09 September 2010

Scotland's Rural Past Skills Training Workshop to be held at the Highland Folk Museum.

Description:

Preparing drawings for publication: special workshop focusing on draughting skills for archaeological survey plans. The workshop will cover completing field drawings and inking up plans for publication using manual and digital techniques. A one-day session indoors.

A maximum of 12 people can be accommodated on each course.

For further information and to book, see the SRP website. Help with travel expenses is available. Bookings preferred before 25th March.

09 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.

09 September 2010

Exploring Your Local Heritage

Dunbar Memorial Hall, Auldearn

Thursdays, 2nd September-7th October

10.30am-12.30pm

Description:

Interested in your past but confused about what happened when? Find out about the heritage in your area, from the earliest settlers to recent remains. Informal and lively, this six session course assumes no previous knowledge.

All welcome. Help with childcare may be available - contact us.

Cost: £2.00 / £1.00 optional senior rate / free to those on benefits.

Please book ahead on info@archhighland.org.uk or phone 01349 865230.