Talk: A History of Innerleithen High Street with Ross McGinn | Smail's

This talk will look at the shop premises and discover some of the characters who ran them This talk will look at many of the shop premises on our High Street, examine changes over the years and highlight local advertising as well as discover some of the characters who carried on business in our town. After working in a research department in what is now Scotland’s Rural University College for 43 years Ross retired in 2012. Since then, most of his time is spent on community activities and interests. In 2003 the ICT was formed and he became the first Chairman. With significant heritage interest ICT set up a community archive, gathering old photographs and artefacts from our community and industrial heritage. A demand for heritage walks and talks has increased over the years and Ross has presented to many varied organisations and groups. • Friday 6th November 2026 • 7pm • £10 / £8 concessions (over 60s, students & Young Scots, low income or universal credit recipients) This event will take place in our shop on the high street.