HMS Unicorn is Scotland’s oldest ships and one of the 3 oldest ships in the world still afloat. A museum ship for over 50 years, the ship is reaching a critical point in its journey, requiring specialist works and surveys ahead of a major repair and redevelopment campaign. in this talk, Matthew will discuss Unicorn’sContinue reading "Winter Talks 2023: “The Restoration of HMS Unicorn” Matthew Moran"

In this talk Ian will present a brief introduction on Lorimer and his work, followed by an outline of his design for Hill of Tarvit and the characteristics of the resultant house. The final section will be on the Sharp family who commissioned the design and construction of Hill of Tarvit, principally Frederick, Beatrice andContinue reading "STAPT Winter Talks 2023: “Sir Robert Lorimer, Hill of Tarvit and the Sharp Family” Dr Ian Buchanan Smith"

As Dean of Guilds William Thomas Linskill was a significant figure in the recent civil history of St Andrews, and also in the pre-eminence of golf in the town. Aside from his devotion to the town as a civil servant he was a man of antiquarian interests - and some peculiar obsessions. One in particularContinue reading "STAPT Winter Talks 2023: “Dean Linskill and The Adventuress” Stephen Liscoe"