29 September 2013

A walk looking at wartime remains in Evanton which were the subject of an ARCH project. In the morning we’ll look at remains in the Industrial Estate. Then after lunch (bring your own, or purchase at the Skiach Services) we will look at the site of the accommodation camp.

Meet at Skiach services.Children welcome if accompanied by adults
Wear stout footwear and bring waterproofs. It may be a bit boggy in places.
 

29 September 2013

A guided tour of the Wag of Forse site and extending into the earlier Bronze Age landscape, as well as later Pre-clearance structures. This is not a general hike but an “archaeological viewing” with a short distance of rough grass to traverse. Wear warm clothing, stout footwear and bring a snack.

Maps/plans of the area will be provided.

Meet Latheron Hall car park, Latheron, Caithness - ND 198 337

Further information: Meg Sinclair info@dunbeath-heritage.org.uk; 01593 731233

Part of Scottish Archaeology Month
 

29 September 2013

 From 20th September to 7th October 2013, AOC Archaeology Group, on behalf of one of the UK’s leading renewable energy developers, RWE npower renewables (RWE NRL), will be carrying out an archaeological dig around RWE NRL’s Burn of Whilk Wind Farm in Caithness. The focus of the excavations will be the Warehouse chambered cairns; AOC together with volunteers will be investigating two of these impressive burial monuments to characterise and date the structures, and to make them more presentable to the public.

While Caithness is a region rich in archaeological history, we still know very little about many of the identified monuments of importance. The excavations in the coming weeks should shed new light on the Neolithic and Bronze Age of the county. As with all such projects in Caithness, AOC is keen to get as many volunteers to take part as possible. You can participate for any length of time and no previous experience is required – full training and all tools and equipment will be provided.

If you would like to participate, please get in touch with Andy Heald on 07824 562186 or email him at andy.heald@aocarchaeology.com. Arrangements for where to meet etc. will be sent out after you have registered with Andy.

29 September 2013

The Highland Archaeology Festival progamme is out! As usual it´s full of walks, talks, digs and events making for some difficult choices. The programme is available on the Highland Council website, and should be available from libraries, service points, museums and other venues. If you are having problems locating a copy, contact the Highland Historic Environment Team on 01463 702250 or Email: archaeology@highland.gov.uk.

The website also contains stop press events, as well as booking forms for the Recent Archaeological Discoveries and Research conference on 12th and 13th October.