28 August 2015

 Event organised by Highland Council Countryside Rangers:

Explore some of the lesser-walked parts of the west coast of Skye - an area of cliffs and caves, sea stacks and spectacular views. Avoiding the more populous areas we will take in archaeology, abandoned settlements, wildlife and scenery as we travel north to south along the wild west coast.
Booking essential. Meet at the layby close to the junction between the A863 and the B8009 to Talisker. Grid ref: NG 415312. Grade C. Adults £8.00, conc. £4.00, family £20.00. Contact John on 01471 820526 or john.phillips@highland.gov.uk.

28 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