Our Events
Revisiting the Violent Vikings
Thursday, March 5th at 7:30pm
Shetland Museum and Archives Auditorium
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In partnership with the Shetland Museum & Archives, we present a talk by archivist Brian Smith. Twenty-five years ago he wrote two articles about the arrival of Vikings in Shetland and Orkney. He questioned the idea, popular among archaeologists and some others, that the newcomers settled peacefully beside the existing population. He proposed that violence and even genocide might have played a key role in the new situation. Since then, other researchers have been offering new interpretations and viewpoints. Brian’s talk reviews the current state of the debate, and what it may tell us about Shetland’s early history, and the history of other places where Vikings arrived. This is a free event but booking is essential. More information here.
Local Events
Bombers, Bunkers and Badges: Cold War Scotland through Museum Objects
Tuesday February 17th at 7:30pm
Auditorium, Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick
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Scotland’s unique geography and topography provided a useful base for Allied military preparations and research during the Cold War, a 40-year nuclear stand-off between the USA and the Soviet Union. Scots played an active role in this global conflict, both mobilising and connecting with people around the world. The remains of military and nuclear installations, such as radar stations, bunkers, submarine depots and nuclear power stations, are physical reminders of how the Cold War shaped Scotland.
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National Museum Scotland's Assistant Curator - Technology, Sarah Harper and Assistant Curation - Aviation, Ian Brown will examine Scottish experiences of the Cold War through the lens of objects preserved by NMS and share some reflections on their recent Cold War Scotland exhibition. Some of the items loaned by Shetland Museum to the exhibition will be on display. This is a charged event, more information here.
A Little Something About Brochs
Mainland Events
Archaeology Survey Walk
Saturday, March 14th from 10:30am to 2:30pm
Methil Heritage Centre, 272 High Street, Methil, KY8 3EQ
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Explore the historic environment of Methil with the River Park Archaeologists at this Leven Programme event. Help document and add to the record of the significant historic buildings and features of Methil. Learn about some of the town’s most fascinating landmarks and contribute your stories and knowledge of the town. No experience required. This is a free event, more information here.
Just for Laughs
