08 September 2011

LIFE AND DEATH IN ASSYNT´S PAST

Excavations this summer:

CLACHTOLL BROCH 8 – 26 August

LOCH BORRALAN CHAMBERED CAIRN 28 August – 16 September

GLENLERAIG PRE-CLEARANCE LONGHOUSE 26 September – 8 October

Booking essential! Contact
Gordon Sleight 01571 855207
gordon@gsleight.freeserve.co.uk

08 September 2011

A mound, supposed to have been the actual meeting place of the Thing...'

Talk by Dr Oliver O'Grady and David MacDonald

Dingwall Lower Town Hall

Dr Oliver O'Grady and David MacDonald will outline the archaeological and historical significance of the site of the Cromartie Car Park as a place of medieval assembly, in the context of the archaeological survey to be conducted by Dr O'Grady in September.

Organised by Dingwall History Society. Membership £5/year. Non-members admission to talks: £1.50.

08 September 2011

Pathways into the Past: Stepping into History

Mercat Centre, Milton

Thursdays, from 1st September-6th October

6.30-9.00pm

Taking ancient routeways as a theme, these sessions offer an introduction to landscape archaeology for all those who want to research and record their local archaeology. We will look at to how archaeologists go about research and then at some of the sources, such as historic maps and aerial photographs, available to them.

In addition to the indoor sessions, there will be an opportunity to follow part of the routeway on the ground, identifying and recording features along the way.

Cost: £2.50 / free to those on benefits.

ALL WELCOME! No experience necessary.

Help with childcare costs is available.

Please book using the link on this page or e-mail info@archhighland.org.uk or phone 01349 868230.

08 September 2011

Dr Oliver O´Grady, on behalf of the Highland Council and Dingwall History Society, will undertake a geophysical investigation of the Cromartie car park and the kirkyard of the parish church of Dingwall (since 1929 St Clement´s).

Oliver would welcome observation by interested local persons and would particularly welcome participation by physically active volunteer assistants in his investigation of the kirkyard, which he will conduct by means of electro-resistivity. He will conduct a survey of the car park area by means of radar penetration. Up to five volunteer assistants will be required to assist in his work in the kirkyard and up to three in the car park. The relevant dates are for the kirkyard Thurs. 8th, Fri. 9th and Sat. 10th September, and for the car park Sun. 11th and Mon. 12th September.

Prospective volunteer assistants for any of the above dates should contact as soon as possible Sandra MacDonald, secretary Dingwall History Society for further information at dmacdon42@aol.com or 01349 863063.

08 September 2011

Local Heritage Overview

Broadford Village Hall, Skye

Interested in your past but confused about what happened when? This short course will provide an introduction to the archaeology of the area from earliest settlers to recent remains.

Cost: £2.50/session / free to low income

Part of the ARCH´s Community Timelines programme