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09 August 2011
Community Dig at Nybster Broch on
26th April-8th May 2011
1st-13th August 2011
A community dig for all ages. Free and no experience required. Work for as long as you wish. For further information see www.aocarchaeology.com/nybster
For further information or to register contact Derek Edwards, Caithness Archaeological Trust on email@caithnessarchaeology.org.uk or 01593 731269
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09 August 2011
Starts: 11:00
Ends: 16:00
Guided walk by Highland Council Rangers.
Historic walk looking at the druid's cave and ancient stone carvings. Meet at Clachtoll beach car park. 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: 01571 844654
A copy of the booklet listing all Ranger walks can be downloaded from www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/what-to-see/rangers/countrysiderangerevents.htm
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09 August 2011
Starts: 11:30
Ends: 16:30
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
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09 August 2011
Information about the project and the report of last season´s
excavations can be accessed here.
As in previous years, those wishing to participate please contact Jacquie Aitken.
jacquieaitken@btinternet.com
A great summary of last year´s excavations presented by one of the youngest members of the team can be watched here.
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09 August 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