Summer walks and fieldtrips

10 July 2014

 Come join us for some summer walks and field trips!

Newton Point, near Clashmore
Wednesday, 16th July, starting at 10am, and finishing by 4pm at the latest.
The North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS) and ARCH have organised a walk to examine remains, compare the site with old maps, and see what survives of this port/flax mill and boat house. Meet at Carnegie Hall, Clashmore 10.00am. We will meet and car share to go down the rough road to Newton Point. Please book either to annecoombs1@gmail.com or Susan at archhighland@googlemail.com or leave message on 01349 868230.

Remembering Munlochy Village
Saturday, 19th July, 1pm
A leisurely walk around Munlochy Village, sharing information about buildings and sites, building on the information gained in the Remembering Knockbain sessions. Meet at Village Car park. No booking necessary.

The Mound, near Golspie
Thursday 24th July, 2-5pm (bus leaves Ardgay / Bonar Bridge 2pm)
Explore Thomas Telford’s road and sluice gates. Bruce Field will join us and explain about the engineering behind the gates. Booking essential for the bus

Exploring Kilmuir
Saturday 26th July, 1pm.
A walk around the village of Kilmuir on the Black Isle. Park at farm buildings NH 676 500. Limited parking so carshare if possible. No booking necessary.

Croick Church
31st July, 2-5pm (bus leaves Ardgay / Bonar Bridge 2pm)
Explore one of ThomasTelford’s parliamentary churches, and perhaps a few sites enroute. Booking essential for the bus

Recording Telford’s Remains
Monday and Tuesday 11th and 12th August, 10-4
A chance to learn how to record standing building remains, focussing on one of Thomas Telford’s remains in the Kyle of Sutherland area. Booking essential. Contact us for more details if you are interested.

Remembering Strathpeffer
15th August, 2pm
ARCH has held two courses encouraging people to remember sites, buildings and features in the spa town of Strathpeffer. The results have been inspiring, and have raised as many questions as they have answered. This walk will explore parts of the village, relating information gained so far and inviting others to share other information.

For all walks, bring food, drink, sensible footwear, waterproofs, and if we’re lucky, sunhats. For bookings or further information contact the ARCH office at info@archhighland.org.uk or leave a message on 01349 868230. Walks in the Kyle of Sutherland are funded by The Robertson Trust and E.ON Rosehall Community Fund managed by Foundation Scotland. The walks in Knockbain parish are funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Highland Council.