21 September 2023

Survey and Excavation at Hilton of Cadboll, on the Seaboard peninsular to investigate anomalies previous identified by geophysical survey. Project run by Hilton Historic Trust and HES, with excavation led by Cathy MacIver of AOC. There is also an open public day, Saturday 16th September.

If you are interested in taking part, contact Richard Strachan of HES: richard.strachan@hes.scot

21 September 2023

Volunteers wanted on a dig at Brodie Castle, run by the National Trust for Scotland. No experience is necessary, and all equipment will be provided. Children welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. The dig will focus on outbuildings and enclosures near the castle.

No need to book. Volunteers can turn up and sign in each day. Bring waterproofs, suitable footwear, lunch, water etc

21 September 2023

Textiles of the Galloway Hoard - a Viking Age treasure

Online talk by Dr Susanna Harris

Organised by Groam House Museum. The lecture will be delivered by Zoom. Tickets are available on Art Tickets at a cost of £3.00 for members of the Museum and students, or £6.00 for non-members.

The Galloway Hoard is a stunning group of objects that were buried in southwest Scotland around 900 CE. Among the stash of Viking Age silver, gold and other inorganic objects, there are preserved remains of textiles. As textiles rarely survive in archaeological contexts, their presence in this hoard provides a remarkable opportunity to discover the role and significance of textiles in hoards of this period. This talk will explain the wool, plant fibre and silk textiles of the hoard and outline updated results of the analytical discoveries.