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30 Mar Bill Niven

It is with deep regret we announce the recent passing of Bill Niven, honorary president of Eaglesham History Society. Bill was an active and enthusiastic member of the local community. A town councillor from 1963 until 1973, Bill was heavily involved in the development of the...

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10 Jun Eaglesham Orry Geophysical Survey (2017)

Eaglesham History Society, assisted by members of Association of Certificated Filed Archaeologists (ACFA), carried out a Community Geophysical Survey from the 5th to the 9th June 2017. Pupils from Eaglesham Primary School, Williamwood High School and Mearns Castle High School took part in workshops throughout the...

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22 May GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY DATES

We've now finalised the dates and times of the upcoming events for the Eaglesham Orry Geophysical Survey, which runs from June 5-9. The exhibitions will be held at Lodge Eaglesham 1265, 17 Polnoon Street, on the following days: Wed 7 June (9am-5pm) Thu 8 June (10am-4pm) Fri 9 June (10am-4pm)   Heritage...

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16 Apr NEW BOOK BY SUSAN HUNTER

Eaglesham, The Farmlands and the Orry is a new book by Susan Hunter which brings together 18 Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA) Occasional Papers recording fieldwork carried out over 20 years in the Parish of Eaglesham....

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26 Sep NEW SEASON’S MEETINGS

We’re now well under way with our new season of monthly talks at the Best Western Eglinton Arms Hotel. At September’s meeting, our president, Bill Niven, presented a fascinating talk about East Kilbride, Scotland’s first new town, from its inception to development. Interestingly, East Kilbride is only...

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26 Sep ORRY SURVEY: AN UPDATE

Plans are going well for our proposed geophysical survey of the Orry, which will see us teaming up with Northlight Heritage. The survey will see us examine the area roughly bounded by Montgomery Street and the Eaglesham Burn, running up from the Glebe to the Wishing...

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11 Apr ORRY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Eaglesham History Society is hoping to develop a project in association with Northlight Heritage that could build on the archaeological survey work that's already been done in Eaglesham. We're proposing that we work up a project on the following lines, divided naturally into two areas: 1. Geophysics   This would involve undertaking a geophysical survey...

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07 Apr WE’RE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Eaglesham History Society relies upon its members to run, shape and organise itself. You can contribute in many ways: Researching the history of the local area Donating materials such as documents, photographs and film Volunteering to serve on the board Helping out at one of our community events Please contact us to find out more...

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09 Sep CHURCH OPENS ITS DOORS

Come along and see the beautiful Eaglesham Parish Church with its Father Willis organ this weekend, September 12th and 13th September, during East Renfrewshire Doors Open days. The fabulous Eaglesham Quilt with its beautifully 72 hand stitched squares will be on display. We’ll be hosting...

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