11 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

11 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.

11 September 2011

Ancient Pots and Firing

Special event at Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Perthshire.

Learn about prehistoric pottery with experimental archaeologist Graham Taylor (www.potted-history.co.uk), make & decorate your own pot, and see the firing of pots prepared earlier. Normal admission fee + £4 or £6 if event only.

For further information, see the Scottish Crannog Centre website.