Registered in Scotland, SC016405. Patron: His Grace Richard Scott, KT, KBE, CVO, DL, 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry.
Hawick Archaeological Society
Join us today and learn more about Hawick’s most fascinating history and its characters
Lectures & Events
Check out our syllabus for the 2024/25 lecture season and other dates for your diary.
HAWICK ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
SYLLABUS OF LECTURES
SESSION 2024-2025
In Hawick High School Lecture Hall (TD9 0EG) at 7.00 p.m. on the dates shown.
All welcome. Voluntary collection on the door.
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024
SCOTLAND BENEATH THE SURFACE
(Illustrated) – By Bruce Keith
Sunday, September 8th, 2024
ANNUAL EXCURSION
This year’s HAS outing is to Duns Castle, featuring a guided tour plus coffee and cake afterwards.
Spaces on the bus are limited, so if you intend on coming, please forward your details (as soon as possible) to Excursion Secretary, Fran Paxton, on (01450) 377328.
Tuesday, October 1st, 2024
JEDBURGH ABBEY RAMPARTS: THE TREATMENT OF THE DEAD
(Illustrated) – By Ian Hill, BSc, MSc (Director of HARP Archaeology)
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
COFFEE MORNING
Held in the Evergreen Hall (TD9 9QP) where members can collect Transactions, support Society funds, mingle, and purchase a range of other publications.
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
WAR HERO LAID TO REST AFTER 106 YEARS
(Illustrated) – By Gordon Gilfether
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
LICKING HITLER IN THE BORDERS
(Illustrated) – By John Dent
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
I’M A LUMBERJACK, AM I OKAY?
The story of British Honduran Woodsmen in the Borders
(Illustrated) – By Dr. David Smale
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
THE JIM CLARK STORY
(Illustrated) – By Kenny McLean
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025
A.G.M. FOLLOWED BY HAWTHORNSIDE FIXER STATION
(Illustrated) – By Ian Brown BA (hons), MA, FSA Scot