12 May 2011

Starts: 19:00
Ends: 21:30

Pathways into the Past: Surveying Your Heritage

Alness Heritage Centre, Alness

Thursdays, 5th May-19th May

7-9.30pm

and:

Saturday-Sunday, 14th-15th May

10am-4pm

Learn the practical survey techniques which will enable you to record the archaeological features in your area as part of the Pathways into the Past Project.

There will be 2 introductory sessions (5th, 12th May) at the Alness Heritage Centre, then a practical outdoors session over the week-end of 14th-15th May near Foulis Castle, Evanton. This will be followed by a third session indoors at the Heritage Centre (19th May) to look at the results.

Cost per indoor session: £2.50/£1.25 optional seniors/free for those on benefits

Cost for outdoor practical sessions: £5/£2.50 per day.

ALL WELCOME! No experience necessary.

Help with childcare costs is available.

For more information and to book, call 01349 868230 or use the website booking form.

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12 May 2011

Starts: 11:30
Ends: 15:30

Guided walk by Highland Council Rangers.

Visit the 'Soap Cave', enjoy the hidden coves of dazzling sand, and drift into the minds of the people of the clearances. Meet at Rhu Pier.  Bring waterproofs and lunch. £5 / £3. This walk is their Grade C, requiring some hills-reasonable level of fitness.

As with all walks, dress for the weather and event. It is advisable to contact the Ranger beforehand as the event may change due to adverse weather or other unforseen circumstances. The contact for this event is: 01687 462983. Booking preferred.

See also Highland Council Ranger booklet on www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/what-to-see/rangers/countrysiderangerevents.htm

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