The Battle of Linlithgow Bridge with Bruce Jamieson and Professor John McGregor, Saturday 16th May, 7.00pm

SYMPOSIUM WITH BRUCE JAMIESON & DR JOHN MCGREGOR

JAMES V - THE LOCAL LEGACY WITH BRUCE JAMIESON

KING IN CONTEXT WITH DR JOHN MCGREGOR

SATURDAY 16TH MAY, 7.00PM

ST. PETER'S CHURCH, LINLITHGOW

JAMES V – THE LOCAL LEGACY

An illustrated presentation by local historian Bruce Jamieson, featuring the impact made on the local area by King James V and some events of his reign. The Stewart monarch was born in Linlithgow Palace in 1512, and although his reign was short-lived, it impacted greatly on the burgh – as will be revealed in St Peter’s on Saturday, 16th May.

KING IN CONTEXT

Dr John McGregor will explore the wider background to the minority and personal rule of Scotland’s James V (1513-42). “This was a period of transition” is a never-failing truism that has served to pad out many a desperate student’s assignment; but it certainly applies particularly to 16th century Europe. Whatever the fortunes of the Stewart dynasty, the changes in progress during James’s lifetime would not have left Scotland untouched.

Tickets £5, all proceeds to the Battle 500 project.