02 June 2011

Pathways into the Past: Reporting on the Past

Alness Heritage Centre, Alness

Thursdays, 26th May-23rd June

7-9.30pm

Previous ARCH courses in Alness have looked at how to research and record historic routeways, both indoors and in the field. Working with others, the next step is to learn how to pull it all together into a display, which will then be used to present your findings to the local community.

ALL WELCOME - including new members! No experience necessary.

Cost per session: £2.50 / £1.25 optional seniors / free for those on benefits

Help with childcare costs is available.

For more information and to book, call 01349 868230 or use the website booking form.

02 June 2011

Guided walk by Highland Council Rangers.

Historic walk over paths and sheep trakcs, pasing the 'Hidden Croft' and Arisaig House, wartime billet of S.O.E. Commandos. Meet at 'Land, Sea and Islands Centre' in Arisaig. Bring waterproofs and lunch. £5 / £3. This walk is their Grade C, requiring some hills-reasonable level of fitness.

As with all walks, dress for the weather and event. It is advisable to contact the Ranger beforehand as the event may change due to adverse weather or other unforseen circumstances. The contact for this event is: 01687 462983. Booking preferred.

See also Highland Council Ranger booklet on www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/what-to-see/rangers/countrysiderangerevents.htm

02 June 2011

Location: EO1, UHI Executive Office, Ness Walk, Inverness, from 5.15pm-7.00pm, and will be given by Professor Daniel Szechi (University of Manchester). The title of his paper will be:

‘Scotland’s Lost Revolution? Louis XIV, the Scots Jacobites and the French Invasion Attempt of 1708’

02 June 2011

Archaeology and Celtic art in Britain; survival and revival

Talk by Eric Grant, Chairman of Groam House Museum

Fortrose Community Theatre (01381 621252) at 7.30pm. 

Organised by Groam House Museum. Admission £4 (Members £2)