Throughout the year, Fellows of the Society are invited to exclusive online and in-person events. They are one of the benefits of Fellowship and provide opportunities to network, meet other Fellows, and learn and discuss areas of shared interests related to Scotland’s past.

Online Fellows’ Meetings

These monthly events take place via Zoom and offer Fellows from all over the world a chance to meet and learn about and discuss a range of topics relating to Scotland’s past.

These consist of a ~40-minute talk by a Fellow, followed by a Q&A session and a chance to speak with Fellows and Society President and staff. The online meetings are themed around a range of history, archaeology and heritage topics, career stages, countries and regions. For example:

• ‘Kilmartin’s Prehistory’ with Dr Sharon Webb FSAScot, Curator of Archaeology, Kilmartin Museum
• ‘Historic Scottish Churches: The European Connection’ with Prof Adam Cumming FSAScot
• ‘Viking Age migrations to Scotland and Iceland’ with Dr Rachel Cartwright FSAScot

There are also annual online grants surgeries with our Head of Research to answer questions Fellows might have when considering or preparing to submit applications for funding from the Society grants scheme, and online writing retreats to create a supportive space for Fellows.

Online Fellows’ Meetings usually take place on a Thursday, most start at 4pm or 5pm (UK time)  and some of the talks are recorded for Fellows to watch later.

Private Tours

These in-person, small group events are arranged for Fellows throughout the year at a range of locations with links to Scottish history, heritage and archaeology. Attendees are guided through the venue by a member of their staff and, on occasion, are shown objects or documents which are not usually on display. These are usually free to Fellows with donations to the venue encouraged.

Previous small group tours have included the Court of Lord Lyon and the Historic Environment Scotland Archives and Library in Edinburgh, Dunkeld Community Archive and Chapter House Museum in Perth & Kinross, and Broomhall House in Fife.

If you are a Fellow of the Society, please keep an eye on your inbox for an email or e-newsletter advertising the next exclusive Fellows event or visit our Events webpage.

If you are not a Fellow and would like to support our work as a charity while enjoying the many benefits of Fellowship, find out how to join or subscribe to our public e-newsletter.