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Conference: Digging up the dead: Current approaches to the excavation, protection and analysis of human remains. [Edinburgh] ...

29 November 2012

Starts: 09:30
Ends: 16:00

Digging up the dead: Current approaches to the excavation, protection and analysis of human remains.

Day conference organised by ALGAO (Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers UK)

Lothian Chambers, Edinburgh

This one-day conference will look at areas of recent work and research across Scotland looking at how to best utilise new sceintific forensic techniques, the practicalities of dealling with human remains and the work, and future, of the Human Remains Call-off contract.

For complete programme and booking information, click here. Cost £12. Prior booking essential

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Lecture: Inverness - Colonial OUtpost to Highland Capital : Inverness Museum ...

29 November 2012

Starts: 13:00

INVERNESS – COLONIAL OUTPOST TO HIGHLAND CAPITAL

Jim Miller, Local Author and Historian will lead us through a whistle-stop tour of the ancient and historic past of the settlement, burgh and city at the mouth of the Ness.

Jim Miller was born and brought up in Caithness but has spent nearly 30 years now in Inverness. He has written several books. His latest “The Gathering Stream: the story of the Moray Firth” has recently been published by Birlinn.

Please do join us for what promises to be a riveting presentation of the City’s past. Attending the lecture will also enable participants to visit the ‘Illuminating Inverness’ Exhibition co-curated by local community members, utilising objects and images from the museum's collections, many of which have never been displayed before.

The lecture is FREE, but, as places are limited, booking is essential. Book in person at the museum, or call 01463 237 114 or email cait.mccullagh@highlifehighland.com

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