Meetings are on the 28th day of the month (February-October), held at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School*, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay (between Bunny and Whitmore Streets); entrance door from Bunny Street.
Vehicle access to Bunny Street is allowed on VUW business; to park in the grounds enter by Lambton Quay gate.
Room GBO7.
Weekdays: 7.15 for 7.30pm start
Weekends: 2:15 for 2.30pm start [* Unless stated otherwise].
Visitors are welcome (no charge for regular meetings), Scottish blood not necessary! Other events may also be held.
Tuesday 28 February 2023
“Once a Borderer” – from the heart of The Borders – one of “The Braw Lads” (Burns)
Galashiels is a bustling town – historical centre for a textile industry and for rugby prowess, more recently a player on the world stage of computer technology; home to the magnificent Great Tapestry of Scotland. Recently retired Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Roxburgh, Selkirkshire and Lauderdale, Mike Gray, will share the excitement of being involved with its rejuvenation.
Tuesday 28 March 2023
The Scottish settlers of the barque Blenheim from Lochaber, Skye, Paisley and Glasgow
In December 1840 around 200 Scottish settlers landed at Kaiwharawhara (establishing the first Scottish settlement in New Zealand) from where they spread throughout the country. For the 175th Anniversary (2015) NZ writer Hugh McPhail (a descendant) researched the lives of these settlers and will tell us some of their stories.