Enlightened Golfers

Our November Winter Talk is by Jim Scanlon MBE and is about the gentlemen of the ‘Enlightenment’ who played golf on Leith Links. Jim will explore the variety of notable people who have played golf on Leith Links; many continue to be famous names and probably didn't realise in the late 18th Century that we would still know them today.

The rich heritage of Leith has many interesting stories to tell. Jim was inspired by a book he picked up in the National Museum book shop about Andrew Duncan, the elder October (1744 – 1828) who was a British physician and professor at Edinburgh University. He discovered Andrew Duncan’s love of golf playing on Leith Links.

Jim Scanlon, MBE, lives in Leith and is Chairman of Leith Links Community Council. He is a member of Leith Local History Society and Leith Rules Golf Society.

The talk will take place on Thursday 24 November in the chapel area of St Andrew Blackadder Church, North Berwick at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Our Winter Talks programme is free for Members and Patrons. Interested in being a Friend or Patron? Get in touch with Barbara Clark, our membership secretary for free trial membership including free admission to our next talk. You can be sure of a warm welcome.