Scotland and France - A One-Day History Conference

SCOTLAND AND FRANCE
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON AN AULD ALLIANCE

BOOKING REGISTRATION FORM
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Return this form with payment (£10 per person) to
Rob Close, 1 Craigbrae Cottages, Drongan. AYR KA6 7EN
To arrive by 11th October 2010
Cheques should be made payable to
Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies
If receipt required, please enclose an SAE
SCOTLAND AND FRANCE
NEW PERSPECTIVES ON AN AULD ALLIANCE

CONFERENCE

AYRSHIRE FEDERATION OF HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

WALKER HALLS
TROON
SATURDAY, 16th OCTOBER 2010


Programme

0900 to 1000 Registration and Coffee
1000 to 1015 Chairman’s Introduction

1015 to 1045 Jean Brittain and Denis Reid
Sir Hugh Kennedy and Joan of Arc’s Bodyguard
1045 to 1115 Thomas Clancy
Petit et Beau: French in Medieval Scottish
Names
1115 to 1145 Charles McKean
French Influence on 16th Century Scots
Architecture
1145 to 1230 Godfrey Evans
The 10th Duke of Hamilton and the Emperor
Napoleon

1230 to 1400 Lunch

1400 to 1430 Tom Barclay
The Scoto-French Wine Trade
1430 to 1500 John Burnett
Popular Culture in Scotland and N E France
1500 to 1530 Robin Urquhart
Evidence for the Auld Alliance in Scottish
Wills and Testaments
1530 to 1600 Discussion and closing remarks


The Theme

This conference aims to examine (and re-examine) many aspects of Scotland’s long relationship with France and the French, from the mercenaries of the early modern period to the demotic traditions of the 20th Century.

The Venue

The Walker Halls can be found right in the centre of Troon, on South Beach. The conference will take place in the Walker Hall, while the adjacent Concert Hall will have displays pertinent to our theme.

The Fee

The Conference Registration Fee is £10, to include morning coffee and biscuits.
Please note that lunch is not provided. Troon offers a good selection of restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance of the venue. You are also welcome to bring a packed lunch, which may be eaten within the halls.

The Organisers

Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies. SCO 09964. All enquiries to Rob Close 1 Craigbrae Cottages, Drongan, AYR KA6 7EN. 01292 590273. thelearnedpig@googlemail.com

Photos of Auld Killie

Thanks to Kenny Baird of Ayrshire History.com who has advised of the following link which members may find of interest.
http://www.ayrshirehistory.com/kilmarnock.html