27 July 2016

Reflectins on Celts Day Conference

Organised by Inverness Museum and Art Gallery in partnership with National Museums of Scotland

Dr Fraser Hunter, co-curator of The British Musem’s and National Museums Scotland’s joint exhibition Celts, will lead this day of talks and discussion with his keynote lecture ‘Celts: art and identity’.

Dr Hunter will be joined by archaeologists Steven Birch and Mary Peteranna.

Steven Birch will give a talk entitled: ‘A Sense of place: constructing memories and shared identities at the High Pasture Cave Complex, Skye’.

Mary Peteranna’s talk ‘Looking inside and outside of Craig Phadrig Hillfort, Inverness’ will reveal insights discovered during her recent fieldwork at this iconic site, a prominent landscape feature, long associated with the Fortress of King

£9 including lunch. Booking is essential, in person at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, call 01463 237114 or email cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com

27 July 2016

Meet the Celts Activity
27 July 2016, 11.00-12.30 or 13:30-15.00
Become a time detective and investigate Celtic bling replicas from the National Museum of Scotland. Make your own crafty Carnyx hand puppet and find out about the Celts' massive silver jewellery and a feasting cauldron. For 7-12 year olds.
Cost: £4.

Part of High Life Highland's Summer Holiday Activity programme. All bookings to go through High Life Highland Summer programme website https://summer.highlifehighland.com/ or phone 01463 667510. Telephone booking will be available from Saturday 18th June until Tuesday 21st June inclusive.
Mention/choose Code: INRA012393  when booking.