28 June 2017

Excavations at Tornagrain

Talk by Lachlan McKeggie

Dingwall Community Centre. Organised by ARCH. Doors open at 7pm. Suggested donation £3

Morayston, Tornagrain is a development for an anaerobic digester and is located a little to the East of Inverness. Highland Archaeology Services were engaged to investigate the site, and discovered two distinct areas of archaeological activity. The east end of the site contained hundreds of stone filled pits and post holes forming at least three roundhouses and two possible four post structures. In stark contrast the west side of the site was dominated by larger pits with a high density of ceramics and burned material. This talk will cover the main findings of the excavation as well as radio carbon dates and results of expert finds analysis

28 June 2017

Community excavation investigating Cluny Hill, Forres, a large hillfort enclosure identified after a LiDAR survey. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least two full days / four half days. No prior experience is required – just a desire to work as part of team to discover more about Moray’s past. All necessary training will be provided, along with additional opportunities to learn about various aspects of archaeology and Scotland’s past at the Falconer Museum. Volunteers must be 16+. For further information and to book, see the Cluny Hill Dig website.