15 October 2015

 The Highland Archaeology Festival has a large number of activities - walks, talks, exhibitions and workshops - throughout the Highlands, for 2nd - 18th October 2015. Programmes are available from libraries and service points, and online. Stop Press and additional events are reported on the facebook page www.facebook.com/HighlandHER

15 October 2015

 A Curate;s Egg: Hugh Rose Ross of Cromarty, 1767-1846

Talk by Dr Jim MacKay

West Church Hall, Cromarty. Non-members: £3
Organised by Cromarty History Society and Friends of Cromarty Courthouse. Further information at www.cromartyhistory.scot

15 October 2015

 History of Fishing in Avoch

Talk by Sandy Patience

Dingwall Lower Town Hall. Organised by Dingwall Field Club. Admission £2 for non-members.  See website for further details http://www.spanglefish.com/dingwallfieldclub

15 October 2015

The fascinating world of metal detecting

Talk by Eric Soane, Independent Metal Detectorist

Community Centre Lounge, Brora. Organised by Clyne Heritage Centre. Further information from their website www.clyneheritage.com

15 October 2015

Valerie Reid, author of a recent series of walks in Dingwall, will do a guided tour around Dingwall on 15th October 11 am and 16th October 2pm (both walks are the same). Meet at National Hotel and finish outside the Town Hall. Free. Duration is probably 1.5 - 2 hours. Easy walk on pavements.

Part of the Dingwall Word on the Street festival.