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Outdoor research: Evanton Wartime Remains [Evanton] ...

13 April 2013

Outdoor sessions: (subject to change due to weather!)

Saturday 2nd March: Outdoor walk 1
Sunday 24th March: photography and GPS
Saturday 6th April: Family walk  - matching archive materials to remains on the grounds
Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th April: Outdoor Survey
Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st April: Outdoor Survey
 
And also weekends in May depending on interest.
 
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Stories and Music: Kings and Saints [Nigg] ...

13 April 2013


Starts: 14:00
Ends: 16:00

Saturday 13 April in Nigg Old Church , 2.00pm -4.00pm followed by refreshments.

Kings and Saints, Bob Pegg, the renowned storyteller, tells the dramatic stories of Pictish historical personalities who hit the headlines in the contemporary foreign sources, and who defined the early history of Scotland. There will be special emphasis on the dominant Pictish king in the eighth century - the time of the production of the Nigg cross-slab. This, essentially theatrical, lighthearted, performance will be an engaging way of extending knowledge of the achievements of the Picts for those who assume that little is known about them other than their sculpture.
Bill Taylor will provide suitably chosen musical interludes. Suitable for all ages, including children over 8 years.

 

For further information, see the Nigg Old Church website.

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Excavation at Loch Buidhe, Sutherland ...

13 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

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Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH), The Goods Shed, The Old Station, Strathpeffer, Ross-Shire, Scotland IV14 9DH
Tel: +44 (0)77888 35466 Email: