12 September 2026

Dig organised by Historic Hilton Trust, and run by AOC Archaeology. Limited numbers of volunteering places available each day. Email getinvolved@aocarchaeology.com stating which days you would like to dig. 

You are welcome to come for a day to get a taster of being an archaeologist or the whole dig, but we recommend if you are able to book a few days you will get more experience of different aspects of the dig. If the days fill up we will keep a waitlist for any last minute cancellations.

Visitors are welcome between 11am and 2pm. There will also be anopen day on Saturday 12th September with tours at 11, 12 1 and 2.

Please be aware that there is some parking available on site (short walk across uneven ground to the site). And at a public layby B9166, by Balintore, Easter Ross, IV20 1XE, 10 minute walk downhill to the chapel site on a footpath. Sturdy
footwear is recommended.

12 September 2026

Open day on Saturday 12th September with tours of the dig at 11, 12, 1 and 2. Dig organised by Hilton Historic Trust and led by AOC Archaeology.

12 September 2026

Dingwall Museum goes to Culbokie, with a focus on schools and Scottish schooling. Venue: Findon Hall, Culbokie.

The museum will bring along a display and some artefacts. They will be joined by Culbokie History Group. Free - all welcome. Photographs, memories and objects all welcome.

12 September 2026

Training for Liberation: The Norwegians in the Area in WW2

Exhibition created by ARCH course, with talk by Susan Kruse 12:30-1pm, on this little-known part of our history. Free, all welcome.

Part of St Duthac Book and Arts Festival. 

12 September 2026

A number of buildings are open by special arrangement or have additional activities. For the full list see the Doors Open Day website. Note that some will require booking.