15 September 2026

Dig organised by Historic Hilton Trust, and run by AOC Archaeology. Limited numbers of volunteering places available each day. Email getinvolved@aocarchaeology.com stating which days you would like to dig. 

You are welcome to come for a day to get a taster of being an archaeologist or the whole dig, but we recommend if you are able to book a few days you will get more experience of different aspects of the dig. If the days fill up we will keep a waitlist for any last minute cancellations.

Visitors are welcome between 11am and 2pm. There will also be anopen day on Saturday 12th September with tours at 11, 12 1 and 2.

Please be aware that there is some parking available on site (short walk across uneven ground to the site). And at a public layby B9166, by Balintore, Easter Ross, IV20 1XE, 10 minute walk downhill to the chapel site on a footpath. Sturdy
footwear is recommended.

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15 September 2026

Starts: 19:30The Covenanters: A fire in their hearts Talk by Philip Paris Organised by Cromarty History Society. Venue: Victoria Hall, Cromarty more details »

15 September 2026

Monthly volunteering sessions at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, exploring different topics within the collections.  Our autumn sessions are looking at our archaeology collections.  

Dates:

Tuesday 15 September, 10am – 12.30pm

Tuesday 15 September, 1.30 – 4pm

Tuesday 6 October, 10am – 12.30pm

Tuesday 6 October, 1.30 – 4pm

Sessions are free to attend and open to anyone over 18 years old, but places are limited so please book in advance by emailing inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com.

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