Evanton Wartime Remains Programme of Events

Events are subject to change, and will be added as new ones are arranged. Contact the ARCh office on 01349 868230 or info@archhighland.org.uk for further information.

Indoor Events

All indoor events take place at the Cornerstone Cafe, Evanton.

  • Wed. 20th Feb, 7:30pm Lecture by Allan Kilpatrick on Wartime Remains in Easter Ross.
  • Weds. 27 Feb - 13 March, 7-9:30: Sharing Memories.
    An opportunity to meet and share memories about the wartime remains in the Village. All welcome whether you remember the wartime years or just want to learn more.
  • Weds 20 Mar - 10 Apr, 7-9:30pm: Exploring Archives, Maps and Aerial Photographs
    We are lucky that plans and aerial photographs from the 1940s survive. We'll use heritage databases and a range of other sources to find out what is known about the remains in the area.
  • Weds. 17th & 24th Apr, 7-9:30: Memories and Research
  • Weds. 1st-29th May: Pulling it Together
    Combining memories, research and outdoor survey to create a local display about the wartime remains.
  • Satirday 1st June 10-2. Display Day!
    The launch of the display and a chance to capture more memories.
  • Weds, 5th June - 3rd July, 7-9:30: Creating a Leaflet
    A chance to all work together to create a leaflet about the local remains
     

Outdoor Sessions

There will also be a number of walks and recording sessions. Contact the ARCH office to ensure that they are going ahead and for times:

  • Sat. 2nd Mar: Outdoor Walk 1
  • Sunday. 24th Mar: Photography and GPS recording
  • Sat. 6th Apr: Family Walk. Matching the archive matierals to results on the ground
  • Sat & Sun 13th & 14th Apr: Outdoor Survey
  • Sat & Sun 20th & 21st Apr: Outdoor Survey
  • Weekends in May as needed/ or if there is more interest.
     

 

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