24 April 2015

 Event organised by Highland Council Countryside Rangers:

A hidden gem of a coastal walk, with waterfall, spectacular cliff formations, castle and beautiful pocket sized native woodland. Please wear sturdy boots and bring a packed lunch. Some fence lines to cross. Exact route will depend on the height of the burn on the day.
Booking essential. Meet at North Shore Pottery car park, Forse Mill. Grid ref: ND 216344. Grade C. Adults £4.00, conc. £3.00, family £11.00. Contact Kirsty on 07500 784123 or kirsty.rosie@highland.gov.uk.

24 April 2015

The Annual Rhind Lectures will be held this year 24-26 April, with the theme of British Archaeology: its progress & demands. This year it will feature a range of speakers. As usual the series is free and open to all. You can come to all or only selected lectures; there is no need to book.

British Archaeology: its progress and demands, was published by Rhind in 1858. Taking this key work as the overarching theme sessions will explore a range of topics through an engaging programme of talks and panel discussions. Speakers include Professor Audrey Horning FSA, Queen’s University Belfast, Professor Richard Bradley, University of Reading, Dr Jacqui Mulville, Cardiff University and Professor Ian Baxter, University Campus Suffolk.

The programme and further details are available from the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland website.

24 April 2015

 The Dandaleith Pictish Stone: the story so far

Talk by Claire Herbert & David Marquardt

Elgin Museum, 1 High Street, Elgin, IV30 1EQ

Organised by Moray Society. Free, but donations welcome. Preceded by AGM at 6:30. Further details from their website