Highland Archaeology Festival to start on Saturday
28 September 2012
The Highland Archaeology Festival starts on Saturday, and it’s a busy first week for ARCH, take a look at the events below and see what takes your fancy.
![Muirton Locks, Caledonian Canal](/userfiles/image/othergroups/big/caledonian canal.jpg)
![Foulis Mound excavation](/userfiles/image/dip/2012/img_0697redused.jpg)
Monday 1 October 10.30 - 12.00: A guided tour of the medieval remains of Beauly Priory by Susan Kruse and John Finlay. Part of a Priory Trail accessible by public transport. Wear stout shoes and wet weather gear. Children welcome if accompanied by parent/guardian.
Wednesday 3 October 10.30am - 12.00: A guided tour of the medieval remains of Fortrose Cathedral by Lachlan McKeggie of ARCH and John Finlay. Part of a Priory Trail accessible by public transport. Wear stout shoes and wet weather gear. Children welcome if accompanied by parent/guardian.
Thursday 4 October 2.00 - 3.30pm: A guided tour of the medieval remains of Fearn Abbey by Susan Kruse and John Finlay. Part of a Priory Trail accessible by public transport. Wear stout shoes and wet weather gear. Children welcome if accompanied by parent/guardian.
Saturday 6 October 2.00 - 4.00: Build an Iron-Age hillfort: Strathpeffer Community
Centre. Join Lynne McKeggie to find out what it takes to build an Iron Age hillfort and then do it (in miniature). A family event (or for unaccompanied adults) taking place in the shadow of Knockfarrel hillfort. Children welcome if accompanied by parent/guardian. £2/person.
The full programme of festival events and exhibitions is available from The Highland Council website
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