March lecture: Celebrating Scottish heritage in early Queensland
Sun, 08 Mar
|Bowen Hills
Join cultural historian Dr. Heather Blasdale-Clarke as she explores the vibrant Scottish heritage that blossomed in early Brisbane, revealing stories of resilience, community, and the enduring ties to Scottish identity that helped shape our Australian society.
Time & Location
08 Mar 2026, 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Bowen Hills, 35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
About the event
Governor Brisbane was fond of dancing the Scottish reel with his family and friends at Government House in Sydney, reflecting his deep appreciation for the music, poetry and dance of his homeland. It raises intriguing questions about whether he envisioned the city bearing his name as a future haven for thousands of Scottish migrants, or imagined that Scottish culture would thrive so far from its roots. Join cultural historian Dr. Heather Blasdale-Clarke as she explores the vibrant Scottish heritage that blossomed in early Brisbane, revealing stories of resilience, community, and the enduring ties to Scottish identity that helped shape our Australian society.
Date: 8 March 2026
Time: 1.40 pm for 2 pm start
Cost: $10 members and $15 non-members (includes afternoon tea)
About the speaker
Tickets
Non-member ticket
This ticket includes afternoon tea.
$15.00
Member ticket
This ticket includes afternoon tea
$10.00
Total
$0.00