17 February 2016

“The Geomorphology of Inverness”
The next time you walk down Castle Street or up Stephen’s Brae...

Talk by Sandy Ross 

Millburn Academy
Organised by Inverness Field Club. See http://www.invernessfieldclub.org.uk/

17 February 2016

Investigating Strathpeffer Railway Station

As the canopy gets repaired, join us to research the history of the station, set up and maintain a blog and website pages, and create panels for the station. No experience necessary, just an interest! Free. This course is organised by the Highland Museum of Childhood, with funding from Heritage Lottery Fund.

Wednesdays, starting 17th Feb for 6 weeks, 10:30-1, at The Goods Shed, The Old Station, Strathpeffer

For further details or bookings contact info@archhighland.org.uk, 077888 35466 or use website form.
 

17 February 2016

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in association with High Life Highland has again organised a lecture in Inverness after the successful one last year.

Mr Tom Rees, Consultant Archaeologist with Rathmell Archaeology Ltd will speak on 'A Founder's workshop from the Bronze Age? Excavations in the shadow of Hunterston' at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, 7pm.

Investigations during construction of the Western Link Convertor Station at Hunterston in Ayrshire revealed a small area of intense prehistoric activity. Excavation revealed a sequence of enclosures bounding a hollow within which were dense pit clusters, working surfaces and post-holes. Field evidence for bronze and iron smelting, founding and smithing (respectively) combined with late Bronze Age pottery suggests a remarkable discovery – an open air workshop from the Bronze Age.

The talk is free, but bookings must be made to Cait McCullagh at  01463 237 114, email to cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com or in person at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Cait would also appreciate it if when booking you could let her know if you are a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

17 February 2016

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17 February 2016

Eyes, Teeth and Arthritis: Reconstructing Ancient Faces

Talk by John Prag, University of Manchester

New Kings 10, University of Aberdeen. Free.

For further details/changes see University of Aberdeen Museum website http://www.abdn.ac.uk/museums/events/index.php