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Starts: 09:00
Ends: 16:00
Join the Historic Hilton Trust, Historic Environment Scotland and AOC Archaeology for excavations at Hilton of Cadboll, where a fine Pictish cross-slab stood for 800 years.
Volunteers are welcome to sign up for one day, several days or the whole thing from 12 to 25 September (except for Monday 18 September which will be a day off). If you’re able to sign up for several consecutive days, you’ll get the chance to experience different elements of the dig.
ACTIVITIES: There will be a range of different activities available for volunteers depending on the day (e.g., finds cleaning, recording).
EXPERIENCE: No previous experience is required. Volunteers will be guided and trained by the archaeologists on site.
HOURS: Site hours will be around 9:00am to 4:00pm with morning break and lunch break.
BRING: Please bring your own pack lunch, water bottle and waterproofs. Sturdy boots such as walking boots or walking wellies are recommended. If you have garden gloves and kneeling mats, these can be brought along, but all digging equipment is provided.
SIGN UP: To sign up, please contact Hugh Skinner (hughmskinner@gmail.com) from the Historic Hilton Trust.
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Starts: 10:00
Ends: 16:30
The townships of Urachoile and Dalvait, on the S side of the River Brora, were cleared during the latter stages of the notorious Sutherland Clearances in the early 19thC. However, a much earlier landscape of Bronze/Iron Age hut circles and clearance cairns exists here too. We will examine all of the archaeological remains in the area, spanning c4,000 years. And the scenery in Strath Brora is stunning too!
In the event of bad weather, the walk will take place the following Sunday. Please phone if in doubt.
Meeting place: Brora Heritage Centre
Suitable for children if accomapnied by an adult
Dogs welcome if on lead
Bring a packed lunch
Level 2 walk - The c4.5km (3 miles) walk is over rough ground, but is suitable for all ages if you have a good level of fitness. There are no great hills to be tackled, but the walk has a few undulations - but it is not a race and we can take our time. Good boots a necessity. Dogs welcome on a lead – but beware there can be adders around.
To book please contact:
Clyne Heritage Society (Nick Lindsay)
Tel: 01408 621338 (home)/01408 622024 (heritage centre)
Email: nicklindsay@btinternet.com
Website: www.clyneheritage.com
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Starts: 10:00
Ends: 13:00
Glenbeg - Grantown's Hidden Gem
Guided walk in a loop around Glenbeg near Grantown-on-Spey on a minor road and farm tracks following the Glenbeg Burn with numerous archaeological sites, tales of Clan Grant plus local myths and legends. A landscape full of history, people and place.
Level 1 walk. A ford over a burn is crossed on stepping stones. May get wet feet depending on the height of the water level.
Meet at Glenbeg Road (NJ 023 263)
Dogs if on lead
Cost: £10
Bookings (preferably by email) to:
Strathspey Tours
Tel: 07876235408
Email: info@strathspeytours.com
www.strathspeytours.com
Facebook: www.strathspeytours.com
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Starts: 10:00
Ends: 15:00
Open day at the Castle Roy. Trustees on hand to talk to visitors and a morning and afternoon talk by the eminent historian Simon Forder on both days.
Venue: Castle Roy
Free - Donations welcome
Children welcome if accompanied by an adult
Dogs welcome if on lead
Suitable for wheelchair access
Castle Roy Trust
Tel: 07764 944 742
Website: www.castleroy.org.uk
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Starts: 13:00
Ends: 15:00
Dig, Carve & Paint at Glencoe Museum
Kids can get their hands dirty and be crafty over the weekend at Glencoe Folk Museum
Special Event for children
Suitable for wheelchair access
Dogs Welcome if on Lead
£3 entry into the museum for adults but kids and locals go free. If kids are participating then it’s £2 per craft
No booking needed
Glencoe Folk Museum
Email: learning@glencoemuseum.com
www.glencoemuseum.com/
Facebook: @GlencoeFolkMuseum
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Starts: 16:00
Ends: 18:30
WW2 focused tour of the Inverness RADAR filter bunker
2-3 hour tour of the 2 level 1940s underground RDF/RADAR filter bunker. Focus will be on the WW2 aspects of the historic use of the building. Attendees can try their hands at operating a simulation of 1940s RDF/RADAR equipment.
The building is listed and – being underground – cannot be modified for non-ambulant use. Guide dogs are welcome. Stairs (with handrail) for access to each level.
Meet at Radar Bunker Inverness, IV2 3TX (NH 6825 4559)
Children welcome if with adult
Donations welcome
To book: visit
https://www.supersaas.co.uk/schedule/login/bunkertour/doors_open
create an account, book a slot
Behind the Radar
Tel: 0845 463 4633
Email: haf@behind-the-radar.co.uk
Website www.behind-the-radar.co.uk
