26 January 2011

The final 4 weeks of this course will take the research of sites, buildings and finds from the area, and create a display and binder of results

* Strathdearn Hall, Tomatin,
Wednesdays, 12th January - 2nd February, 7-9pm

All welcome - no previous expeience necessary.
Each session £2, optional senior £1, free to those on
benefits.
Help with childcare may be available - contact us.

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

26 January 2011

Display the Past: Culbin Sands

An exciting chance to see behind the scenes at Nairn Museum. Learn how to research and display finds from the Culbin Sands assemblage. Get hands on experience including artefact handling, recording, and installing a temporary display. Includes a trip to National Museums of Scotland, travel free!

Running for eight weeks, every Wednesday 10 – 12.30pm from 19th January 2011 at Nairn Museum. Booking required, phone ARCH on 01349 868 230.
 

26 January 2011

A Thousand Million Years of Ross-shire Landscape

Talk by David Rendell

Dingwall Community Centre

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:

An excursion through the evolving physical and cultural landscapes of the Blackwater Valley as told through maps. Dave will show how information and data from a variety of sources, including geological maps, on-line archives and modern Ordnance Surveys, can be used to explore the history of a Highland landscape.