21 August 2024

Come and discover the collection in Am Fasgadh at the Highland Folk Museum, with one of our knowledgeable tour guides. Tours last approx. an hour and we welcome donations. You can book in person at the museum, call 01349 781650 or e-mail highland.folk@highlifehighland.com

The collection today represents the rich and varied material and non-material culture from the geographically large area of the Highlands and Islands from the 17th century to recent times.  The emphasis is on rural and domestic life, where representation is through groups of unique, vernacular artefacts including ‘domestic life’ from bakestones to box beds, ‘agricultural’ from subsistence farming through to developed mechanised farming, ‘crafts and trades’ from early wooden looms through to ‘travellers’ items and whisky distilling and ‘vernacular architecture’ from 18th century timber frames to 20th century community kit buildings.

21 August 2024

Ruins in the Hills along the Peanmeanach Path

Guided walk led by High Life Highland Countryside Rangers. Meet at Peanmeanach Path laybe. Cost £25. Bookings via Eventbrite

A fascinating guided walk through the hills to explore ancient ruins scattered throughout the landscape. Discover the history and stories behind these mysterious structures while enjoying the stunning views of the surrounding area.

21 August 2024

Jacobite Treasures from the Archive

This event is a drop-in afternoon with a display of documents showing the role Inverness and the wider Highlands played in the Jacobite Risings of 1688/89, 1715, 1719 , and 1745/46.  The story will be told through a diverse range of archive material from church minutes, town council claims for compensation, personal statements, maps, battle plans, and other documents.  This event is free and forms part of the national Jacobite Festival.

21 August 2024

Jacobite Document Exhibition

Drop-in event providing the opportunity to look at documents from the Lochaber Archive Centre’s collections relating the Jacobite Risings, including a letter from Bonnie Prince Charlie asking for supporting from clan leaders at the raising of the standard at Glenfinnan. Part of Jacobite Festival

Venue: Lochaber Archive Centre, Alexander Ross House, Achintore Road, Fort William PH33 6RQ

21 August 2024

The Clothes of the Jacobites, 1689-1746

Online talk by Jenn Scott

An online (Zoom) talk by Jenn Scott, author of I am Minded to Rise and The Men of Warre, who takes us through the evolution of the appearance of Jacobite soldiers in Scotland across the period. Online tickets £2 (free for Scottish Battlefields Trust members). Part of the Jacobite Festival.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/950734742207?aff=oddtdtcreator

21 August 2024

Interested in the past but confused about what happened when? Join Tessa Till of ARCH for a six week course exploring Highland Heritage through the ages. Find out about the heritage of the area, from earliest settlers to recent remains. Informal and lively,  this course assumes no previous knowledge. All welcome.

Venue: Lairg Community Centre, Lairg. Organised by Lairg & District Learning Centre.

Cost: £25 for 6 sessions, which includes tea/coffee and cake. Bookings via Eventbrite

21 August 2024

A guided walk of the heritage of Brora village to look at key landmarks, find out about Brora's industries and hear stories of the past

Organised by Clyne Heritage Society.   Meeting place: Brora River Bridge.  For further info call 01408 622024 or email cho@clyneheritage.com

Cost: Free