Monthly FDCA Lunchtime Lectures

The Lunchtime Talks take place in the Glasite Hall, St. Andrew’s Church, King Street, Dundee, usually on the first Thursday in the month. Talks commence at 1.00 p.m.

Doors will be open from 12.30 p.m. onwards when tea, coffee and biscuits will be available at a cost of £1.50p
These talks are open to non-members. They are Free of charge although donations to the Friends are appreciated.
Volunteers are always welcome to help out
If you would like to help please contact the City Archives office.

Forthcoming Lectures

Here is information about the talks for the remainder of the year. Remember booking is not essential but encouraged so that we know how many people will be attended. If you can’t book online just give us a call on 01382 434494.

No Lecture in January 2026

Thursday 7th August 2025

Joyce McIntosh
140 years of Ye Amphibious Ancients

Thursday 4th September 2025

Callum Webster
Of Mansions and Mariners: A History of Broughty Ferry.

Thursday 2nd October 2025

Alasdair Bachell, University of Dundee Archives
Scotlands Rivers & Hydro Schemes: The McLean and Berry Archives

Thursday 6th November 2025

Matthew Jarron
Curator, Dundee University
Dundee's War Memorial.

Thursday 4th December 2025

Sarah Aitken
Dundee City Archives.
Homes for the Working Classes: Dundee Council Houses 1919-1929

All the talks are listed here - Eventbrite

All talks are held in the Glasite Hall, St Andrews Church, King Street. Disabled access is available via the car park entrance. The doors of the Glasite Hall open at 12:30pm with refreshments of tea/coffee and a biscuit available. Talks commence at 1.00pm, and usually last around an hour.

We will send out monthly reminders about the upcoming talks. A full newsletter will be sent out from time to time

Iain D. McIntosh, 2020