17 March 2011

Cromarty from 1901 to 1930

Talk by Sandy Thomson and Dr David Alston

West End Church Hall, High Street, Cromarty

Sponsor: Cromarty History Society.

Free to members; £2 for non-members. For further details see their website.
 

17 March 2011

Brora’s 17th Century Salt Pans: the 2010 Excavation

Talk by Jacquie Aitken

Brora Community Centre

Sponsored by Clyne Heritage Society. Lectures are open to all and there is usually a raffle (donations always welcome) - refreshments and admission are free.

Description:

Jacquie Aitken has become so synonomous with Brora’s Salt Pans that she hardly needs an introduction! She has been passionate about the Salt Pans since she first wondered what the building remains on the Back Beach were, when she played there as a child. Last Summer saw the 4th year of excavation, which revealed the remains of a quite spectacular building, which had been buried in the sand dunes for several centuries. Tonight, she will present the results of this fascinating, unique archaeological site which is now nationally important.

17 March 2011

‘The Railway in the Community’

Talk by David Ross, author of ‘The Highland
Railway’and other Scottish history books

Council Chambers (Carnegie Building), Dornoch

Sponsored by Dornoch Heritage Society

17 March 2011

Pathways into the Past: Stepping into History

Alness Heritage Centre, Alness

Thursdays, 3rd March-7th April

7-9.30pm

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 / £1.50 optional senior rate / 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.

17 March 2011

Discovering Culloden´s Heritage - Inside and Out

24th Feb: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
3rd March: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
10th March: Walking tour of Culloden. Meet at Culloden Library at 12:30.
17th March: Archives and Museum sources. Meet at Inverness Archive Centre, Bught Park at 10am. We will have a morning in the archives, then move to Inverness Library for lunch in their cafe, and then an afternoon session in the museum. Finish around 2:30.
24th March: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
31st March: Culloden Library, 12:20-14:30

Description:

People have lived in the Culloden area for thousands of years. This course will investigate this heritage, using old and new technology, inside and outside. We’ll explore what is already known from old maps, archives and heritage databases and record outside remains on the ground. We’ll also have a trip to the archives and museum. No experience necessary – just an interest in the local heritage.

This course is offered by the Workers´ Educational Association [WEA] and taught by ARCH tutor Susan Kruse. Please book with WEA office on 01463 710577 or inverness@weascotland.org.uk
 

17 March 2011

Dr William Maclean: a forgotten Black Isle Antiquary

Talk by Chris and Dave Rendell

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Organised by Workerrs' Educational Association (WEA). Cost £1. No need to book. Further information and details from WEA on inverness@weascotland.org.uk or 01463 710577

Description:

Chris and Dave Rendell will share their research into this fascinating local man. Born in the poorest part of Inverness in 1867, he achieved nationwide recognition as a doctor for his diagnosis of botulism in the Loch Maree tragedy. He was also an amateur archaeologist, excavating at Caird's Cave on the Black Isle.

17 March 2011

The 2011 Dalrymple Lectures in European Archaeology will be given by Prof. Roberta Gilchrist on the theme ´Medieval Lives: Archaeology and the Life Course´. Lectures take place at Sir Charles Wilson Building, University of Glasgow (at the junction of Gibson Street and Kelvin Way) at 6:30pm except for 17th March which starts at 7:30pm. Lectures are free and open to all members of the public.

Monday 14th March: The Medieval Life Course: Age and the Body
Tuesday 15th March: Growing Up and Growing Old: the Medieval Household
Wednesday 16th March: The Quick and the Dead: the Journey to the Afterlife
Thursday 17th March: Heirlooms and Ancient Objects: Connecting the Lives of Medieval People and Things
Abstracts can be viewed by clicking here