09 July 2015

 Event organised by Highland Council Countryside Rangers:

Have you got what it takes to survive in the wild and become the next Bear Grylls? Come along and learn how to build a shelter, navigate, forage for wild food, track animals and make fire. Suitable for children aged 6-12. Expect to get muddy!
Booking essential. Meet at Camus na Sgianadin parking area. Grid ref: NG 625254. Grade B. Adults £4.00, conc. £3.00, family £11.00. Contact Ellie on 01471 820527 or ellie.maclennan@highland gov.uk.

09 July 2015

 Event organised by Highland Council Countryside Rangers:

The first of our series on bushcraft covering shelter building and fire lighting.
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.

09 July 2015

 Listen to stories of the Picts, explore the pictures on our Pictish Symbol Stones and then make and decorate your own Pictish shield

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

Designed for children in the age range 8 – 12 years. It is possible for parents and other responsible adults to accompany children at all the sessions. The cost is £3.50 per booking.

To book online booking, please visit www.summer.highlifehighland.com and follow the instructions on the screen.

To book by phone please call the dedicated €˜Summer Bookings Hotline’ number on 01349 860 840. This service will be available from Saturday 20 June until Tuesday 23 June inclusive, Sat 20 June and Sun 21 June €“ 8am until 6pm, Mon 22 June and Tues 23 June €“ 8am until 8pm.

It is also possible to book in person, just download the booking form from www.summer.highlifehighland.com and take a completed booking form along to your nearest High Life Highland leisure centre.

09 July 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.