02 March 2011

Display the Past: Culbin Sands

An exciting chance to see behind the scenes at Nairn Museum. Learn how to research and display finds from the Culbin Sands assemblage. Get hands on experience including artefact handling, recording, and installing a temporary display. Includes a trip to National Museums of Scotland, travel free!

Running for eight weeks, every Wednesday 10 – 12.30pm from 19th January 2011 at Nairn Museum. Booking required, phone ARCH on 01349 868 230.
 

02 March 2011

Peatbogs, Plague, Potatoes and Coal

Talk by Emma Wood

Averon Centre, Alness

Organised by Workerrs' Educational Association (WEA). Cost £1. No need to book. Further information and details from WEA on inverness@weascotland.org.uk or 01463 710577

Description:

Emma's personal account of Scotland's past environments and how they interacted with their human inhabitants, includes a look at the fate of the country's first forests, the story of how the Black Death came to Scotland, and the development of industrial pollution.