11 July 2015

 Event organised by Highland Council Countryside Rangers

Try your hand at building a shelter and learn about staying warm and dry outdoors.
Booking essential. Meeting place given out on booking. Grade B. Adults £4.00, conc. £3.00, family £11.00. Contact Katy on 01463 255291 or rangers.inverness@highland.gov.uk.

11 July 2015

Monday 29 June - Saturday 4 July and Saturday 11 July - Monday 27 July 2015

The Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project is open to all volunteers from age 6 up. No previous experience is necessary, there will be training session before the next dig, and there is plenty of supervision on-site from archeologistis happy to pass on skills! It is important to contact the team to schedule dates to attend, so please contact them using the website form on http://www.medievalcromarty.org/feedback.asp
or call 01381 600726 before your visit.

There are many ways to get involved on the site other than excavation. Volunteers can also help with on-site planning, photography, surveying and artefact cleaning and processing. This summer we will also be holding a programme of hands-on activities for children.

What to expect:
Each day will run from 9:30 until 5:00
Training for new diggers will start each day at 9:45
Childrens activities will start at 10:00 each day; with the afternoon sessions at 2:00pm
Morning break at 11:00, lunch at 1:00 and afternoon break at 3:00
Site tours will be held daily (times TBD)

What to bring:
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Sun cream and hat
Lunch and drinks
Sturdy shoes (not sandals)
If you have them: trowel, kneeling pad, gloves

Further details from the Cromarty Medieval Burgh website www.medievalcromarty.org

11 July 2015

 Recording weekend under guidance of coastal and nautical archaeologists. Gain archaeological experience, a qualification and learn about the century-old wrecks of Zulu fishing boats at Findhorn Bay.

Free, but booking essential. Contact Tim Negus (tim248@btinternet.com) or Ellie Graham Allsop (01334 463017 or elg5@st-andrews.ac.uk) for more information and to book a place.