11 April 2013

 Art and Archaeology: Material Engagements

Talk by Prof. Colin Renfrew

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh

Doors open 6:15pm for a complimentary glass of Glenmorangie Original. Lecture starts at 7pm.
Tickets £6 (£5 for concessions and members). Book tickets online or call 0300 123 6789.

Professor Colin Renfrew (Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn) is a distinguished and highly regarded archaeologist (former Disney Professor at the University of Cambridge) and Member of the House of Lords. In his 2003 book Figuring it out: the parallel visions of artists and archaeologists he explored some of the insights to be gained from studying points of contact between the disciplines of contemporary art and archaeology. Building on from the inaugural Glenmorangie Annual Lecture delivered by internationally renowned artist Andy Goldsworthy, Professor Renfrew will reflect back from an archaeologist’s point of view and explore the exciting and enlightening ways archaeologists can benefit through creating a dialogue with contemporary art, artists and practice.

11 April 2013

 AOC will be leading a public excavation, excavating a longhouse near Loch Buidhe, Sutherland; volunteers are invited to take part in every stage of the excavation and recording process.

A team of AOC’s experienced archaeologists will be working onsite every day from Tuesday 9th until Tuesday 16th of April, including over the weekend. If you would like to participate in the excavations, please get in touch with Charlotte charlotte.douglas@aocarchaeology.com or 0131 440 3593 for more information. However, pre-registration is not necessary and you are welcome to turn up without notice! All tools and equipment will be provided.

The site is around 6 miles north of Bonar Bridge, just off the Migdale Road. Please wear sturdy boots and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring plenty to eat and drink.

Location map: http://goo.gl/maps/yM8mZ

For further details contact:

Charlotte Douglas
Project Supervisor (Public Archaeologist)
tel: 0131 440 3593
mob: 07817 759 012
fax: 0131 440 3422
email: charlotte.douglas@aocarchaeology.com