Author: Kelvin Probus

Professor David Adams : Making More of Scotland’s Land Professor Adams is a Commissioner of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC).  It was established on 1stApril 2017 and is a product of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.  It is an

Professor Michael Burrows told it as it is, his career involves a lot of paddling along the sea shore.  At least that’s how his family and friends see it!  In reality the science he does is a lot more interesting

History of Glasgow University Bob Crawford has become a Club treasure through the many walks he has led over the years.  Followed, of course, by a brief entertaining tale at the next meeting.  At the last meeting he shared his

Professor Michael T. Burrows is a marine biologist at the Scottish Association for Marine Science in the Scottish Marine Institute, Oban, Argyll.  In his own words:-   “This talk covers my science from the major avenues of research through to

Bob’s own words: “I stayed with myGrandmother in Helensburgh when the war started and went to Hermitage School 1939. I started as an apprentice electrician in Glasgow in 1942, but was called up to the Army on 21st December 1944.

  Reverend Campbell McKinnon’s thoughtful and thought provoking talk focused on change.  To make his point from the outset, he had the good fortune to be able to start with a reference to Jose Mourinho who had just been fired

Gordon Wilson (Paddle Steamer Preservation Society) Waverley    –   Last Sea-going Paddle Steamer in the World Gordon began by looking at the history of paddle steamers on the Clyde.   In 1870 there were 76 piers served by 50

Pamela & Campbell Joss : Commonwealth Games Pamela opened saying that she and her husband were the Fred & Ginger, the Torvil & Dean of the Commonwealth Games (CG) – clearly Probus were getting a double act!  Both had been