10 March 2011

Pathways into the Past: Stepping into History

Alness Heritage Centre, Alness

Thursdays, 3rd March-7th April

7-9.30pm

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 / £1.50 optional senior rate / 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.

10 March 2011

Discovering Culloden´s Heritage - Inside and Out

24th Feb: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
3rd March: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
10th March: Walking tour of Culloden. Meet at Culloden Library at 12:30.
17th March: Archives and Museum sources. Meet at Inverness Archive Centre, Bught Park at 10am. We will have a morning in the archives, then move to Inverness Library for lunch in their cafe, and then an afternoon session in the museum. Finish around 2:30.
24th March: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
31st March: Culloden Library, 12:20-14:30

Description:

People have lived in the Culloden area for thousands of years. This course will investigate this heritage, using old and new technology, inside and outside. We’ll explore what is already known from old maps, archives and heritage databases and record outside remains on the ground. We’ll also have a trip to the archives and museum. No experience necessary – just an interest in the local heritage.

This course is offered by the Workers´ Educational Association [WEA] and taught by ARCH tutor Susan Kruse. Please book with WEA office on 01463 710577 or inverness@weascotland.org.uk
 

10 March 2011

Transportation for Life

Talk by Norman Newton

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Organised by Workerrs' Educational Association (WEA). Cost £1. No need to book. Further information and details from WEA on inverness@weascotland.org.uk or 01463 710577

Description:

Not a free bus pass, but a sentence, often as an alternative for hanging. From 1800 to the 1850s over 100 Highland men - and women - were transported to Australia, for fraud, sheep-stealing, serious assault, noting and theft. Case studies from Caithness to Ardnamurchan will be presented.