The
Society was founded in 1987, by Gordon Ritchie with the intention
of preserving the history and heritage of the town of Stonehaven
and area, and to encourage interest in the history by arranging
meetings, lectures, exhibitions etc. Since then, the Society
has thrived and now has over 390 members (home and abroad) this
represents the largest group of its kind in the NE.
Online visits
from members and particularly visitors overseas with a connection
to Stonehaven and the surrounding areas are also significant.
The Society has published several books on aspects of local
history, to order one of these books see the publications section.
The Society also issues a quarterly magazine, "Stanehyve".
Illustrated talks for members are arranged throughout the year
with outings to places of interest. The Heritage Exhibition
is held biannually to display part of the Society's large collection
of photographs of Old Stonehaven.
» Speakers & Events - 2011
Wed 25 January 2012 7.30 pm
Migration to and from Kirktown in the 19th Century
Talk by Mrs Lorraine Stewart
Wed 22 February 2012 7.30 pm
The Men o' the Mearns
Talk by Rev Douglas Lamb,Edzell on famous men of this area
Wed 28 March 2012 7.30pm
Montrose Air Station
Talk by Neil Werninck ,Montrose,on the history of the Air Station first established in 1913 and the present Museum.
Wed 25 April 2012
Annual General Meeting
More details of guest speaker to be available later
