West Dunbartonshire exhibitions

FROM LIVING MEMORY TO MEMORIAL- Dumbarton's WW1 Stories

Dumbarton Library and Heritage Centre. (Until the end of November). Also see Dumbarton Library under VENUES.

The exhibition, which also includes a programme of workshops and talks, brings together photographs and family stories outlining the hardships, emotions and resilience of local people during the four years of war.

It also explains what life was like on the front line as many men from the area made the ultimate sacrifice in the "war to end all wars".

THE FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE

Onboard the Maid of the Loch. Also see both The Maid of the Loch under VENUES and even more under NEWS.

27th August until Sunday 2nd.

An unusual venue, but that just goes to show the versatility of this old paddle steamer.

Did the Romans ever reach here and take in the magnificent view? Very likely, but the furthest that they were really able to stamp control over the local population was at Old Kilpatrick and that was the westernmost point of the Antonine Wall.

The Antonine Wall is very significant in Scottish history, but in turn forms part of a much wider history across Europe and North Africa.

The Frontiers of the Roman Empire is an historical zone that spans Europe and 1,900 years of history. Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, it recognises the significance of how an era of profound civilisation shaped the Europe we know today. As a frontier aligning all in its path – places, people – it brought order and established a symbolic definition of the reach of civilisation, but as a contemporary zone crossing the continent and beyond, it now connects communities in a way unlike any other.

http://european-heritage.co.uk/event/the-frontiers-of-the-roman-empire/

THE NEW WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL OFFICES

At the council offices, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton. Also see West Dunbartonshire Council Offices under VENUES for further information.

The architects Keppie Design will putting on a digital exhibition of the works. This ranges from the stabilisation and restoration of what was the Burgh Halls / Academy Building in Church Street, Dumbarton, to its transformation into the frontage of new offices space. Whether you are simply popping in as far as the foyer or will be on the guided tours on the day, this will give insight to the challenges and solutions.

The old portion of the building is “A” listed and was designed by William Leiper, one of our most significant architects. It became derelict in the later 20th century, having been damaged, for a second time, by a fire in 1976. West Dunbartonshire Council proposed to demolish the building in 1994, but this was rejected. After many years standing forlorn it was opened recently proudly in its new role.