10 September 2013, Starts: 08:30, Ends: 16:00

The University of Aberdeen are planning another excavation on the peninsula from Saturday 7th September until the following Friday 13th.

They will be excavating at Tarrel Dun which is a small circular dun on a rocky knoll on the shore below Tarrel on the east coast of the peninsula. They will be putting a trench through the summit dun and looking at the cave located under it.

Directions: Take the B9165 towards Portmahomack. At the Tain turnoff there is a turning on your right onto a gravel road. Carry on this road until you get to the big house (Meikle Tarrel). You can park just beyond the house, before you get to the gate. On foot go through the gate and follow the path down to the cliffs (you will have a tree plantation on your right). Once you get to the cliff edge turn left and follow the path along the cliffs for about 5 mins. The path will slope down to the shore - this is a track for vehicles. Once on the shore you will see the rocky knoll on you right.

There may be an issue with parking on the track (not enough room really for many cars) but I am sure we can sort that out once we are there.

Further details from Candy Hatherley