16/04/2026
SOUTH LOCH NESS HERITAGE Spring Talk
James Braidwood, "Father of the modern fire service"A talk by Diana Hamilton Jones
On Friday 1st May at Stratherrick Hall at 7:30 pm
The world’s first municipal fire service was founded in Edinburgh on 23rd October 1824 and led by James Braidwood. Who was relatively unknown Scot who recruited and trained a team of fire fighters and, from a blank canvas, created a science in firefighting. Why has he been forgotten? We invite you to come to Diana’s talk to learn about him and why he should be remembered and honoured.
Admission free but a collection will be taken
