30 August 2022

Guided Walk around historical town of Dornoch, led by Anne Coombs or Lynne Mahoney. Start at Historylinks Museum.

Sites to be visited include: 16th Century Bishop's Palace, 18th Century Court and Jail and 13th Century Cathedral. Along the way you will learn about the Mercat Cross, St. Michael's well and the Dornoch Light Railway as well as the Highland Clearances, Golf Club and the burning of Janet Horne, the last alleged witch to be executed in Britain.

The walk is approximately 2 miles in length and takes about 1.5 hours. The walking is easy on pavements and footpaths and suitable footwear and appropriate weather gear is advised. Dog friendly.

Cost £5, Accompanied children (up to 16yrs) FREE. Bookings from Historylinks website.

30 August 2022

The dig of an early Iron Age site at Swartigill, Caithness returns this year, organised by ORCA (Orkney Resarch Centre for Archaeology and Yarrows Heritage Trust.

Further information from  https://www.yarrowsheritagetrust.co.uk/kids-corner. If you're interested in participating, contact: heritage@yarrowsheritagetrust.co.uk or 01955 651387

30 August 2022

Archaeology Scotland and the Ardnamurchan History and Heritage Association are about to commence another season of archaeological investigations at Camas nan Geall as part of the European Regional Development Fund and Historic Environment-supported Adopt-a-Monument programme on Ardnamurchan.

Over the course of two weeks from the 26th of August, volunteers and members of the local community will investigate some of the prehistoric remains of this beautiful bay. The team has already had two successful seasons digging in the bay, investigating 18th and 19th-century settlements, and results from the project will be presented at the Highland Archaeology Festival in the autumn.

To volunteer, please contact p.murtagh@archaeologyscotland.org.uk.

The second week is fully booked, but there are still spaces from the 26th to the 30th of August.

Further informatoin on Archaeology Scotland website