Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen’s Voice, The History and Symbolism of a Ship Figurehead

Name: Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen’s Voice, The History and Symbolism of a Ship Figurehead
Start: 2026-02-19T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Dreel Halls

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC+00:00

Dreel Halls | Anstruther

Publisher/HostAnstruther Improvements Association

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$Anster Nicht: Finding the Fairy Queen\u2019s Voice, The History and Symbolism of a Ship Figurehead$

For decades, an enigmatic figurehead, known as The Fairy Queen, has been displayed in the Scottish Fisheries Museum. But where did it come from, and what does it symbolise?
In this talk Ellie Hyland shares the findings of her research into The Fairy Queen, a journey which explores the broader history of figureheads, from the people who made them to their legacy in maritime communities.
Members and non-members are welcome to attend our public talks at Dreel Halls in Anstruther. If you are not yet a member of the AIA you can attend individual Anster Nichts for £3 per event. Membership is £10 per year and to find out more please visit our Membership page:
http://www.anstrutherimprovements.org/support-us/membership/