This Wednesday (5th June) I’ll be at the Inverness Local History Forum: Johannes Petersen of Àban Adventure Learning Community is talking about the Kessock Ferry Swim and I’ll be sharing the research I did for the booklet I wrote about the history of the swim. It’s at 2pm in the Spectrum Centre in Inverness (by … More Kessock Ferry Swim
I have an article in today’s National newspaper about a special new whisky being made in the Faroe Islands, at the Faer Isles distillery. You can also read the article online at this link: https://www.thenational.scot/business/24332333.distillery-faroe-islands-using-scottish-traditions-twist/ (photos courtesy of Faer Isles distillery) I’ve written a couple of things about the Faroe Islands recently, which you find … More new article about Faroese whisky
I will be talking to Highland LIT in Inverness on Tuesday May 21st, about Josephine Tey. Highland LIT meet regularly in Inverness, and everyone is welcome to attend. The free event is at the Beaufort Hotel, starting at 7pm – or you can also sign up to attend online. I’ve spoken to Highland LIT before … More Highland LIT May event
On Saturday 18th May I will be talking about my book “Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary, Queen of Scots” at a special event at the University of Aberdeen. ‘Networking the Early Modern Past in North East Scotland’ is an afternoon event exploring networks and connections in the early modern north east of … More University of Aberdeen May Event
Thursday (25th April) was Faroese Flag Day, and I was invited to a special reception at the City Chambers in Edinburgh. Flag Day is a national holiday in the Faroe Islands. This is the first time an official event has been held in Scotland to mark the occasion. I have an article in today’s National … More Flaggdagur – Faroese Flag Day
Jennifer Morag Henderson 