The First Lecture of the 2026 / 2027 Season is on

Monday 5th October 2026

'Writing the Environmental History of Scotland'

by

Professor Richard Oram

Professor Richard Oram gained an MA in Mediaeval History and Archaeology at St Andrews university in 1983, where he also carried out his doctorial research in mediaeval Galloway.  He is now Professor-Emeritus of Mediaeval and Environmental History at Stirling University, having joined the university in 2002 following a period as an honorary lecturer in History at the University of Aberdeen. 

A prolific writer, Richard's books include three biographies of Scottish Kings - David I and Alexander II - and the epic 'An Environmental History of Scotland', three volumes beginning in AD 400 and culminating in COP26.

Richard was appointed president of the charity Scottish Castles Association in 2014, and in October 2023 he became a trustee of National Museums of Scotland for a four-year term due to end in Autumn 2027.

Nairn Community Centre 

King Street, Nairn

7.30 p.m.

Refreshments and a Warm Welcome Await!

Members Free, Guests £6.00 on the door