28 July 2015

Event Organised by Highland Council Countryside Rangers: 

Join the Ranger on a circular walk from Fort William to Inverlochy. Enjoy this pleasant walk and discover some of the local history from The Old Fort to Old Inverlochy Castle, then a gentle climb to the top of the Tomnahara grave yard, here you can enjoy lovely views of Loch Linnhe and the surrounding area.
Adults: £4, Concessions: £3, Family: £11
Booking essential. Contact Angus on 01397 705922 or angus.maclean2@highland.gov.uk.

28 July 2015

The Clearances of south east Sutherland

Talk by John MacDonald

Kincardine Old Church, Ardgay

Organised by Kyle of Sutherland Heritage Society. http://www.kyle-of-sutherland-heritage.org.uk/

28 July 2015

Remembering the Strathpeffer Area

A new project organised by Strathpeffer Community Centre and ARCH, and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fundk and the Mackenzie New York Villa Trust, will build on the previous work and provide enough time and resources to explore Strathpeffer, Jamestown and the Heights. There will be opportunities to share memories of what survives, or has changed or has been lost. We will also have walks in all three areas, and will produce a walk leaflet. Later in the autumn there will also be a creative writing course which will use material discovered during the sessions.

The first session will be on Tuesdays, 30th June, 10:30-1  at Strathpeffer Community Centre, and we will continue through the summer. The sessions are free and open to everyone, whether you know about the local heritage or are just interested in finding out more. Come to one or as many as you can.
 

28 July 2015

 Digging the Clearances

18th century houses that were abandoned when Glenleraig was cleared in 1812. During this three day dig we want to compare these houses with a house that was fully excavated three years ago.

Glenleraig is beside the B869. East from Drumbeg, go through Nedd and downhill to cross the head of Loch Nedd, then up the hill and look out for parking spots by the fir trees on the right and further along the road on the left.

CONTACT Gordon Sleight, Historic Assynt, gsassynt@gmail.com if you would like to take part.

ALSO see the Historic Assynt website for more background information: http://www.historicassynt.co.uk/