09 September 2013

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

09 September 2013

Community excavation taking place 1-21 September, run by Fraser Hunter of National Museums of Scotland at Clarkly Hill, near Burghead. Volunteers are requested to commit for at least three days.

Part of the Moray Archaeology for All programme. Preference given to residents of Moray, but contact the organisers to see if there are spare places. Booking essential.

MORAY ARCHAEOLOGY FOR ALL

The tasks we will be undertaking as part of this project are as follows:

• Flotation of soil samples to extract environmental remains
• Preparation of site archives
• Finds washing & sample sorting
• Excavation
• Fieldwalking and geophysics

The timetable is still being developed, but the dates at present are as follows:

FLOTATION
The first flotation session will take place from 2-5 August, at Dykeside farm, Birnie. We will take people in half-day slots. There will be further events in the autumn.

ARCHIVE WORK & FINDS WASHING
This will take place in the Falconer Museum (Forres) from 10-4, every Monday from 12th August.

Additionally, there will be sessions on Thursday 15th and 22nd.

EXCAVATION
This will take place at Clarkly Hill from 1-21 September. We ask for a minimum of three days of volunteer time over this period.

FIELDWALKING & GEOPHYSICS
This will take place in the autumn, details to be confirmed nearer the time. We will hold a training evening in finds identification in September.

To express interest in any or all of these, please email clarklyleader@hotmail.co.uk
 

09 September 2013

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Local History Group

Seaforth Club Rooms
Station Square
FORTROSE

Following the brief formalities of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, you are invited to join us to celebrate our 10th ANNIVERSARY with the launch of our first publication: A CENTURY OF SHOPPING ALONG FORTROSE AND ROSEMARKIE HIGH STREETS. The booklet will be available to members and visitors at the book launch for £4. For those unable to attend, it will be on sale in various shops in Fortrose and Rosemarkie as well as the shop in Groam House Museum at a cost of £6.

Please note that there will not be an entrance charge on Monday evening. Annual memberships will be due for renewal at the meeting. These remain the same as before i.e. £5 for an individual / £8 for a family.

Details of this year's programme of speakers and activities can be found on our website
http://www.spanglefish.com/fortroseandrosemarkiehistorygroup/