10 September 2022

The dig of an early Iron Age site at Swartigill, Caithness returns this year, organised by ORCA (Orkney Resarch Centre for Archaeology and Yarrows Heritage Trust.

Further information from  https://www.yarrowsheritagetrust.co.uk/kids-corner. If you're interested in participating, contact: heritage@yarrowsheritagetrust.co.uk or 01955 651387

10 September 2022

Ballone Castle Open Day

Part of Doors Open Day 2022. No booking required.

Ballone Castle was built in 1590 on the cliff edge above the raised beach, and has dramatic views out across the Moray Firth. The Dunbars from Morayshire built the original Z plan castle which was extended in 1623 by the MacKenzies to create a brew house and bakery. After the 1745 rebellion, it was soon roofless and by the mid-19th century had lost most of its fine details. It was bought in 1990 by Lachlan and Annie Stewart who set about restoring it as their family home.

10 September 2022

Guided tour of Kirkmichael

Part of Doors Open Day. No booking required

Kirkmichael is an award-winning restoration of medieval kirk and kirkyard, with unique display and interpretation of medieval ornate crosses. It is beautifully situated beside Udale Bay, and is managed by the Kirkmichael Trust who also maintain the massive website resource “Story behind the Stone” setting out the history of the estates and families associated with every memorial in the older part of Kirkmichael: https://www.kirkmichael.info/StoryBehind.html

Guided tours of Kirkmichael, inside and outside, at noon and 3pm and a display of small finds.

10 September 2022

Situated in a traditional 18th century thatched cottage in the heart of Glencoe village, we are an accredited museum with a wide range of objects, telling the story of the Lochaber area and its people.

Join our Learning and Engagement Officer for a guided walk around Glencoe village. Starting and ending at Glencoe Folk Museum, we will walk a circuit and stop at sites including the Massacre Monument, Henderson Stone, Glencoe Mountain Rescue base and Loch Leven. Two guided walks each day:• 11:30am – 12:30pm• 1:30pm – 2:30pm. No booking required.

Part of Doors Open Day.