15 September 2011

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

15 September 2011

Scottish Silver and the Celtic Revival

Talk by George Dalgleish, Principal Curator, Scottish History, National Museums Scotland

Fortrose Community Theatre (01381 621252) at 7.30pm.

Organised by Groam House Museum. Admission £4 (Members £2)
 

15 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

15 September 2011

Pathways into the Past: Stepping into History

Mercat Centre, Milton

Thursdays, from 1st September-6th October

6.30-9.00pm

Taking ancient routeways as a theme, these sessions offer an introduction to landscape archaeology for all those who want to research and record their local archaeology. We will look at to how archaeologists go about research and then at some of the sources, such as historic maps and aerial photographs, available to them.

In addition to the indoor sessions, there will be an opportunity to follow part of the routeway on the ground, identifying and recording features along the way.

Cost: £2.50 / free to those on benefits.

ALL WELCOME! No experience necessary.

Help with childcare costs is available.

Please book using the link on this page or e-mail info@archhighland.org.uk or phone 01349 868230.

15 September 2011

Local Heritage Overview

Broadford Village Hall, Skye

Interested in your past but confused about what happened when? This short course will provide an introduction to the archaeology of the area from earliest settlers to recent remains.

Cost: £2.50/session / free to low income

Part of the ARCH´s Community Timelines programme

15 September 2011

Tragedy on Glebe Street

Local historian Norman provides an account of a gruesome murder in May 1911, involving Jewish immigrants, mental illness and orphans.

Inverness Library

Organised by Workers' Educational Association (WEA) as part of their lunchtime lecture series. £1, no need to book. Further details from inverness@weascotland.org.uk or 01463 710577