02 September 2022

The dig of an early Iron Age site at Swartigill, Caithness returns this year, organised by ORCA (Orkney Resarch Centre for Archaeology and Yarrows Heritage Trust.

Further information from  https://www.yarrowsheritagetrust.co.uk/kids-corner. If you're interested in participating, contact: heritage@yarrowsheritagetrust.co.uk or 01955 651387

02 September 2022

David Taylor will talk about his new book, The People are Not There: The Transformation of Badenoch 1800–1863, at Talla nan Ros, Kingussie 7pm.  

02 September 2022

Archaeology Scotland and the Ardnamurchan History and Heritage Association are about to commence another season of archaeological investigations at Camas nan Geall as part of the European Regional Development Fund and Historic Environment-supported Adopt-a-Monument programme on Ardnamurchan.

Over the course of two weeks from the 26th of August, volunteers and members of the local community will investigate some of the prehistoric remains of this beautiful bay. The team has already had two successful seasons digging in the bay, investigating 18th and 19th-century settlements, and results from the project will be presented at the Highland Archaeology Festival in the autumn.

To volunteer, please contact p.murtagh@archaeologyscotland.org.uk.

The second week is fully booked, but there are still spaces from the 26th to the 30th of August.

Further informatoin on Archaeology Scotland website

02 September 2022

Open day at Ballone Castle, part of Doors Open Day. No booking needed. Further details on Doors Open Day website.

Ballone Castle was built in 1590 and is a late example of a Medieval Z Plan Tower House. It is a Category A Listed Building with a strong central tower with two further towers on opposite corners. The castle stands on the cliff edge looking out to sea, a mile east of Portmahomack. It was uninhabited from 1693 and gradually became derelict over three hundred years. The ruin was bought in 1990 by Lachie and Annie Stewart, who set about restoring it as a family home.                                                    

The castle and grounds will be open to the public and people can enter the main hall and dining room up a wide staircase. Viewing the upper floors on the guided tour involves negotiating medieval spiral staircases, which may not be suitable for everyone.

For Doors Open Days there will be guided tours of the house on a regular basis by the owner, Lachie Stewart.