We are excited that a few members of the GSV Scottish Discussion Circle are joining a number of international speakers to present at the upcoming Outer Hebrides Emigration Conference on 30 September to 2 October.
Rebecca Landy, Cheryl Bollard, Cath Proud and Eric Smith will present online at about 7pm Wed 1 Oct (AEST):
Far away over the sea to … Australia - travel from the Outer Hebrides and life in Victoria.
Emigration is an important aspect of the islands’ history, as it affected demographics and split families across the globe through the 1700-1900s. People left the islands for a number of reasons, whether through forced clearance, in hope of improving their economic prospects, or to join family members who had emigrated previously.
The conference is a hybrid event, being held in person at Lews Castle, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis or online. The daily online fee to attend the conference is £12. You can register through at https://outerhebridesheritage.org.uk/event/saoghal-mor-farsaing-day-2/
Members of the GSV can hear a free preview of our presentation at the next Scottish Discussion Circle meeting on Saturday 20 September at 2pm.
Register via the Events page of the Activities tab.
You can contact the Scottish discussion circle on scotland@gsv.org.au or better still, subscribe to their Noticeboard and receive notices about forthcoming events and the quarterly newsletter Thistle.