06 September 2010

Final season of the dig at Birnie, near Elgin, where an impressive iron and Pictish settlement site has been the subject of assessment and excavation since 1998, led by Fraser Hunter of the National Museums of Scotland. The site was a local power centre which has produced a rich range of buildings and finds.

Volunteers are welcome, as long as they commit to a miniumum of 3 days. The excavations take place Sunday through Friday, with no work on Saturdays. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance to allow planning. Please contact Fraser on 0131 247 4053 (and leave a message) or e-mail f.hunter@nms.ac.uk.

06 September 2010

Boblainy Heritage Overview

Course offered by Boblainy Forest Community Archaeology Project, part of a programme of courses and events until summer 2011.

Kiltarlity Village Hall
Monday evenings 30 August to 4th October inclusive, 7-9:30
Free. No experience necessary and all welcome.

Learn with ARCH tutor Susan Kruse about the heritage of Boblainy Forest and the surrounding area, placed in its regional and national context.

Please book on 01349 8683230 or info@archhighland.org.uk

Future courses of Kiltarlity Community Council´s Boblainy Forest Community Archaeology Project will offer opportunities to learn how to research local heritage, survey standing remains in the forest, and to create a display of results.