26 June 2018

This industrial archaeology conference includes talks, tours and site visits in and around Caithness, with options starting and finishing in Inverness and a day in Orkney. 

Explore the exciting world of industrial archaeology in a part of Scotland noted for its geology, vernacular buildings, fishing stations and for the transformational presence of Dounreay and modern engineering firms. 

Book for as many days as you wish and arrange your own accommodation.  

This conference is a partnership between Historic Environment Scotland, the Scottish Industrial Heritage Society and the Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group.

Further details, costs and booking form available by clicking here.

26 June 2018

Researching Women's Suffrage in Caithness

The Nucleus (Caithness Archive Centre), Wick

This is the first research workshop of a project organised by the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) and delivered by Susan Kruse of ARCH investigating women's suffrage in Caithness. Over the summer we will be looking at local newspapers, with opportunities for individual research and for monthly joint sessions.

If you can't make this first session but would like to be kept informed of the project, or to participate in research, contact  Susan on 077888 35466 or highlandsuffrage@gmail.com.