30 June 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.

30 June 2015

Monday 29 June - Saturday 4 July and Saturday 11 July - Monday 27 July 2015

The Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project is open to all volunteers from age 6 up. No previous experience is necessary, there will be training session before the next dig, and there is plenty of supervision on-site from archeologistis happy to pass on skills! It is important to contact the team to schedule dates to attend, so please contact them using the website form on http://www.medievalcromarty.org/feedback.asp 
or call 01381 600726 before your visit.

There are many ways to get involved on the site other than excavation. Volunteers can also help with on-site planning, photography, surveying and artefact cleaning and processing. This summer we will also be holding a programme of hands-on activities for children.

What to expect:

Each day will run from 9:30 until 5:00
Training for new diggers will start each day at 9:45
Childrens activities will start at 10:00 each day; with the afternoon sessions at 2:00pm
Morning break at 11:00, lunch at 1:00 and afternoon break at 3:00
Site tours will be held daily (times TBD)

What to bring:

Waterproof jacket and trousers
Sun cream and hat
Lunch and drinks
Sturdy shoes (not sandals)
If you have them: trowel, kneeling pad, gloves

Further details from the Cromarty Medieval Burgh website : http://www.medievalcromarty.org/

30 June 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.