The Salt Roads
Having worked in the seafood industry all his life, John Goodlad is well known to a Shetland audience. His new book, The Salt Roads, looks at how salt fish connected Shetland and Europe for more than 300 years. As well as tracing the rise and fall of the haaf, the cod and the herring fisheries, this wide ranging book also shows how the society and culture of Shetland has been largely made by the sea and boats.
John will give a talk on the content of his book and will have copies to purchase available. (cash only sales)
Islesburgh Community Centre
7.00pm. Thursday 23rd November2023
Members Free
Non-Members £5.00
Industrial Boats
Shetland has a long maritime history and connection with the sea.
The changes in fishing techniques and other seafaring industrial practices have changed dramatically over the years and the Shetland Film Archive has a fantastic range of footage illustrating the industrial and social history of this.
We will present a selection of films from various donors and are grateful to the Shetland Film Archive for their support with this.
Islesburgh Community Centre
7.00pm, 25th January 2024
Members Free
Non-Members £5.00
Shetland and the North Boats
Brian Smith is not a great sailor. But the North Boats were a vitally important innovation in Shetland’s transport and social history during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Brian will discuss the services they provided for passengers and goods, en route to Shetland and in the islands.
Islesburgh Community Centre
7.00pm, 22nd February 2024
Members Free
Non-Members £5.00
Swan LK243: Restoration and Continuing Adventure
Brian Wishart and Maggie Adamson join up to present an overview of the Swan, from restoration to her more recent adventures; criss-crossing the North Sea, circumnavigating the UK, Tall Ships Races and the involvement of young sail trainees. The session will include a few tunes from Maggie too!
Islesburgh Community Centre
7.00pm, 28th March 2024
Members Free
Non-Members £5.00