The Rhind Lectures 2016 "Antiquaries, archaeologists and the invention of the historic town c.1700-1860" by Professor Roey Sweet, University of Leicester, Centre for Urban History. The lectures were sponsored by AOC Archaeology Group and presented in the National Museums Scotland as part of the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016. Six lectures were presented across the weekend of Friday 6th may to Sunday 8 May 2016.