25 April 2011

The Excavation of Caird’s Cave, Rosemarkie

Talk by Simon Gunn

Dingwall Community Centre

Description:

In 1912, Dr William MacLean, the Fortrose and Rosemarkie GP excavated Cairds' Cave near Rosemarkie and found implements made of bone and antler. Nearly a hundred years later, a group of local archaeologists returned to the cave to investigate Dr MacLean's excavations and see if the history of the cave could be established. Simon Gunn will describe these excavations and other caves on the Black Isle.
 

ARCH lectures are held on the last Monday of every month (except December) from October to May at Dingwall Community Centre, 7:30, followed by coffees and teas. Suggested donation of £3 per lecture.
 

25 April 2011

Heritage Along the Kyle Line

This is the third course in the series, focussing on the final section of the Kyle line, from Lochluichart to Dingwall. Find out about archaeological sites and buildings along the railway between Lochluichart and Dingwall, and create a travelling display. We will try to arrange some research time on the train during the course.

Dingwall Community Centre,
Mondays, 25th April for 8 weeks, 2:30-4:30pm
Cost per session: £2 / £1 optional for seniors / free to low income

All welcome - no previous experience necessary.

If you will be travelling by train on the Kyle Line to and from classes, contact us to arrange passes. We can also help with childcare.

To book, use the website booking form, or contact us on info@archhighland.org.uk or 01349 868230.
 

25 April 2011

Introduction to the Nybster Broch Project

Auckengill Village Hall

Dr Andy Heald, Dr Graeme Cavers and Charlotte Douglas of AOC Archaeology Group will discuss the archaeology of Caithness and the brochs of Scotland, as well as talking more specifically about Nybster Broch and the aims of the project.

This is in advance of the community excavation which begins 26th April.