01 November 2023

From the 18th October onwards, Lochaber Archive Centre will be launching our Archive Afternoons, an initiative that has been extremely successful in our other centres. These afternoons (from 2.30pm-4.30pm) will give the public the opportunity to learn something new, chat with staff and other visitors, and interact with our collections in a fun and informal atmosphere. To begin the monthly sessions, Ken Johnston, a regular user of Lochaber Archive Centre and the former Head of Planning for the Highland Council in Lochaber, will be delivering a presentation on the history of the Charles Kennedy Building. Accompanying this will be a display of items from our collections on the theme of 'Buildings and Built Heritage'. Entry is free

01 November 2023

Feats of Clay: Archaeological Discoveries at Bellfield, North Kessock

Talk by Susan Kruse

Organised by North Kessock and District Local History Society. Venue: North Kessock Bowling Club, 21 Ferry Brae, North Kessock, IV1 3YH. Further information on the NK&DLHS website.

01 November 2023

Prehistoric Rock Art at the Clava Cairns

The Clava Cairns are on the ‘tourist trail’ around Inverness.  Lots of people visit these impressive monuments, but few take time to examine the rock art built into them. 

There are about 17 panels (with cup marks, grooves, and cup and ring marks) of different types, some of which are ‘hidden’.  Why are they built into the cairns?  Is their positioning in the cairns significant?  How do they relate to other rock art in the area?

Alan Thompson will lead a walk around the cairns where we will find and talk about the panels there.

Email Alan at alanrossthompson@hotmail.com to sign up. Prebooking essential. Open to members of the public. The event is part of NOSAS 25.

01 November 2023

Highland Heritage: from Flint Scatters to Farmsteads

Course led by Susan Kruse of ARCH, at Duthac Centre, Tain. Cost £25 for all six or £5 per session to cover venue hire. Includes teas and coffees.

Interested in your past but confused about what happened when? Find out about the heritage of your area, from the earliest settlers to recent remains. Informal and lively, this course assumes no previous knowledge. All welcome.

Further details from 077888 35466 or info@archhighland.org.uk