Johnstone History Society Talk
The first meeting of the 2025-26 session for Johnstone History Society will take place on Tuesday 9th September at the Masonic Hall in Collier Street Johnstone. 7:15 for 7:30pm start.
Fiona Sinclair will deliver a talk on "The History of Formakin Estate"
All welcome. Members free, Visitors £2.
The full syllabus for 2025-2026 syllabus will be available soon.

Why not think about joining the History Society? The £10 annual subscription will more than cover the cost of the talks. You can join on the night or drop into the history museum to sign up.

2025-2026 syllabus
Tuesday 9th September - The History of Formakin Estate by Fiona Sinclair.
Tuesday 14th October - The History and Roll of Burgesses in the City of Glasgow by Craig Bryce.
Tuesday 11th November - Scotland Beneath the Surface by Bruce Keith.
Tuesday December 9th - Johnstone and the Clyde by Iain Murray.
Tuesday 13th January - Glasgow, the Clyde and Slavery - a publisher's Perspective by David Pettigrew.
Tuesday 10th February - The Life, Loves and Legacy of David McHaffie....an ordinary Glasgow Merchant? by Paul Noble.
Tuesday 10th March - AGM
Tuesday 17th March - Social Evening for members.
Tuesday 14th April - Elsie Ingles - 'Go Home and Sit Still' by Liz Allan.
Tuesday 12th May - Mary Queen of Scots by Alison Cathcart.