Posts Tagged ‘OnFife’
Examining the people accused of witchcraft
Remembering Scotland’s Witches is an all-day public event being held later this month. The talk, on Sunday 19 May, chaired by writer and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch, will combine the academic knowledge of Julian Goodare and Louise Yeoman (co-authors of the Survey of Scottish Witchcraft), author Dr Lizanne Henderson (author of Witchcraft and Folklore in the…
Read MoreThis new exhibition is literally fan-tastic
An exciting new exhibition exploring the fascinating beauty of hand fans, their meaning, and history during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries is now open. Opening at the St Andrews Museum, it includes some splendid examples which belonged to Lady Victoria Wemyss (1890-1994), a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Unfolding Fans: The Beauty Within…
Read MoreSeeing Scotland through a fresh pair of eyes
What is it like to move to Scotland from another, very different, country? Now’s your chance to take a look at where you live through the eyes of some new arrivals in Fife. From 19 January to 14 April ONFife Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries is showcasing an exhibition of photographs taken by six recently…
Read MoreBurns centenary book located at charity sale
A chance find at a charity book sale has been found to be a literary gem. Cassie Kennedy was attending the sale and knew she had stumbled upon something special when she uncovered a copy of The National Burns. After a bit of online research, she came to realise that the book is indeed historically…
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