14 October 2016

The Highland Archaeology Festival takes place 1st-16th October, with the launch lecture by Richard Oram on 30th September. There are over 80 events, a museum trail, exhibitions,  workshops, and of course the annual conference, this year 15th & 16th October. See www.highlandarchaeologyfestival.org for full details.

14 October 2016

Workshop Afternoon at Highland Council

An afternoon of hands-on workshops at Highland Council headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness (entrance by Knocknagel stone). Sessions are repeated 2-3:30pm and 3:30-5pm (specify when booking). Suggested donation of £5 for the afternoon. Limited spaces, so book early! Unless specified, bookings to 07788 35466 or info@archhighland.org.uk

Introduction to Using the HER
Learn how to find and contribute information to the Council’s database of all known heritage with Susan Kruse of ARCH, culminating with a behind the scenes visit to the HER offices with HER officer Ian Scriviner-Lindley.
ARCH and Highland Council

Using GPS for Survey & Mapping
This session will cover the use of GPS gadgets - how to record waypoints and tracks, and how to load those onto a computer. Bring your own GPS gadget if you have one. If not, we can lend. Essential to book in advance with Roland Spencer-Jones – 07787 507972, or roland.spencerjones@gmail.com
ARCH and NOSAS

Photogrammetry Introductory Workshop
Join Alan Thompson for a practical demonstration of the use of photogrammetry to capture an image of the carving on the Knocknagael Boar Stone. MHG3788
NOSAS

What To Do Before You Get Into the Field
This workshop led by Andy Heald of AOC Archaeology covers how to research a site before you go out to investigate - a desk-based assessment.
AOC Archaeology

Aerial Photography
Allan Kilpatrick of Historic Environment Scotland provides a hands-on workshop on how to use aerial photos to investigate the archaeological landscape.
Historic Environment Scotland

Archaeological Photography
Michael Sharpe provides a practical introduction to photographing archaeological finds and sites.
Freelance Photographer and Archaeologist

Building Detectives
Join the Scotland’s Urban Past staff for a practical session recording part of the Highland Council’s Headquarters.
Scotland’s Urban Past

Part of Highland Archaeology Festival

14 October 2016

Reflections on Excavations at Lairg

Rod McCullagh, formerly of Historic Envronment Scotland, revisits important excavations of the prehistoric landscape south of Lairg, reflecting on people, the problems, the puzzles, the opportunities and other things he did not properly acknowledge. He will discuss the context of this large project, how it came about, how the team approached it, how they planned it and how far they strayed from those plans, and what fun they had. He will then discuss what was learnt, what gaps were left and whether these have been filled. Finally, he outlines what Lairg 2, 3 and 4 might look like.

Council Chamber, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness. Wheelchair accessible. Children welcome with adults.

Suggested donation £3.

Organised by Highland Council

For details, phone 077888 35466

Part of Highland Archaeology Festival: Launch lecture for teh conference weekend.