29 June 2017

Military Finds from the Ardersier area

Talk by Eric Soane

Old School, Ardersier. Organised by Petty and Ardersier Community Heritage Group. Entry by donation. Please email if intending to come heritagehounds@outlook.com

Ardersier and Petty Community Heritage group meets on the last Thursday of the month at PACE Heritage Cafe in Ardersier. Doors open at 6:30, and meetings start once everyone has had a cuppa. All welcome.

29 June 2017

Community excavation investigating Cluny Hill, Forres, a large hillfort enclosure identified after a LiDAR survey. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least two full days / four half days. No prior experience is required – just a desire to work as part of team to discover more about Moray’s past. All necessary training will be provided, along with additional opportunities to learn about various aspects of archaeology and Scotland’s past at the Falconer Museum. Volunteers must be 16+. For further information and to book, see the Cluny Hill Dig website.

29 June 2017

Fair Isle Knitting

Talk by Annette Clunas

Learn about the origins of these beautiful garments and discover more about their heritage and the patterns and wools used by the islanders to create these stunning garments.

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Any Age, Booking Essential

£3.50 per person

Book in person at Inverness Museum & Art Gallery, telephone 01463 237114 or email Inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com

29 June 2017

New Approaches to the Picts and their Symbols

Talk by Martin Goldberg, National Museum of Scotland

Gordon Memorial Hall, Rosemarkie [note different location from previous years). Organised by Groam House Museum. This is their annual Academic Lecture.

Entry: £5, members and students £2.50