20 August 2015

 Dun Deardail Excavation, Glen Nevis.

The project focuses on the excavation of a vitrified hillfort of Dun Deardail in Glen Nevis, Lochaber, part of the Nevis Landscape Partnership’s (NLP) ambitious HLF-funded programme to engage local communities in the conservation and celebration of the landscape of Glen Nevis and Ben Nevis. Primary partners involved in work at Dun Deardail are Nevis Landscape Partnership and Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS).

AOC Archaeology Group (AOC) will be running the excavations and all associated training and outreach activities. Please get in touch if you are interested in volunteering on this exciting project. Susan Nicol Volunteer Co-ordinator 01397 701088 susan@nevispartnership.co.uk

20 August 2015

Ross & Cromarty Local History Talks

Alness Library, Averon Centre, Alness

The Highland Archive Service opens up its archives and uncovers the stories within.
20th August: Going to School: Education in theHighlands in the 19th and 20th century

27th August: Bricks and Mortar: Looking at historic property records

3rd Sept: The Kirk: Church records in the Highlands

10th Sept: Crime and Punishment: police & court
records in the Highlands

To book please contact the Averon Leisure Centre, High Street, Alness Tel. 01349 882287.
Note that fees apply if you are not a High Life Highland member.

20 August 2015

 Allan Kilpatrick of the RCAHMS will join us for this session to pull together all the material we have found out over the past 8 weeks.

Invergordon Museum