Munro bagger and environmentalist Cameron McNeish will claim another milestone as he kicks off the 80th year of the Saturday Evening Public Lectures Series at the University of Dundee - the oldest lecture series of its kind in the world.
This year marks the eightieth year of the public lecture series which has seen a number of notable speakers present their work in Dundee including Sir William Beveridge in 1930 before he laid out his plans for the Welfare State and the renowned painter Alberto Morrocco in 1957.
The renowned broadcaster, author and conservationist will share his enthusiasm through words and pictures for those areas that have formed the backdrop of his outdoors career - the hills and mountains of the Scottish highlands and islands.
Vice Principal James Calderhead said: "We are delighted to welcome Cameron McNeish to the University of Dundee especially since this is a landmark year for a very special lecture series. Many of our staff have joined the University recently from international destinations, coming to Scotland for the first time. Cameron's lecture is an ideal opportunity for them to learn about the outdoor experiences that are open to them in Scotland. I also look forward to welcoming members of the public for this anniversary and what promises to be a very enjoyable lecture."
Now that Scotland boasts some of the finest access legislation in Scotland, Cameron will discuss the opportunities that are available for climbers, hill-walkers, Munro-baggers and backpackers, but his underlying theme is one of protection and conservation and why it is the responsibility of outdoors folk to care for these wild places.
By Jenny Marra, Head of Press 01382 344910, out of hours: 07968298585, j.m.marra@dundee.ac.uk