29 May 2019

Fleece to Felt week 

A week-long course starting with shearing the sheep, then sorting fleeces, collecting natural materials for dyes and then making some dyes, carding the wool and then felting. 

Run by Wild Rose Escapes. For further details, costs and bookings, see their website.

29 May 2019

Transport Records

This talk will examine documents in the Highland Archive Centre's collections relating to trains, ships, cars and other transport developments through Highland history. 

Highland Archive Centre, Bught Road, Invereness. Cost: £3.00 

After the talk there will be an opportunity to view a small selection of records relating to the topic.

29 May 2019

HER Workshop - finding out about our Highland Past

Timespan Museum, Helmsdale

Free workshop showing how to use the Highland Historic Environment Record (HER), Highland Council's database of all known heritage. The HER is useful for research, planning walks and visits, or finding out your local heritage. Explore how to search its contents, add information or pictures or just a chance to see what's new. No experience necessary. Bring your laptop or tablet if you wish, or just watch.

Please book to info@archhighland.org.uk or via webform.

29 May 2019

Guided tour of the collections in An Fasagh in the Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore. ‘Am Fasgadh’ is the Museum’s collection facility incorporating collections storage and conservation; resources including collections study and research library; administration including offices and meeting spaces. Its primary function is to house the Museum’s core collections numbering approx. 12,000 items. Tours will take you around the main collection store, whilst access to other parts of the building is by appointment.

Cost £5 per person, children free. You can book in person at the museum, call 01540 673551 or e-mail highland.folk@highlifehighland.com