Thurs 8 October 2026, 7pm (doors open 6.30)
Highlands & Islands group lecture: Michael Davis takes us on a tour of the Scottish tower house

Thursday 8 October 2026, 7pm (doors open 6.30)
St Stephen’s Church, Southside Road, Inverness IV2 4XA

Tickets available on the door (cash only) or below

Michael Davis explores the sometimes controversial issues facing those who take on the rescue of a crumbling tower house.  The talk will consider the delights, challenges and benefits of such a project and the role of officialdom as a potential enabler – or disabler – reflecting on the fact that there may often be more than one valid conservation approach.

Drinks will be served after the talk.

It is hoped to livestream the talk via Zoom and this page will be updated once arrangements have been finalised.

H&I: Scottish Castle Restoration lecture

Thurs 15 October 2026, 7pm (doors open 6.30)
Highlands & Islands group lecture: Harriet Richardson Blakeman takes us on a tour of Scotland’s hydroelectric stations

Thursday 15 October 2026, 7pm (doors open 6.30)
St Stephen’s Church, Southside Road, Inverness IV2 4XA

Tickets available on the door (cash only) or below

Dr Harriet Richardson Blakeman considers the evolving architecture of hydroelectricity, how these large projects were promoted, and the efforts made to address their impact on the landscape.

Drinks will be served after the talk.

It is hoped to livestream the talk via Zoom and this page will be updated once arrangements have been finalised.

H&I: Power from the Glens lecture

2023/079/LBC Linkshouse, Mid Yell, Shetland

21/05238/FUL 122B Academy Street, Inverness

20/00311/LBC Creed Lodge, Isle of Lewis

21/03487/FUL Beach and Shore Street, Ullapool

20/00376/PPD Angmar Cottage, Uist

21/01744/FUL 62 Society St, Nairn

21/00130/PPD 33 Bayhead, Stornoway

20/04384/LBC 11 Williamson St, Wick

21/02118/FUL Waterside Hotel, Inverness

21/03240/FUL Tigh na Furan, Dornich

21/00783/LBC St Andrew’s Church, Thurso

21/03791/LBC Midmills Building, Inverness

21/00431/LBC Lochmore Lodge, Achfary

20/00084/LBC | Land 55M NE Of Keiss Harbour House High Street Keiss

17/00771/FUL Carbisdale Castle

7/00331/LBC 36 Wells Street, Inverness

17/00301/FUL 1 Waterloo Place, Inverness

17/00182/FUL Murroona, Strathpeffer

17/00163/LBC Highland Theological College, Dingwall

17/00152/LBC Old Manse, Garve Road, Ullapool

7/00027/CON 14 Kenneth Street, Inverness

6/05300/LBC Land 55M East Of Kwik Fit, Longman Road, Inverness

16/02406/LBC 143 Grampian Road Aviemore