE FSA Scot, University of Aberdeen

Friday 13 April 6pm to Sunday 15 April 2012 Edinburgh @ Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ

All events are free, and no need to book tickets.

With a focus upon the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Greenland, Kevin Edwards will present a select narrative of past and recent writings, archaeological enquiry and scientific research concerning the Norse settlement of the North Atlantic. For historical times especially, he will also feature the individuals behind the investigations.

Friday 13th April 2012
6.00pm Lecture 1: From Garðar to Garðar

Saturday 14th April 2012
11.00am Lecture 2: A black box?
2.00pm Lecture 3: Who possesses this landscape?
3.30pm Lecture 4: Wooded from mountain to sea

Sunday 15th April 2012
2.00pm Lecture 5: There were storms inside as well as out
3.30pm Lecture 6: Gone but not forgotten

Full abstracts and further details from the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland website www.socantscot.org/article.asp?aid=1581

14 April 2012

Residential conference and excursions based at Bowmore, Islay, sponsored by Scottish Society for Northern Studies.

Further details to be posted on www.northernstudies.org.uk/forevents.php