31 March 2011

Pathways into the Past: Stepping into History

Alness Heritage Centre, Alness

Thursdays, 3rd March-7th April

7-9.30pm

Taking ancient routeways as a theme, these sessions offer an introduction to landscape archaeology for all those who want to research and record their local archaeology. We will look at to how archaeologists go about research and then at some of the sources, such as historic maps and aerial photographs, available to them.

In addition to the indoor sessions, there will be an opportunity to follow part of the routeway on the ground, identifying and recording features along the way.

Cost: £2.50 / £1.50 optional senior rate / free to those on benefits.

ALL WELCOME! No experience necessary.

Help with childcare costs is available.

Please book using the link on this page or e-mail info@archhighland.org.uk or phone 01349 868230.

31 March 2011

Discovering Culloden´s Heritage - Inside and Out

24th Feb: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
3rd March: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
10th March: Walking tour of Culloden. Meet at Culloden Library at 12:30.
17th March: Archives and Museum sources. Meet at Inverness Archive Centre, Bught Park at 10am. We will have a morning in the archives, then move to Inverness Library for lunch in their cafe, and then an afternoon session in the museum. Finish around 2:30.
24th March: Culloden Library, 12:30-14:30
31st March: Culloden Library, 12:20-14:30

Description:

People have lived in the Culloden area for thousands of years. This course will investigate this heritage, using old and new technology, inside and outside. We’ll explore what is already known from old maps, archives and heritage databases and record outside remains on the ground. We’ll also have a trip to the archives and museum. No experience necessary – just an interest in the local heritage.

This course is offered by the Workers´ Educational Association [WEA] and taught by ARCH tutor Susan Kruse. Please book with WEA office on 01463 710577 or inverness@weascotland.org.uk
 

31 March 2011

Scotland and Beyond: Early Medieval Carved Stones

Conference at  University of Edinburgh and National Museums of Scotland

The conference will open with a public lecture will given by George and Isabel Henderson from 6.30pm – 7.30pm in Lecture Theatre 1, Appleton Tower on Thursday 31st March.

Registration will begin from 8.30am on Friday 1st April, with the conference programme scheduled to take place from 9.00am – 6.00pm. On Saturday 2nd April, the conference programme is scheduled to take place from 9.00am to 4.00pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Bookings and further information from conference website.

Programme:

Thursday March 31
PUBLIC LECTURES 6:30-7:30 pm Lecture Room 1 (sometimes signposted as Rm G.08) Appleton Tower, 11 Crichton St.

Prof. George Henderson, Emeritus Professor of Medieval Art, University of Cambridge, ‘Pictish Art and Iconoclasm’

Dr. Isabel Henderson OBE, Former Fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge, ‘An Irish Context for Pictish Monsters?’

Friday April 1
8:45-9:15 Tea and Registration, Main entry, 20 Chambers Street.
9:15-9:30 Welcome, Lecture Room 1, 20 Chambers Street

SESSION 1 Across Cultures I, Lecture Room 1, 20 Chambers Street.
9:30-9:50 ‘Drosten more details »