Catch-up workshop (Online) 22nd January 2026 12:00 – 13:00
Catch up with other participants and see what has been found over the last month. Ask mapping specialists any questions about how to edit and record heritage on the online map. (For those available on weekdays)
Catch-up workshop (Online) 24th January 2026 11:00 – 12:00
Catch up with other participants and see what has been found over the last month. Ask mapping specialists any questions about how to edit and record heritage on the online map. (For those available on weekends)
Investigating Leith’s maritime history (in-person, Custom House, Leith) 31st January 2026 13:30 – 16:00
Discussion of the maritime heritage of Leith, its development and international connections, with an introduction to the Mapping the Forth project and summary of identified maritime heritage so far.
Dunbar’s Maritime Heritage (in-person, Dunbar Sailing Club and harbour) 1st February 2026 13:00 – 16:00
Discussion of the maritime heritage of Dunbar and surrounding area, with an introduction to the Mapping the Forth project and summary of identified maritime heritage so far, followed by walking tour of the harbours.
Hidden Histories of Methil and Leven (in-person, Methil Heritage Centre) 7th February 2026 13:00 – 14:30
Discussion of the maritime heritage of Methil, Leven and Buckhaven. Contribute your sea story to the project and find out about the maritime connections within the Methil area.
Using the Digital Map to Record your Maritime Heritage (inperson, Methil Heritage Centre) 7th February 2026 14:30 – 16:00
Get some experience recording features with our specialists using the online map and see the research material available. Bring a laptop if you have one available and pick a square to work on. Some laptops will be available for use.
Wreck Researching: how to find out more about shipwrecks. Online 13th or 14th February 2026 11:00 – 12:00
An online workshop introducing you to researching wrecks and the resources available to discover the secrets of shipwrecks. (one workshop for those available on weekdays and one for those available at weekends)
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Online 23rd February 2026 17:00 – 18:30
A beginner’s introduction to how you can use GIS to present your research. Working with open-source software (QGIS).
Presenting and editing your data in GIS. Online 9th March 2026 17:00 – 18:30
Continuing on from first workshop, looking at how you can manipulate and present example data within open-source software (QGIS).