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Howard Wood, co-founder of COAST (Community of Arran Seabed Trust) was the guest speaker at the Arran Historical Society when he spoke to members about the history of fishing around Arran and in the Clyde.
Iain McGillivray gave an interesting talk on the Scottish and Glasgow architect Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson to over 40 members of the Arran Historical Society at their September meeting.
At their August meeting members of the Arran Historical Society were given a presentation by Dr Amanda Simpson, secretary and trustee of the Ardrossan Castle Heritage Society.
Members of the Arran Historical Society gained an interesting insight into the customs and history of the wedding when Valerie Reilley presented a talk on the subject at their latest meeting.
Members and visitors at the latest Arran Historical Society meeting enjoyed an informative talk by Barbara Graham on the life of a Scottish born philanthropist who went on to become one of the richest men in American history.
The Arran Historical Society enjoyed a visit to Skipness Castle recently where members learned about the history of the ruinous building and the surrounding area from their guide Frances Hood.
The good reputation of Arran whisky was obtained by using copper stills. The source of copper stills was Robert Armour of Campbeltown.
At the meeting Harry Davidson accepted the post of honorary vice president, to serve alongside Grace Small the president and a founder member.
Sir Coutts Lindsay at the Grosvenor Gallery in London invested in a small portable electricity supply and by 1883, he had attracted so many applications from local premises he overloaded the supply and the first blackout occurred.
