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ARCH course: Focus on the Past around Invergarry [Invergarry] ...

17 May 2011


Starts: 10:00
Ends: 13:00

Focus on the Past around Invergarry

Invergarry Village Hall

A chance to research sites or buildings in the area, contributing to the creation of a Community Timeline display.

Part of ARCH´s Community Timelines programme.

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Walk: Bone Caves, Assynt [Sutherland] ...

17 May 2011


Starts: 11:00
Ends: 14:00

Guided walk by Highland Council Rangers.

Walk to the caves where bones of reindeer, humans abd polar bears were discovered. Meet a Bone Caves car park. Bring waterproofs and lunch. £3 / £2. 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: 01571 844654

A copy of the booklet listing all Ranger walks can be downloaded from www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/what-to-see/rangers/countrysiderangerevents.htm

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Walk: Arisaig [Lochaber] ...

17 May 2011


Starts: 11:30
Ends: 16:30

Guided walk by Highland Council Rangers.

Historic walk over paths and sheep trakcs, pasing the 'Hidden Croft' and Arisaig House, wartime billet of S.O.E. Commandos. Meet at 'Land, Sea and Islands Centre' in Arisaig. 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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Talk: The man in the Middle [Fortrose] ...

17 May 2011


Starts: 19:30

The Man in the Middle

Talk by Philip Spark

Seaforth Club Rooms, Fortrose

This talk features the 18th century civil engineer, John Smeaton, who preceded Thomas Telford in surveying harbours, bridges and the like in the Highlands. Organised by Black Isle Antiques Society.

Non-members £3 per head including refreshments.

Further information from:

Derek C Donald
IEng MICE FIRSO FIHE MCIHT MIAM
Secretary
Highlands and Islands Branch
Institution of Civil Engineers
Tel - 07774 691640
Tel - 01463 792154 (Evenings)
 

 

 

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Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH), The Goods Shed, The Old Station, Strathpeffer, Ross-Shire, Scotland IV14 9DH
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