11 June 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, 2.5 miles 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.

11 June 2015

 Confernce of EBUK (Earth Building UK) celebrating the culture of earth buildings

Errol Perthshire

A weeklong festival focussing on earth building, with workshops and seminars. There will be 4 days of workshops covering arrange of techniques including rammed earth, cob, mudwall conservation, clay plasters, turf building, and clay/fibres. The intention is that over a week you can learn about all these skills by doing a different workshops each day, or you could do a deeper delve into a particular technique.

There will also be a turf symposium on Thursday 11th June and conference on Friday 12th June.

Further details and booking forms from the EBUK 2015 website:  http://www.ebuk.uk.com/ebuk-2015-clayfest/