Winter Talk: How we nearly lost the cipher war against the Germans
The nephew of Alan Turing, the father of Enigma, will speak about British communications security – or rather the lack of it – in WW2.
About Winter Talk: How we nearly lost the cipher war against the Germans
The nephew of Alan Turing, the father of Enigma, will speak about British communications security – or rather the lack of it – in WW2. Nobody knows about this near-disaster which cost thousands of Allied lives. His book on this subject is called ‘Enigma Traitors’, published in 2023.
There will be a book signing following the talk.
About the Speaker:
Sir John Dermot Turing is a solicitor and author. He was educated at Sherborne School and King’s College, Cambridge before undertaking a doctorate at New College, Oxford. He then moved into the legal profession. In 2012, the centenary year of his uncle Alan Turing’s birth, Dermot Turing became a trustee of Bletchley Park. He has written several other books on his uncle. ‘X, Y and Z’, published in 2018 covers how Enigma was really broken. Whilst we rightly celebrate what happened at Bletchley Park, their success was built on an international foundation and this is the prequel to the Bletchley story. He has written two further books: one a straight biography (Alan Turing Decoded) and another is more of a myth-buster (Reflections of Alan Turing).
Ticket Application:
Timings – All talks will take place in The Colours’ Room located in The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum, Kings Old Building, Stirling Castle. Lectures will begin at 11.00am, last one hour with refreshments from 10.30am and after the event.
Tickets – Tickets are £12 each. There is no need to buy an additional Stirling Castle ticket.
Parking – If you wish to park on the Esplanade you will have to purchase a parking ticket. We are not able to reserve any parking and this will be charged at £4 per car. Free parking may be available on Ballengeich Pass/Upper Castlehill Road – please note there may be timed restrictions for these areas.
Further Information- If you require further information, please email the museum team at museum@argylls.co.uk
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Stirling, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Stirling? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Enchanted Woods - The Lost World of Rupert Bear
The Arts Society Stirling & Forth Valley is delighted to welcome back Tim Stimson for the first event of this year's programme on Thursday 18th September!
READ MORE
Autumn Charity Talks in Gargunnock Kirk
Come along to a selection of Charity Talks taking place in Gargunnock Kirk throughout the Autumn!
READ MORE
DyslexiFest
Got a question about dyslexia? Want to find the people and organisations that exist to help you? Then come along to DyslexiFest when it returns to Stirling on Saturday 4th October!
READ MORE
Murder: A Search for the Truth with David Swindle & Heather Suttie
International crime expert David Swindle brings his gripping live show Murder: A Search for the Truth to The Albert Halls, Stirling on Wednesday 29th October!
READ MORE
Brett Tippie – The Right Line
Join Brett Tippie at The Albert Halls, Stirling on 5th November and hear stories of his wild and inspiring roller-coaster of a career!
READ MORE
Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much
In this fascinating "Evening With", Stewart Copeland will talk about his incredible life as a performer, musician, entertainer, and writer!
READ MORE
Leo Houlding - Exposed
Join legendary climber Leo Houlding for his next new show, Exposed, a gripping live experience with stunning visuals, film, and storytelling from the world’s wildest places.
READ MORE
Kendal Mountain Tour 2026
Prepare for an unforgettable evening of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 comes to the Tolbooth Stirling on Wednesday 25th March!
READ MORE
Gordon Buchanan - Lions and Tigers and Bears
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026. Join him at Macrobert Arts Centre on Wednesday 4th March!
READ MORESponsored Links
Find other events in Stirling
Sponsored Links