12 August 2016

Explore Inverness: Discover and Explore Local History

6 week course organised by High Life Highland focussing on the Farraline Park and Academy St area of Inverness, looking at local history and personal perceptions. It will take place at the Spectrum Centre and Highland Archive Centre.

Free, but places limited so booking essential

Bookings to Anna, Sarah or Roisin at Adult Learning, Inverness
01463 710013

12 August 2016

Treasure Trove In Scotland: Workshop for Museum and Heritage Professionals

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

This workshop run by Natasha Ferguson of Treasure Trove Scotland aims to provide guidance on the Treasure Trove system in Scotland. This will include guidance on applying for allocated Treasure Trove material, particularly in light of the recent Code of Practice review, together with advice on how to deal with Treasure Trove enquires by members of the public. There will also a short object handling session with hints and tips on basic identification of archaeological objects. Primarily this workshop will be an opportunity for questions and discussion relating to Treasure Trove in Scotland.

Free but booking is essential, in person at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, call 01463 237114 or email cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com

12 August 2016

Recent discoveries and old stories from the archive: Treasure Trove in the Highlands

Talk by Natasha Ferguson, Treasure Trove Scotland

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Hear out about recent discoveries of archaeological objects from the Highlands and ways in which significant artefacts are protected for the benefit of the nation in museum collections across Scotland through the Treasure Trove process. Going back in time, the talk will also highlight fascinating past Treasure Trove cases from the 1920s onwards.

FREE but booking is essential, in person at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, call 01463 237114 or email cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com

12 August 2016

Treasure Trove public workshop – identifying archaeological objects and reporting to Treasure Trove

Workshop led by Natasha Ferguson of Treasure Trove Scotland, held at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Chance discoveries of artefacts by members of the public have the potential to make a significant contribution to our understanding of Scotland’s past.

This is a workshop for anyone with an interest in archaeological objects. Learn about archaeological material and how to identify it with an opportunity for object handling. The workshop will also look at methods of best practice such as recording findspots and first aid for objects prior to reporting.

This will also be opportunity to learn more about the Treasure Trove system in Scotland.

If you have found an artefact bring it along and we will be delighted to identify it and help you report it.

FREE, but booking is essential, in person at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, call 01463 237114 or email cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com