06 August 2015

 Event organised by Highland Counci Countryside Rangers

Poolewe has a fascinating history dating back to the bronze age when the earliest settlers began crofting. Inverewe Estate has over 40 points of archaeological interest and this walk will encounter a few of them including a visit to a roundhouse and Trig Point, a WWII place of interest. Join the Ranger for thousands of years of history in just a few hours! This is a strenuous walk over uneven terrain and boggy ground so sturdy outdoor shoes are essential. Bring water, sunscreen, waterproofs.
Booking essential. Meet at Inverewe Visitor Centre, Poolewe. Grid ref: NG 862818. Grade C. Adults £5.00, conc. £3.00. Contact Visitor Centre on 01445 781229 or inverewe@nts.org.uk.

06 August 2015

 Event organised by Highland Council Countryside Rangers

The challenge this time is to learn knots and construct a bridge over a great deep pool. Are you brave enough to cross it?
Booking essential. Meet at Skelbo Wood, between Golspie and Dornoch. Grade A. Adults £4.00, conc. £3.00, family £11.00. Contact Ian on 01549 402638 or ian.paterson@highland.gov.uk.

06 August 2015

 Event organised by Highland Council Countryside Rangers:

This is a fascinating walk back in time to the ice-age where the bones of reindeer, polar bears and even humans were discovered in the caves. Stout footwear is essential.
Meet at Bone Caves car park, 2.5miles south of Inchnadamph. Grid ref: NC 254179. Grade C. Adults £8.00, conc. £4.00, family £20.00. Contact Andy on 01571 844654 or andy.summers@highland.gov.uk.

06 August 2015

Invergordon was transformed in World War I, as its population went from c. 1100 to 20,000. Come help discover what happened during this period!

Thursdays starting 25th June for 8 weeks
Invergordon Museum, 7-9:30pm

Come share and listen to memories, stories and knowledge of the buildings, sites and features that are on your doorstep. Everyone is welcome to attend, whether to share memories or to learn about local heritage in the community. We will then look at a wartime plan, old photographs and aerial photographs to identify what still remains and record what has gone.

FREE. Come for one or all of the sessions.

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.