Scottish Archaeology Month 2008

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS
SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH CONTENTS
It’s that time of year again. As the summer draws to a close, and we prepare
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ourselves for the dark nights ahead, at least we have Scottish Archaeology European Heritage Days 2
Month (SAM) to enjoy and the continuation into Highland Archaeology Contents / Symbols 3
Fortnight means that there are six weeks of free and exciting archaeological Archaeology Scotland Membership 25
events on offer. SAM makes me think about how fortunate we are to live in (or Schools Programme 45
visit) Scotland with its wealth of archaeological sites and the opportunity that Doors Open Days 48
European Heritage Days allows for us to explore our heritage through Scottish
Archaeology Month and Doors Open Days. Of course, this would not be EVENTS BY AREA
possible without the involvement of local volunteers who devise, lead and
promote local walks, talks and visits and the participation of public and private Aberdeen 4 Glasgow 33
sector as well in support of these events. Our thanks to all as ever. Aberdeenshire 6 Highland 35
Angus 6 Lanarkshire 37
Archaeology Scotland’s (note the new name!) involvement in the co-ordination Argyll & Bute 9 Midlothian 38
of SAM is made possible through a grant from Historic Scotland. As one of the
leading national archaeological charities in Scotland, what we lack in terms of
Ayrshire & Arran 11 Moray 38
having our own historic sites to visit, we make up for by initiatives such as SAM, Dumfries & Galloway 11 Orkney 39
our annual Summer School, the Scottish Archaeology Fair, our conferences Dunbartonshire 17 Perth & Kinross 39
and projects such as Adopt a Monument. If you are not already a member, Dundee 17 Renfrewshire 40
there is information on how to join in this guide. If you are a member, thank you East Lothian 18 Scottish Borders 41
for your support. I hope this guide inspires you to find out more about Scottish Edinburgh 23 Stirling 43
Archaeology and that you enjoy this year’s SAM. Falkirk 29 West Lothian 44
Fife 29 Western Isles 44
SYMBOLS
AB Advanced Booking with organiser required
EW Easy Walk Suitable for most levels of fitness
MW Medium Walk An intermediate level of fitness required
HW Hard Walk A long or strenuous walk, suitable for those with a
Eila Macqueen reasonable level of fitness
Director | Archaeology Scotland
EX Excavation See an excavation in progress
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EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS Archaeological Skills Learn about the skills archaeologists use
and how they help us interpret the past
From August to November, the 49 countries signatory to the European Cultural T Talk
Convention will be celebrating the European Heritage Days (EHD), a joint E
initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission. Once a year Exhibition
for the past 16 years, the EHD have provided an opportunity to celebrate the RE Re-enactment or Performance
unity and diversity of a shared cultural heritage which is Europe’s most AS
distinctive feature. The annual programme offers opportunities to visit Ancient Skills See skills used by people in the past
buildings, monuments and sites, many of which are not normally accessible to ED Education Event An event exclusively for schools, colleges, or
the public. It aims to widen access and foster care for architectural and education groups. Contact event organisers for details
environmental heritage. DOD Joint Scottish Archaeology Month and Doors Open Days event
Scottish Archaeology Month, along with Doors Open Days, form YAC Young Archaeologists’ Club event for Scottish Archaeology Month
Scotland’s contribution to EHD, bringing over 100,000 visitors to the
nation’s rich archaeological and architectural heritage with support from
Historic Scotland.
EVENT ACCESSIBILITY
AA Accessible for All S Some Accessibility issues
www.ehd.coe.int NA Not Accessible for all C Contact organiser for details
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
www.scottisharchaeology.org.uk
For all outdoor activities please wear suitable footwear, warm and waterproof
clothing, take water for drinking, sun protection and midge repellent!
This Guide is available in large print or PDF. Phone:
If you have any queries about an event, or regarding accessibility, please contact the
0131 668 4189 or email: info@scottisharchaeology.org.uk event organisers.
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ABERDEEN ABERDEEN
ABERDEEN MILLS, LADES AND NATURAL CHANGE

Saturday 6th September 14.00
PICTURING THE PAST: Meet at Persley Walled Garden
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION Tour of the history and archaeology of Woodside. Booking is essential by
Throughout September | Deadline for competition 30th September calling 01224 897400.
Department of Archaeology, University of Aberdeen, St. Mary’s, Chris Croly | Aberdeen City Council
Elphinstone Road, Aberdeen AB24 3UF 01224 523653 | ccroly@aberdeencity.gov.uk
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
Visit archaeological sites in Aberdeenshire and win a cash prize for your
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Aberdeen is hosting a competition for the most beautiful, dramatic and
interesting photographs of archaeological sites in Aberdeenshire. All
entries will be posted online and finalists and winners will be displayed at PARANORMAL TOUR
the Old Town House, Old Aberdeen, as part of a special exhibition on the
Sunday 7th September 14.00
deep history of Aberdeenshire.
Tolbooth Museum, Castle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1EL
There will be separate categories for children and adults. Both Paranormal tour of the Tolbooth Museum. Places free but booking is
monochrome and colour photographs are welcome. Maximum two entries essential by calling 01224 621167.
per person. Deadline for entries: September 30. For further details and
entry forms, please see www.abdn.ac.uk/archaeology/photocompetition. Chris Croly | Aberdeen City Council
01224 523653 | ccroly@aberdeencity.gov.uk | www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
Karen Milek | University of Aberdeen
01224 273693 / 272328 k.milek@abdn.ac.uk MW NA
www.abdn.ac.uk/archaeology
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Saturday 13th September 10.00 - 17.00
IMAGES OF BYGONE DAYS Tolbooth Museum, Castle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1EL
Until Sunday 14th September 10.00 - 17.00 | Tolbooth Museum, Re-enactment of pirates awaiting execution in the late 1590s. No booking
Castle Street, Aberdeen AB10 1EL necessary. For further information please call 01224 621167.
Images of the Castlegate in bygone days. Exhibition of different historic Chris Croly | Aberdeen City Council
images of Aberdeen’s Castlegate. For further information please call: 01224 523 653 | ccroly@aberdeencity.gov.uk | www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
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Chris Croly | Aberdeen City Council
01224 523652 | ccroly@aberdeencity.gov.uk | www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
LATEST ON THE EXCAVATIONS AT EAST
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Wednesday 17th September 12.30 - 13.00
ABERDEEN CITY AND SHIRE: Maritime Museum, Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY
A HISTORY OF RELATIONS 1600-1900 Illustrated talk updating everyone on the latest news about the excavation
Thursday 4th September 13.30 which took place in the East Kirk of St Nicholas in 2006.
Tolbooth Museum Castle Street Aberdeen AB10 1EL
Alison Cameron | Aberdeen City Council
Lecture on the historic relationship of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire 01224 337714 (Maritime Museum)
Chris Croly | Aberdeen City Council AB T AA

01224 523652 | ccroly@aberdeencity.gov.uk
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
ARCHAEOLOGY OF ANIMALS
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University of Aberdeen Natural History Centre, Zoology Building,
Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ
Archaeology is not just about people! Discover what archaeology can tell
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us about the animals we lived with in the past – from the creepy-crawlies THE USE OF TIMBER THROUGH THE AGES
we shared our houses with, to the pets we nurtured, to the animals we ate
and used for their wool, skin, and horn. This drop-in event features hands- Throughout September (closed Mondays) 10.30 - 17.00
on activities, demonstrations, and archaeologists on hand to tell stories Bennachie Centre Chapel of Garioch Inverurie AB51 5HX
and answer questions. T: 01467 681470 | NJ6981 2168
Karen Milek | University of Aberdeen | 01224 273693 / 272328 Poster Exhibition on the Archaeology of northeast Scotland.
k.milek@abdn.ac.uk | www.abdn.ac.uk/archaeology
Moira Greig | Aberdeenshire Council Archaeology Service
With Aberdeen City Council Archaeological Unit. 01224 664726 | moira.greig@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/archaeology
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VIKINGS IN SCOTLAND:
OLD TROUBLES - NEW IDEAS THE USE OF TIMBER THROUGH THE AGES
Throughout September 10.00 - 17.00 | Archaeolink Oyne Insch
Monday 29th September 19.30
Aberdeenshire AB52 6QP | T: 01464 851500 | NJ6690 2562
MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen, King’s College Old
Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 5UA | NJ964109 Poster display on the importance of timber to man through the ages
A public archaeology lecture by Dr. Karen Milek, Department of Moira Greig | Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service
Archaeology, University of Aberdeen. Find out what it would have been like 01224 664726 | moira.greig@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
to live in Scotland in the ninth or tenth century AD, when Scandinavians www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/archaeology
began to settle here. Recent excavations have been shedding new light on
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the relationships between Vikings, Picts, and Scots, and how the Scottish
way of life was transformed forever by these new Nordic neighbours. The
talk will be illustrated and will be followed by a chance to ask questions. TIMELINE (1)
Neil Curtis | University of Aberdeen Monday 8th September 19.00 - 20.15
01224 274304 | neil.curtis@abdn.ac.uk | www.abdn.ac.uk/museum Turriff Library, Turriff, Aberdeenshire | NJ 728 500
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A chance to see tools used by the northeast’s earliest inhabitants. This talk
will give an idea of the breadth of time in which humans have been active
in prehistory, from the Palaeolithic to the Iron Age. The talk will also include
ABERDEENSHIRE some entertaining early mediaeval attempts at making sense of it all.
David Brown | Aberdeenshire Ranger Service
A SPOT OF ARCHAEOLOGY 01358 726417 | formartine.ranger@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout September AB E T S

11.00 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 16.00 | Banchory Museum
A series of workshops running all through September, providing young TIMELINE (2)
people the chance to handle artefacts and learn archaeological skills such
as how to make their own timelines, how to draw objects and what to do if
Ellon Library, Ellon AB41 | NJ 957 306
they find an artefact.
There will also be the opportunity to find out what archaeologists do, not will give an idea of the breadth of time in which humans have been active
just field archaeology but also industrial and architectural aspects of in prehistory, from the Palaeolithic to the Iron Age. The talk will also include
archaeologists’ work and the use of aerial photography in finding and some entertaining early mediaeval attempts at making sense of it all.
interpreting archaeological sites in the landscape. There’ll be a ‘Spot the
Archaeolgy’ competition as well as an archaeology quiz and puzzles. Fun David Brown | Aberdeenshire Ranger Service
for all the family! 01358 726417 | formartine.ranger@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Anne Lamb | Banchory Museum | Aberdeenshire Heritage AB E T AA

E, L & L | 01330 823367 | BanchoryHeritage@aol.com
www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
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ANGUS ARGYLL & BUTE
TIME TREK ARGYLL & BUTE

Sunday 14th September 11.00 - 16.00 | Waterside Car Park, Near
Newburgh Bridge, Forvie N.N.R., Aberdeenshire | NK 004 270 TIREE ARCHAEOLOGY DAY
Visit Forvie Nature Reserve’s ancient monuments - from prehistoric places Thursday 4th September 12.30 - 18.00
for the living and the dead to the mediaeval kirk - and hear the terrible tale The Pierhead Office, Tiree
of the wicked priest of Forvie!
Guided visit and walk linking two ruined pre-Reformation chapels at
David Brown | Aberdeenshire Ranger Service Kilkenneth and Ceann a’bhara. Both chapels have recently been the
01358 726417 | formartine.ranger@aberdeenshire.gov.uk subject of a conservation project backed by the Nadair Trust and Historic
Scotland. During the Walk we will also visit the remains of kelp burning
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kilns (strong footwear advisable). Cal Mac ferry leaves Oban at 8.30
arriving at Tiree at 12.15. The return ferry leaves Tiree at 18.30 arriving at
TIMELINE (3) Oban at 22.15. Toilets, disabled toilets and parking facilities are available
but visitors are advised to eat on the ferry.
Sunday 21st September 14.00 - 16.00 | Beaton Hall, Methlick,
Aberdeenshire | NJ 855 375 Rev. R. D. Higham | Tiree Heritage Society
01289 302392 | www.isleoftiree.com/heritage/
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will give an idea of the breadth of time in which humans have been active
in prehistory, from the Palaeolithic to the Iron Age. There should also be
local people bringing along their finds. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE FIRST
David Brown | Aberdeenshire Ranger Service MESOLITHIC AND EARLY BRONZE-AGE
01358 726417 | formartine.ranger@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
ISLAND SETTLERS
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Saturday 6th September 09.40 | Sunday 7th September 10.00
On Saturday 6th September, meet at the ferry arrival pier at Arinagour,
UNRAVELLING THE RIDDLES OF THE PAST Isle of Coll departing from Oban | On Sunday 7th September, meet at
the Old pier in Arinagour village, Isle of Coll
Saturday 27th September 10.00 - 15.00 | Glen Muick Visitor Centre,
Glen Muick, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5SU | NO 308850 Guided walks to the earliest early Bronze-age settlement site in Europe
and to the earliest Mesolithic site yet discovered in Scotland (sorry, no
Guided walks around the old township and demonstrations of dogs).
archaeological recording techniques taking place throughout the day. An
opportunity to sign up for The Spittal of Glen Muick Scotlands Rural Past Jim Hill | Field Archaeologist | 01879 230 448 | james468@btinternet.com
project. Please give us a ring for more information'. AB HW EX
Fiona Smith | Balmoral Estate Ranger Service
013397 55059 | fiona@balmoralestate.co.uk | www.balmoralcastle.com
ARDNADAM HERITAGE TRAIL UPGRADE
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Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th September
Ardnadam Glen, near Dunoon. PA23
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Cowal Archaeological & Historical Society and Adopt-a-Monument have
teamed up with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) to give
WRECKED OFF MONTROSE the Site a new lease of life. Funding is being sought to pay for a full
Throughout September & October | Mondays - Saturdays upgrade of the path network. In the meantime, funding from Historic
10.00 - 17.00 | Montrose Museum & Art Gallery, Panmure Place, Scotland has enabled BTCV work parties to assist CAHS in keeping the
Montrose, Angus DD10 8HF trail and its many archaeological sites free from vegetation. This combines
the fields of nature and heritage conservation and includes a training
Exhibition featuring photographs, stories and objects from some of the programme to equip conservation volunteers with new skills in
many wrecks lost off the dangerous Annat sand bank at the mouth of the archaeological recognition, survey and interpretation.
River South Esk and Montrose beach. Come along and discover what the
ebb tides can reveal! It is this part of the project which will take place at this event. In addition,
an Awards for All grant has been awarded to the group that will pay for
Linda J Fraser | Montrose Museum & Art Gallery new interpretation along the trail. The main adopted site, excavated during
01674 673232 | montrose.museum@angus.gov.uk | www.angus.gov.uk the 1960s and 70s by CAHS, contains Neolithic and Iron Age settlement
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surrounding early Christian enclosure. The surrounding landscape
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features 39 ‘recessed platforms’ representing, predominantly, early historic AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
settlement sites (many are later used for small scale industry in the 18th
and 19th century for the production of Charcoal).
HAKON HAKONSSON LECTURE
Evelyn Hide | Cowal Archaeological & Historical Society
01369703876 | evelynhide@btinternet.com | www.cowal.org Thursday 4th September 20.00
The Valhalladrome, Barfields Pavilion, Greenock Road, Largs
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Professor E. J. Cowan ‘The Battle of Largs at the Western Approaches’
lecture. Part of the Largs Viking Festival. Free to the public, but donations
IRON GIANTS gratefully received.
Saturday 13th September 11.00 - 16.00 Kathryn Valentine | Largs and District Historical Society
Village Hall, Strachur, Argyll & Bute Largs Museum | Manse Court | Largs KA30 8AW | 01475 687081
kathryn.valentine@virgin.net | www.largsmuseum.org.uk
Could you have survived the Iron Age? Take part in our challenge to carry
out everyday activities using Iron Age tools and equipment. There’ll be lots T AA
of hands-on activities to try while you listen to our storyteller tell tales of the
Giants of the Iron Age. Drop in anytime between 11.00 and 16.00.
CULZEAN CAVES GUIDED WALK
The Countryside Rangers, Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
01369 705 300 | www.lochlomond-trossachs.org Wednesday 10th September 13.30 | Culzean Castle caves
AS RE C Guided walk with NTS Archaeologist Derek Alexander to the caves

underneath Culzean Castle. People attending the walk will either have to
be a member of NTS or pay entrance fee into the park. Due to access
ROTHESAY TOWN TRAIL GUIDED WALK restrictions numbers for this walk are limited to 15. Stout boots or
wellingtons will be required as the caves are muddy and wet. Old clothes
Saturday 20th September 13.00 | Isle of Bute
should be worn as the caves involve some stooping to gain access.
Meet at Bute Museum, by the castle at 1pm.
Derek Alexander | National Trust for Scotland
Bridget Paterson | Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme 0141 616 5120 | dalexander@nts.org.uk | www.nts.org.uk
07917558901 | bridget.paterson@argyll-bute.gov.uk
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GUIDED WALK
Saturday 20th September 13.00 | Isle of Bute
FORTS, BIRDS AND BARYTES:
BALCARY COASTAL WALK
Wednesday 3rd September 10.30 - 15.30
Bridget Paterson | Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme Balcary car park (behind the hotel) DG7 1QZ | NX 821 496
This splendid circular coastal walk combines wildlife and local history
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interests. Part of the walk is along a cliff-top path with magnificent views
across the Solway. Join the Council ranger and archaeologist as we
SCALPSIE TO ST. NINIAN’S GUIDED WALK explore this area.
Saturday 20th September 13.00 | Isle of Bute Keith Kirk | Dumfries and Galloway Council
01556 505479 | Keith.kirk@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries and Galloway Council
Bridget Paterson | Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme 01387 260154 | andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
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DISCOVERY CYCLE RIDE: THORNHILL OLD WIGTOWN WALK

Saturday 6th September 13.15 - 17.00 Thursday 11th September 14.00 - 15.30
Meet at Thornhill, near roundabout | Grid Ref: 878955 Wigtown Town Hall | NX 434 553
17 mile cycle ride, including Morton Castle, a Covenanters’ Conventicle A gentle walk around the streets of Wigtown with stories of the old
site and much more. 3 miles off-tarmac, 0.5 mile walking. buildings and the people that lived in them. You will hear about ministers,
school masters and provosts and see where the notables of Wigtown
John Taylor | CTC Dumfries and Galloway Cycling lived. This is a walk on pavements at a gentle pace and is suitable for the
01556 670395 | johnwtaylor@care4free.net
less able.
Andrew Nicholson
Elizabeth Tindal | Dumfries and Galloway Council
01387 260154 | andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
01988 402401 | Elizabeth.Tindal@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
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CASTLES AND CAMPS
Saturday 6th September 10.00 - 12.30 | Meet at Castle Corner car THE SEARCH FOR BONHOMME RICHARD
park, on the B725, 3 miles south of Glencaple | NY 018 652 Friday 12th September 19.30 | Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura,
A walk round Caerlaverock, site of two medieval castles, to Ward Law The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW
prehistoric fort overlooking the Nith estuary, with its nearby Roman camp. Presentation by Dr Robert Neyland, Head of Underwater Archaeology, US
Join us to find out about the history and wildlife of the area. Grade: Naval Historical Centre, about his ongoing search for the wreck of John
moderate (3 miles). Bring binoculars if you have them. Paul Jones’s ship, “Bonhomme Richard”. Presentation by Prof Julie M
Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries and Galloway Council Schablitsky of the University of Oregan on this summer’s excavations
01387 260154 | Andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk around the 18th century childhood home of John Paul Jones
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siobhan.ratchford@dumgal.gov.uk www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
ARCHAEOLOGICAL DAY CYCLE RIDE T AA
Sunday 7th September 09.45 | Dumfries Whitesands | NX970760

2008 ANNUAL BUCHAN LECTURE
Cycle tour approximately 35 miles long of at least six features from Iron
Age to Gothic. Bring a packed lunch. Saturday 13th September 14.30 | Whithorn Primary School, Castlehill,
Whithorn DG8 8PN | NX 407 442
John Taylor | CTC Dumfries and Galloway
012556 670395 | johnwtaylor@care4free.net | www.dandgcycling.org.uk ‘Preserving Candida Casa: a centenary of State Care’ by Peter Yeoman,
Historic Scotland.
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Janet Butterworth | The Whithorn Trust
01988 500508 | enquiries@whithorn.com | www.whithorn.com
EXCAVATION OPEN DAYS Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries & Galloway Council
Thursday 11th September 10.00 - 17.00 01387 260154 | andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
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John Paul Jones Cottage, Arbigland Estate, nr Kirkbean, DG2 8BQ
Professor Julie M Schablitsky of the University of Oregan will give visitors 2008 ANNUAL WHITHORN LECTURE
tours of this year’s excavations at the 18th century birthplace of the “Father
of the American Navy”. Saturday 13th September 18.00 | Whithorn Primary School, Castlehill,
Whithorn DG8 8PN | NX 407 442
David Lockwood | Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
01387 253374 | david.lockwood@dumgal.gov.uk | www.jpj.demon.co.uk ‘Whithorn’s Renown in the Early Medieval Period: Whithorn, ‘Futerna’ and
‘Magnum monasterium’ by Dr. Fiona Edmunds.
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Janet Butterworth | The Whithorn Trust
01988 500508 | enquiries@whithorn.com | www.whithorn.com
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Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries & Galloway Council THE NEWBARNS PROJECT
Monday 1st - Tuesday 23rd September 10.30 - 15.30 daily
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Newbarns Estate Colvend Dalberattie DG5 4PY
NX85/95 8815 5489 8810 5490
LINCLUDEN ABBEY OPEN DAY Archaeological excavation of three pre-historic burial cairns containing
Sunday 14th September | Lincluden Abbey DG2 0DQ | NX 966 779 Neolithic, Early Bronze Age and Iron Age burials. Tours and finds
recording, plus digging if you wish. Sweatshirts also on sale.
Lincluden Collegiate Church, now known locally as Lincluden Abbey, is a
spectacular ruin overlooking the River Nith. Come along for a day of Lizzie Penman | The Newbarns Project
historical and wildlife activities including tours of the abbey, storytelling, 01556 680478 | e.penman@virgin.net | www.sat.org.uk
treasure hunts and nature trails around the site. AB SK EX NA
Tom Henry | Dumfries & Galloway Council
01387 260129 | tom.henry@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
CRUCK COTTAGE, TORTHORWALD
Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries & Galloway Council
01387 260154 | andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th September
3 miles north-east of Dumfries off the A709 | NY 033 784
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Tour the restored cruck cottage at Torthorwald with its ‘new’ 19th century
fittings.
CALLY DESIGNED LANDSCAPE WALK
David Lockwood | Dumfries & Galloway Council
Wednesday 17th September 10.00 - 12.30 01387 253374 | davidl@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
Murray Centre Car Park | NX 606 562
Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries & Galloway Council
Explore the 18th century designed landscape, with hidden features such 01387 260154 | andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
as the motte-and-bailey, ruined tower house, walled garden and Gothic
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temple, in the company of the Council Archaeologist and the NSA Ranger.
Jane Brann | Dumfries and Galloway Council
01387 260154 | Jane.Brann@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk JOHN PAUL JONES COTTAGE
Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries and Galloway Council Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th September
01387 260154 | andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk 6 miles south of New Abbey off the A710 | NX 987 571
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David Lockwood | Dumfries & Galloway Council
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE VICTORIANS: 01387 253374 | davidl@dumgal.gov.uk | www.jpj.demon.co.uk
THE JOHN MURRAY ARCHIVE Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries & Galloway Council
Saturday 20th September 14.30 | Dumfries Museum & Camera
Obscura, The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries DG2 7SW DOD AA
Lecture by Nat Edwards, John Murray Archive Project Manager, National

Library of Scotland, Edinburgh. Nat Edwards will give an introduction to HALLMUIR CHAPEL: OPEN DAYS
the John Murray Archive, before exploring the contribution made by three
Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th September | Off the Lockerbie to Dalton
Victorian archaeologists, Sir Austen Henry Layard, Heinrich Schliemann
road, 1 mile south-west of Lockerbie DG11 1BN | NY 1286 7920
and David Roberts, to the effort to reconcile increasing scientific
understanding with religious faith. This colourful highly decorated Greek Orthodox chapel was built by
Ukrainian prisoners of war who were sent here in 1947.
Siobhan Ratchford | Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
01387 253374 | siobhan.ratchford@dumgal.gov.uk Catriona Fitzsimon | Solway Heritage
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums 01387 247543 | doorsopendays@solwayheritage.co.uk
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IRONMACANNIE WATER MILL: OPEN DAYS Education Unit | Historic Scotland | 0131 668 8793
hs.education@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th September | Off the A713 (Castle
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Douglas - Ayr) 5 miles south of Dalry. | NX 667 753
In the quiet lanes near Balmaclellan is a rural water mill which dates back DALBEATTIE WALKING FESTIVAL:
to 1640. The mill had become derelict before being converted to a house.
Chris Mason has completed the restoration of the building and the WALKING THROUGH HISTORY
waterwheel. A large part of this task involved repair to the mill pond and Friday 17th - Monday 20th October
the leat. Across the road is the mill pond, a beautiful and peaceful place Dalbeattie and Colvend Coast | NX 83 61
inhabited by a rich variety of birds and wildlife.
A new four day event featuring a series of guided walks exploring the rich
Catriona Fitzsimon | Solway Heritage | 01387 247543 natural and man-made history of Dalbeattie and the Colvend Coast, from
doorsopendays@solwayheritage.co.uk | www.solwayheritage.co.uk
hillforts and laird’s houses to WW2 munitions works.
Andrew Nicholson | Dalbeattie Community Initiative
01387 260154 | Andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk
01387 260154 | 01556 612 518 | andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk
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Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th September
Off the A710, 13 miles south of Dumfries DG2 8AZ | NX 977 542
DUNBARTONSHIRE
Visit the second oldest lighthouse in Scotland, built in 1749. GUIDED WALK TO CAIRNHOWIT
Catriona Fitzsimon | Solway Heritage | 01387 247543 Saturday 13th September 10.30 - 15.00
doorsopendays@solwayheritage.co.uk | www.solwayheritage.co.uk The Playdrome, 2 Abbotsford Road, Clydebank, Dunbartonshire
G81 1PA (Tel: 0141 951 4321) Meet at Clydebank Playdrome foyer
01387 260154 | andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | www.dumgal.gov.uk Join the Rangers on a guided walk to the Cairnhowit, Jaw and Cochno
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and learn about the lifestyles of the Neolithic people. With Forestry
Commission Ranger Service.
CASTLE LOCH AND LOCHMABEN CASTLE
Gillian Neil | West Dunbartonshire Countryside Ranger Service
Sunday 28th September 14.00 - 16.00 07795186555 | gillian.neil@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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An easy walk through the woodlands beside the Castle Loch nature
reserve looking at the wildlife in and around the loch. The walk finishes
with a look at the history of Lochmaben Castle, and the chance to talk to a DUNDEE
medieval knight.
Tom Henry | Dumfries & Galloway Council
GETTING INVOLVED WITH SCOTLAND’S
01387 260129 | tom.henry@dumgal.gov.uk RURAL PAST
Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries & Galloway Council Wednesday 10th September 18.30
andrew.nicholson@dumgal.gov.uk | 01387 260154 | www.dumgal.gov.uk Discovery Point Discovery Quay Dundee DD1 4XA
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communities to research, record and promote the vanishing settlements
TIME DETECTIVES and landscapes of the rural past in Scotland. This presentation (hosted by
the Abertay Historical Society) will focus on recent work at Rochtaughs in
Tuesday 30th September 10.30 - 12.00 & 12.30 - 14.00 Glen Clova, where a combination of archaeological survey and historical
Caerlaverock Castle Glencaple Dumfries DG1 4RU | NY 025 656 research is bringing this hidden community back to life.
Become a time detective and explore the castle with an archaeologist to Matthew Jarron | Abertay Historical Society
discover clues that tell us how the castle was built and how it has changed 01382 384310 | museum@dundee.ac.uk | www.abertay.org.uk
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DUNDEE
EAST LOTHIAN EAST LOTHIAN
AULD STUFF AT THE AULD STEEPLE: EAST LOTHIAN ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK 2008
TOUR OF ST. MARY’S TOWER Saturday 6th - Saturday 13th September | Various locations
A week-long festival of archaeological and historical events across the
Old Steeple, Nethergate, Dundee
county from September 6th - 13th. Booking is essential for most events.
Come along to Dundee’s Auld Steeple and handle some real auld stuff! Call 01620 827408, fax 01620 824295 or email
Tour St Mary’s Tower, then join the archaeaologists from SUAT for the bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk. Other events may be added to our
Handling Pots and Bones session (below). The ground floor of the tower is programme so for up-to-date info go to: www.elh.info
accessible to all, however, the steeple may not be accessible for visitors
Biddy Simpson | East Lothian Council Archaeology Service
with mobility difficulties. ‘Medieval Dundee’ is a joint event with Scottish
John Muir House, Haddington EH41 3HA | 01620 827408
Urban Archaeological Trust (Artefacts Handling Session) and Dundee City bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
Council (Steeple Tour).
Rod Gordon | Dundee City Council THE PRESTONGRANGE STORY
01382 432385 | Rod.gordon@dundeecity.gov.uk | www.dundeecity.gov.uk
Saturday 6th September 11.00 - 16.00 | Prestongrange Mining
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Exhibition, tours and talks about the Prestongrange Community
AULD STUFF AT THE AULD STEEPLE: Archaeology project. Find out what has been discovered over the last 4
HANDLING POTS AND BONES years. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008. For more information
see: www.prestongrange.org/pcap
East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008
Old Steeple, Nethergate, Dundee
01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk | www.elh.info
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the archaeologists from SUAT in learning about objects from Scottish
excavations. Find out how Medieval Dundonians lived and died. Open to
all, however, small children should be supervised). ‘Medieval Dundee’ is a MEDIEVAL MORHAM
joint event with Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust (Artefacts Handling
Session) and Dundee City Council (Steeple Tour). Saturday 6th & Thursday 11th September 14.00 - 15.30
Outside Morham Village Hall
Rod Gordon | Dundee City Council
01382 432385 | Rod.gordon@dundeecity.gov.uk | www.dundeecity.gov.uk A guided tour of the archaeological and historical sites of Morham by
Stephanie Leith, East Lothian Council Archaeology Service. What were the
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early remains found in the graveyard? Where was the castle? Does
anything survive of the battle? Bring wet weather gear and sturdy footwear.
Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008.
EAST LOTHIAN
THE HERITAGE OF GOLF 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk | www.elh.info
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West Links Road, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2BB
Golf is an ancient game and its origin is obscure. The Heritage of Golf
Museum shows how the game developed after it arrived in Scotland from
A WALK THROUGH TIME:
Holland between 1400 and 1500 AD. The visitor can see the simple ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE DIRLETON AREA
beginnings, the natural materials and the craft and skill of the early
clubmakers: some successes and failures in early experiments and the Sunday 7th & Wednesday 10th September 11.00 - 15.00
beginnings of the modern game. The museum tells the story from the time Dirleton Church
when only a few people here in the East of Scotland coaxed their A walking tour of just some of the archaeological and historical sites in the
featheries round the rough links to the present day when multitudes of Dirleton area. Join us to see Archerfield House; the site of the medieval
men and women spend vast fortunes on this pastime of beauty and skill. village of Eldbotle; a prehistoric burial mound; an Iron Age cave site plus
Museum open by appointment, please ring in advance to arrange your WW2 remains. Bring wet weather gear, sturdy footwear and a packed
visit lunch. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008.
Archie Baird | Heritage of Golf East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008
01875 870277 | www.heritageofgolf.org/museum.htm 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk | www.elh.info
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ABERLADY HERITAGE PROJECT East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008

Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th September (afternoon, time TBC)
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Kirk Stables, Main St, Aberlady
A talk followed by a guided tour of three of Aberlady’s archaeological sites
by Ian Malcolm, Aberlady Conservation Society. This is part of a
THE STREETS OF HADDINGTON
community archaeology project, grant funded by the Heritage Lottery Thursday 11th September 10.00 - 11.30
Fund, East Lothian Council and Aberlady Community Council. Part of East Church of Christ Meeting Room, Newton Port, Haddington
Lothian Archaeology Week 2008. Bring wet weather gear and sturdy
footwear. A photographic exhibition illustrating historic images of Haddington
courtesy of Haddington Remembered Group. Part of East Lothian
Biddy Simpson | East Lothian Council Archaeology Service Archaeology Week 2008.
John Muir House | 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
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VAULTS THE DUNBAR TOWNSCAPE HERITAGE
Monday 8th September 18.00 - 20.00 INITIATIVE: A WALKING TOUR OF DUNBAR
Fisherman’s Stores (beyond the Life Boat Shed, by Dunbar Castle)
TOWN CENTRE
As part of a community archaeology project a set of underground vaults
have been recorded and excavated. How old are the vaults and what were Thursday 11th & Friday 12th September 14.00 - 16.00 | Outside
they used for? Were they associated with the castle or do they belong to a Dunbar Town House
later structure? To find out more, come along to an informal talk and A guided tour to see the work of the Dunbar Townscape Heritage Initiative
guided tour of the vaults c/o the Dunbar Vaults Investigation Group. Bring in repairing historic buildings and enhancing the medieval core of
sturdy footwear. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008. Dunbar’s Conservation Area. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008.
East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008 Biddy Simpson | East Lothian Council Archaeology Service
01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk | www.elh.info John Muir House | 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
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GAMELSHIEL AND THE WEST END OF DUNBAR PARISH CHURCH PAST

WHITEADDER AND PRESENT
Tuesday 9th & Sunday 14th September 14.00 - 16.00 | Fishery car Friday 12th September 10.00 - 11.00 | Dunbar Parish Church, Dunbar
park (NT 646 642) at west end of Whiteadder Reservoir Meet at Church main access
A short easy/moderate walk to the remains of Gamelshiel Castle, taking in Talk and tour of the church’s historic graveyard, gravestones and the crypt
some other archaeological remains along the way. Bring wet weather gear, by local archaeologist, Jenni Morrison. Find out about the church’s
sturdy footwear and refreshments. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week medieval past, how it is associated with the early development of Dunbar
2008. and the great fire. The tour of the crypt may present some accessibility
East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008 problems. To book, call 01620 827408, fax 01620 824295 or email:
01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk | www.elh.info bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
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Wednesday 10th September 15.00 - 16.30 | Dirleton Castle entrance

A guided tour of Dirleton Castle c/o Historic Scotland. Part of East Lothian
Archaeology Week 2008.
EAST LOTHIAN EDINBURGH
ARCHAEOLOGY, STORIES, GAMES EDINBURGH

AND CRAFTS
EXHIBITION OF WORK: SCOTLAND’S RURAL
Friday 12th September 14.30 - 16.00
John Muir Birthplace, High St, Dunbar PAST PENTLAND HILLS GROUP
Children’s Archaeology Workshop for 5-12 yr olds. Part of East Lothian Throughout September during Visitor Centre opening hours
Archaeology Week 2008. Pentland Hills Rangers and Visitors’ Centre, Harlaw House, Harlaw
Reservoir, Pentland Hills Regional Park | NT 181 652
John Muir Birthplace | East Lothian Council Museum Service
01368 865899 | info@jmbt.org.uk A display of photographs, maps and explanatory text by the Pentland Hills
SRP Group who are recording the history of the rural landscape in the
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Pentland Hills as part of the Scotland’s Rural Past (SRP) Project with the
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland
YOUNG PERSON AND FAMILY DROP IN (RCAHMS). This display illustrates the results of the work undertaken so
far and some of the survey methods used.
ARCHAEOLOGY ACTIVITIES
Jill Strobridge | SRP Pentland Hills Group with Edinburgh Archaeological
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 14.00 - 16.00 Field Society (EAFS) | 0131 225 1514 | jill.strobridge@blueyonder.co.uk
John Muir Birthplace, High St, Dunbar www.edinburgh.gov.uk/phrp/map/map.html
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game! Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008.
John Muir Birthplace | East Lothian Council Museum Service THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF LEITH’S 16TH
01368 865899 | info@jmbt.org.uk
CENTURY SIEGE DEFENCES
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Every Sunday in September 14.00 | Leith. Meet at the north end of the
Shore (outside Malmaison) EH6 7DB | NT 272 767
THE ABANDONED VILLAGE OF ELDBOTLE
An guided walk (2 miles, 1.5 hours)that follows the line of Leith’s 16th
Saturday 13th September 10.00 - 16.00 | Gullane Village hall century defences. The death of James V in 1543 triggered a period of
political instability and military intervention in Scotland. Leith was
A one-day conference focusing on the incredibly important excavations at destroyed twice by an English army before being fortified by French forces
the medieval village of Eldbotle, Archerfield Estate, Dirleton c/o the in 1548. These defences were not tested until 1560 when an English army
Gullane and Dirleton Historical Society. The full programme includes talks besieged the port. The defences were slighted soon afterwards but much
by leading archaeologists and historians, exhibition, displays, book stalls survived into the 18th century and their line can still be traced today. The
and discussion. Coffee and tea are available but bring a packed lunch. walk will follow the line of the defences and explore recent archaeological
Programme available from www.elh.info or Michael Thomson on 01620 evidence for the defences and their impact on the development of Leith.
843310. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008.
Liz Jones | Headland Archaeology
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Stephen Carter | Headland Archaeology | 0131 467 7705

TRAPRAIN LAW GUIDED WALK Stephen@headlandarchaeology.com | headlandarchaeology.com
Sunday 28th September 10.30 EW AA
Traprain Law | NT 580 746
Guided tour of the archaeology of Traprain Law, led by Fraser Hunter. DISCOVER CRAMOND
Come and hear about the latest information on Scotland’s most important
hillfort. Followed by a tour of the National Museum to see some of the Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September 14.00 - 17.00
finds. Stiff climb; solid boots and waterproofs required. Numbers limited to The Maltings Riverside Cramond Edinburgh EH4 6NY | NT 189770
25; booking essential. Meet in car park on N side of hill at 10.30, followed Choice of guided tours of Cramond - current excavations at the Roman
by tour of NMS in afternoon. Fort (visitors to the excavations are welcome throughout September), the
Linda Drummond | National Museums Scotland Historic Village or the Riverside Iron Mills (14.30). Try your hand at ancient
0131 247 4050 | l.drummond@nms.ac.uk writing methods, use flint and steel to make sparks fly or make string from
nettles. Displays about many aspects of Cramond’s history.
Dr Fraser Hunter | National Museums Scotland
0131 247 4053 | f.hunter@nms.ac.uk | www.nms.ac.uk
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EDINBURGH SCOTLAND MEMBERSHIP
Val Dean | Cramond Heritage Trust | AOC Archaeology Group | City of

Edinburgh Archaeology Service and Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society
0131 336 1512 | val@valdean.plus.com |
www.cramondassociation.org.uk/trust.htm
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DOORS OPEN DAY

Saturday 27th September 10.00 - 17.00 | RCAHMS John Sinclair
House 16 Bernard Terrace Edinburgh EH8 9NX
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of
Scotland welcomes you on Edinburgh Doors Open Day. Come and listen
to short talks and explore our archive on many of the buildings open
around Edinburgh. See original archive material depicting ‘Edinburgh’s
Lost Doors’ or even create your own animation with our Treasured Places
team. Our acclaimed exhibition ‘Sir Basil Spence: Celebration of a Modern
Architect 1907-1976’ will also be on display. For more information on our
Doors Open Day event or to sign up to the animation workshop, please
contact us
Jessica Monsen | RCAHMS
0131 662 1456 | jessica.monsen@rcahms.gov.uk | www.rcahms.gov.uk
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ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND exists to
A WALK THROUGH TIME ensure the sustainable future of our
Sunday 28th September 14.00 | Meet at the top of Castle historic environment. We bring together
Hill/Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 | NT 2536 7352
and support all those for whom
James McMeekin will take you on a walk through Edinburgh’s history, from archaeology is an interest, and active
its origins on Castle Rock, through the medieval Grassmarket and
Cowgate to the post-medieval Canongate, ending at Holyrood. pastime or a profession.
Liz Jones | Headland Archaeology
0131 4677705 | liz@headlandarchaeology.com The larger and more wide-ranging our
James McMeekin | Headland Archaeology membership is, the better we can make
0131 4677705 | james@headlandarchaeology.com | our voice heard on behalf of Scotland’s
www.headlandarchaeology.com
heritage.
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HOLYROOD PARK ARCHAEOLOGY DAY Join us and help us to protect Scotland’s

archaeological heritage and make it
Sunday 28th September 11.00 - 15.00 | Holyrood Park Education
Centre, 1 Queen’s Drive, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG accessible to all.
Discover life in the Iron Age. Meet characters from the past and try out
skills from the period. Fun for all the family.
Nicky Pettigrew | Historic Scotland Ranger Service
hs.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
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ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND
Sunday 28th September 11.00 - 15.00
A Centre of Excellence in Scottish
Discover life in the Iron Age. Meet characters from the past and try out
Archaeology some skills from the period.
Historic Scotland Ranger Service | Historic Scotland | 0131 652 8150
EDUCATION hs.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
for all to encourage understanding of AS AA
Scotland’s archaeology
PROMOTION FALKIRK
of stewardship and participation in THE ANTONINE WALL
archaeology
Saturday 20th September
Rough Castle, Bonnybridge, | NS 835 798 - 845 799
SUPPORT Join archaeologist Adrian Cox for a guided walk along the Antonine Wall at
for all those with an interest in Scotland’s Rough Castle and learn about life on the north-west frontier of the Roman
Empire in the 2nd century AD.
archaeological heritage
Interpretation Unit | Historic Scotland | 0131 668 8858
hs.interpretation@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
JOIN US!
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In return, you'll be giving us the support we need to
continue to promote stewardship and participation in
Scotland's archaeology. The larger and more wide- FIFE
ranging our membership is, the better we can make
our voice heard on behalf of Scotland's cultural THE ANTONINE WALL:
heritage. Help us speak up: join Archaeology
A WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Scotland now!
Thursday 21th August 19.00 | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery, War
Whatever kind of membership you decide on, please Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1YG
remember to fill out the Gift Aid Declaration Section Professor David Breeze, author and expert on Roman Scotland, talks
(see over) and increase your donation to us by 28% at about The Antonine Wall and this year’s bid for it to achieve World
no cost to you! Thank you. Heritage Site status. Booking essential.
Alice Pearson | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery | 01592 583213
alice.pearson@fife.gov.uk | www.fifedirect.org.uk/museums
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ROMAN HOLIDAY
Date and time TBC | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery, War Memorial
Causewayside House | 160 Causewayside Gardens, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1YG
Edinburgh EH9 1PR | Tel: 0131 6684 189 Nearly 2000 years ago the Romans travelled through Fife as they tried to
conquer Scotland. They left few obvious marks on the Kingdom - but now
For more information email us at: they are back! Kirkcaldy Museum is being invaded this summer, with a
info@scottisharchaeology.org.uk free, family-friendly exhibition featuring: hands on games, a dig pit with
buried treasure, a life size marching tent - and much, much more!
Or visit our website: Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Events in Fife.
www.scottisharchaeology.org.uk
FIFE FIFE
Alice Pearson | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art gallery Linda Fitzpatrick | Scottish Fisheries Museum
01592 583213 | alice.pearson@fife.gov.uk | www.fifedirect.org.uk/museums 01333 310628 | linda@scotfishmuseum.org | www.scotfishmuseum.org
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PILGRIM BADGES DISPLAY RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE GUIDED TOUR

Throughout September 10.00 - 17.00 daily | St. Andrews Museum Sunday 7th September 14.00 | Assemble inside main door,
Kinburn Park Doubledykes Road St Andrews Fife KY16 9DP Ravenscraig Castle, Dysart Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife
Display about pilgrim badges found in Fife. Included are exciting recent Guided tour of Ravenscraig Castle, Kirkcaldy in which usually locked
finds of badges along with archaeological drawings by archaeological chambers will be open.
illustrator, Marion O’Neil
Mrs Ann Watters | Kirkcaldy Civic Society | 01592 266361
Lesley-Anne Lettice | St Andrews Museum annwatters@hotmail.com | www.kirkcaldycivicsociety.co.uk
01334 659380 | lesley.lettice@fife.gov.uk | www.fifedirect.org.uk/museums
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LATIN TASTER SESSIONS
Thursday 11th September 19.00 | Scottish Fisheries Museum St
Tuesday 2nd, Monday 8th, Wednesday 10th, Tuesday 16th & Ayles Harbourhead Anstruther Fife KY10 3AB
Wednesday 17th September 19.00 | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery,
War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1YG A talk by Steve Liscoe of the Fife Sites and Monuments Record on aspects
of the rich archaeology that lies beneath the surface of fife’s land and sea.
Staff from the University of St Andrews will deliver a series of five sessions This event is a follow-up to the extremely popular talk Steve gave last year.
looking at the Latin language and focusing on topics from ‘The Latin
Lover’ (an introduction to Roman poet Catullus) to exploring Roman place Linda Ftizpatrick | Scottish Fisheries Museum
01333 310628 | linda@scotfishmuseum.org | www.scotfishmuseum.org
names, and the Latin behind some famous Scottish mottos. Booking
essential. T AA
Alice Pearson | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery

01592 583213 | alice.pearson@fife.gov.uk | www.fifedirect.org.uk/museums MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
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Leven Prom, Fife
MEET DAVID WISHART
A reconstruction of a Medieval village built on Leven Prom, Fife. There will
Thursday 4th September 19.00 (TBC) | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art
be period crafts, entertainers and trades. Fun for all ages.
Gallery, War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1YG
Jacqui Kirk | Medieval Methil
A chance to meet historical crime writer David Wishart, and learn more 01334 478109 | medieval.methil@yahoo.co.uk
about his series of novels set in Rome. Booking essential.
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Alice Pearson | Fife Council Libraries & Museums
01592 583213 | alice.pearson@fife.gov.uk | www.fifedirect.org.uk/museums
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DOORS OPEN DAY
Auchtertool KY2 5XH
BEACHCOMBER DETECTIVES
Church and graveyard open to the public with information and guide
Saturday 6th September 10.30 - 12.30 | Scottish Fisheries Museum,
available (followed by organ concert).
St Ayles Harbourhead Anstruther, Fife KY10 3AB
Dorothy Glasson | Auchtertool Kirk
A family workshop beginning with a beachcombing session where we will 01592 874361 | dot.glasson@gmail.com | www.auchtertoolkirk.org.uk
collect litter (man-made objects of all types) from the local beaches. We
will then return these to the Museum where we will look at how we can DOD S
identify and categorise them, and assess their environmental impact,
contrasting today’s attitudes to waste and waste materials with those of
people in the past.
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FIFE GLASGOW
RECONSTRUCTING THE ROMAN ARMY IN Museum, and a guided tour of the famous Wemyss Caves themselves,
with their Pictish and Viking carvings.
NORTH BRITAIN
Mrs Ann Watters | Save Wemyss Ancient Caves
Monday 15th September 19.00 01592 266361 | annwatters@hotmail.com | www.wemysscaves.co.uk
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1YG
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Dr Jon Coulston of the University of St Andrews looks at recent
archaeological finds, to discover how the Roman army equipped itself to
wage war in the north of Britain. Booking essential. FIFE OUTDOOR ACCESS FESTIVAL
Alice Pearson | Fife Council Libraries & Museums Friday 29th - Saturday 30th August | Various times and venues over
01592 583213 | alice.pearson@fife.gov.uk | www.fifedirect.org.uk/museums Fife | See website: www.fifeoutdooraccessfestival.co.uk
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celebrate Fife’s extensive network of paths. Take part in a healthy activity
whilst finding out about the natural and cultural heritage of Fife.
A CENTURY OF ARCHAEOLOGY IN THE
Marta Reeves Marr | Fife Coast and Countryside Trust | 01592 656080
CITY OF ROME
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Thursday 18th September 19.00 | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery,
War Memorial Gardens, Kirkcaldy, Fife KY1 1YG
From Mussolini to tourists seeking ‘La Dolce Vita’ in the 1960s, many GLASGOW
factors have influence the excavation of Rome. Dr Jon Coulston will look at
the archaeological work of the last 100 years, and put recent discoveries in M74 ARCHAEOLOGICAL DETECTIVES
context. Booking essential.
Saturday 6th, Tuesday 9th, Sunday 14th September 11.00 - 16.30
Alice Pearson | Fife Council Libraries & Museums Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street,
01592 583213 | alice.pearson@fife.gov.uk | www.fifedirect.org.uk/museums
Glasgow G5 8Q
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Using maps and photo’s become an archaeological detective and explore
the history and development of the Scotland Street area. Discover what
CRAIL GUIDED WALK remains from the past and what might survive as archaeology. Become an
archaeologist in our Simulated Dig where you can try your hand at
Sunday 21st September 14.15 - 16.00 excavation and archaeological site recording, including drawing. Themed
Crail Museum & Heritage Centre, 62-64 Marketgate Crail, KY10 3TL around the M74 DIG excavations the Simulated Dig provides a great
opportunity to learn more about the history along the road route and a
Discover the fascinating history of Crail on a walk led by local guides with fantastic chance for the whole family to explore the history of the south
a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of local history, folklore and side of Glasgow through hands-on activities. Both activities are being run
architecture. Expect a few surprising insights into local life, past and as drop-in sessions so no booking required.
present. Visit the Museum to find out more about this ancient Royal Burgh,
its kirk, seafaring traditions, 200 year old golf club and airfield. Dogs Rebecca Wilcox | Glasgow City Council
welcome on the walk. The Museum is open throughout September 0141 418 2843 | rebecca@m74dig.org.uk | www.m74completion.com
Monday - Saturday (10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:00) & Sun (14:00 - 17:00)
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Sue Bradman | Crail Museum & Heritage Centre
01333 450869 | crailmuseumtrust@tiscali.co.uk | www.crailmuseum.org.uk
M74: DESIGN YOUR OWN WALLY TILE
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Sunday 7th, Friday 19th & Sunday 21st September 11.00 - 16:30
Scotland Street School Museum, 225 Scotland Street
WEMYSS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Glasgow G5 8QB
CENTRE AND GUIDED TOUR OF WEMYSS Wally tiles survive in many of the old tenement closes in Glasgow, giving a
CAVES glimpse of life in the past. Come along and discover the history behind the
tradition of wally tile closes within tenements in Glasgow. Design your own
Sunday 21st September 14.00 - 16.30 wally tile with help from photographs, archaeological finds from the M74
Basement Suite, East Wemyss Primary School, East Wemyss, (on the excavations and other documents and create your own wally tile prints
main A955 Fife coastal road between Kirkcaldy ) using lino printing and colograph techniques. Prints of the tile designs will
be used within future M74 DIG projects. This event is being run as drop in
An exhibition and slide show at Mini-Wemyss and Wemyss Caves sessions so no booking required.
GLASGOW
GLASGOW HIGHLAND
Rebecca Wilcox | Glasgow City Council DOORS OPEN DAYS 2008:
0141 418 2843 | rebecca@m74dig.org.uk | www.m74completion.com
GLASGOW’S BUILT HERITAGE FESTIVAL
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Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st September | Various venues in Glasgow
PROJECT ABILITY EXHIBITION Free access to buildings and free guided walks in and around Glasgow.
For full information see brochure and website.
Friday 22nd August - Thursday 21st September
(Mondays - Fridays: 10.00 - 17.00) | Preview: Thursday 21st August Rosie Elliott | Glasgow Building Preservation Trust
17.00 - 18.30 | Project Ability, 18 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH 0141 221 6061 | rosie@gbpt.org | www.gbpt.org
During the months of May and June this year, a small party of artists from DOD S
Project Ability took part in a project investigating how rural communities
lived in Scotland’s past. Working with archaeologists from The Royal
Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland HIGHLAND
(RCAHMS), the group visited sites of interest and made drawings in the
form of their own artworks and also using skills taught to them by the
archaeology team. This exhibition is a selection of the work produced as a FROM CAEN TO THE COAST AND BEYOND
result of the project. Saturday 23rd August 10.30 -13.30 | Timespan Dunrobin Street
Celine Mcilmunn | Project Ability Helmsdale Sutherland KW8 6JX | NC 9698 1026
0141 552 2822 | studios@project-ability.co.uk | www.project-ability.co.uk
A guided walk to the township of Caen in the Strath of Kildonan. It is one
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People were also living along the steep river valley over five thousand
years ago. Come along and see round-houses, long-houses, cairns,
RECONSTRUCTING THE PAST: THE M74 DIG souttrains and much more. Find out more about the return to Caen in
1914.
M74 Dig Discovery Centre Scotland Street School Museum 225 Jacquie Aitken | Timespan
Scotland Street Glasgow G5 8QB | NS576641 01431 821327 | archive@timespan.org.uk | www.timespan.org.uk
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by site basis. Free, but places must be pre-booked by 15th September.
General enquiries: Mairi Robertson | M74 Dig Discovery Centre KNOCKINNON AND DUNBEATH CASTLES
0141 418 2893 | mairi@m74dig.org.uk | www.m74completion.com/dig
Saturday 27th September 10.00
Conference booking: Lesleyann Gardner | M74 Dig Discovery Centre Meeting Dunbeath Heritage Centre KW6 6ED
0141 418 2840 | admin@m74dig.org.uk | www.m74completion.com/dig
Start with a talk by George Bethune on Dunbeath Castle and Knockinnon,
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siting of the castle as well as old routes through the landscape.
GOVAN OLD CHURCH OPEN DAY AND Meg Sinclair | Caithness Archaeological Trust | 01593 731 233
GUIDED TOUR info@dunbeath-heritage.org.uk | www.caithnessarchaeology.org
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Friday 19th September | Govan Old Church, (Part of Govan and
Linthouse Churchs), Govan Road, Glasgow
The church is open to visitors on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday WAG OF FORSE: A DETAILED LOOK
afternoons between the months of June and September. There is a guided Sunday 28th September 14.00 | Nottingham Mains,
tour of the Govan Stones including the collection of Hog Back Viking Latheron KW5 6DG
Graves. For Scottish Archaeology Month/Doors Open Day event (19th
September) there will also be items for sale, tea/coffee and parish records A guided walk to the famous ‘Wag of Forse’ to seriously study the
available. structure, site plans will be available to aid discussion as to how the site
may have been used. A selection of artefacts form the site can be seen in
R. Melvin or Rev M. McGlynn | Friends of Govan Old the Dunbeath Heritage Centre.
0141 440 2466 | govanold.pc@virgin.net
Meg Sinclair | Dunbeath Preservation Trust | 01593 731 233
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HIGHLAND LANARKSHIRE
THE SECRET VILLAGE OF BADRYRIE CAITHNESS CASTLE CRUISE

Monday 1st September 11.00 Wednesday 17th September 14.00 | East Caithness Coast
Meet at Loch Stemster Road end | ND186422
Join the ‘Geo Explorer’ to get a different perspective of the dramatic
A fascinating circular walk by Loch Stemster, taking in the abandoned Caithness castles by viewing from the sea.
crofting community of Badryrie, Achavanich standing stones and burial
cairn; looking out for wildlife along the way. Marina Swanson | Highland Council Countryside Ranger
01955 607758 | marina.swanson@highland.gov.uk
Marina Swanson | Highland Council Countryside Ranger
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LEARNIE CAVE EXHIBITION
A WANDER ALONG A WADE ROAD Saturday 4th - Sunday 19th October (Monday - Saturday 10.00 - 17.00
and Sunday 14.00 - 16.30) | Groam House Museum, High Street,
Thursday 4th September 10.00 Rosemarkie, Ross-shire IV10 8VF
Ruthven Barracks car park just south of Kingussie and ends at
Etteridge Lodge on the A9 south of Newtonmore. The starting Groam House Museum will be hosting a small exhibition during Highland
postcode is PH21 | Starts at NN 765 996 and ends at NN 683 923 Archaeology Fortnight, re-examining the results of a community
archaeology project that carried out an excavation at Learnie Cave near
We will walk along a stretch of road built by General Wade in 1729, which Rosemarkie in 2006 and putting the latest analysis of findings into the
is about 9km in distance. Along the way we will talk about the people who context of wider research into the Moray Firth coastal area in ancient
lived and worked on the road and discuss the importance of routeways in times.
understanding historical landscapes. Participants should bring packed
lunch and water. Alastair Morton | Groam House Museum
07725 171502 or 01997 421813 | alastair.morton@sky.com |
Neil Ramsay | Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society www.groamhouse.org.uk
0131 558 7123 | heritagepaths@scotways.com | www.scotways.com
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A WALK AT LEARABLE, SUTHERLAND LANARKSHIRE

Sunday 7th September 09.30 | Wick Railway Station, Station Road,
Watten, Wick, Caithness, KW1 5YN and Thurso Railway Stations,
CALEDONIAN POTTERY PROJECT
Princes Street, Thurso, Caithness KW14 7DL Ongoing until 2009 | Various venues and sites
During our walk we will see stone rows, cross stone and ring stone. Meet South Lanarkshire Council’s Museums Access service is currently running
at Wick and Thurso Railway Stations at 9.30 and meeting at Kildonan an exciting community project investigating the history of the Caledonian
Station 11.00. Car seats are usually available. Pottery in Rutherglen. The site of the factory, which was in operation from
around 1870 until 1930, has recently been excavated as part of the M74
Geoff Leat | Caithness Field Club
01847 896989 | lynleet@btopenworld.com Completion Project. The pottery produced stoneware items such as ginger
beer bottles, cream jars, jam jars and hot water bottles, as well as great
C quantities of brown-glazed teapots, known as ‘Ru’glen Broons’. The
project, which will culminate in an exhibition on the pottery and its
products, offers opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in
FORMIDABLE FEMALES finding out more about archaeology, local heritage, social and industrial
Saturday 13th September | Castlehill Heritage Centre, Harbour Road, history, and antique and contemporary ceramics. No skills or experience
Castletown, Caithness, KW14 8SN are necessary. Suitable for all ages.
An exhibition featuring in image and word, some of the influential women Joyce Brown | South Lanarkshire Council
associated with the history of the area. 01698 452245 | Joyce.Brown2@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Muriel Murray | Castletown Heritage
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01847 821 204 | muriel@murray5151.wanadoo.co.uk |
www.castletownheritage.co.uk
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MIDLOTHIAN ORKNEY
MORAY PERTH & KINROSS
WILSONTOWN IRONWORKS WANDER Janet Trythall | Secretary of the Civic Committee

Saturday 20th September 14.00 - 16.00 | The Glen Car Park, Civic Committee, The Moray Society, Elgin Museum
Wilsontown, Heathland Forrest, Near Forth, South Lanarkshire 01343 543675 | curator@elginmuseum.org.uk | www.elginmuseum.org.uk
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Join the Forest Ranger on a wander around the site of this amazing
ironworks. Find out about the industry that once existed and the 2000
people that lived here.
Emma Stewart | Forestry Commission Scotland
ORKNEY
01698 222205 | Emma.stewart@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
www.forestry.gov.uk/wilsontown GUIDED WALK ALONG TO THE BRECKAN
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Sunday 7th September 15.00 | Breckan Battery, Holm
MIDLOTHIAN Guided walk along to the Breckan Battery, Holm Lead by Historian
Geoffrey Stell By kind permission of Alistair Foubister
FOUR FORTS Orkney Rangers | Historic Scotland

01856 841732 | orkneyrangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk |
Sunday 21st September 10.00 - 15.00 | Pentland Hills Regional Park www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
A rare chance to visit four of the Iron Age forts in the Pentland Hills. Find MW C
out what archaeologists have uncovered and what life was like living in the
hills 2,000 years ago. You will be transported around the park by minibus
with less than a mile walking. OPEN SEAS DEFENDING ORKNEY’S
Victor Partridge | Pentland Hills Ranger Service
COASTS 1914-45
0131 445 3383 | pentlands.enquiry@edinburgh.gov.uk | Tuesday 9th September 19.30 | St. Magnus Centre,
www.pentlandhills.org Kirkwall, KW15 1PA
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From the guns of World War I to the Scapa barrage of World War II that
countered the Luftwaffe - Orkney's coastal defences played a key role in
national defence. Historian Geoffrey Stell tells this amazing story.
MORAY Illustrated talk by Geoffrey Stell.
Orkney Rangers | Historic Scotland
EXCAVATION OPEN DAY AT BIRNIE 01856 841732 | orkneyrangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk |
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
Sunday 7th September 10.00 - 16.00 | Birnie IV30 8SU | NJ 210 585
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Come and visit excavations at the Iron Age site of Birnie. See the latest
work on the remarkable burnt down house, and find out if archaeologists
have discovered any more evidence of the site’s links with the Roman
world. Tours at 10, 12, 2 and 4 for adults, 11, 1 and 3 for kids. Hands-on PERTH & KINROSS
activities for kids all day as well. Parking in the field - maps available from
Elgin Museum. COME AND TRY SNORKEL ARCHAEOLOGY
Dr Fraser Hunter | National Museums Scotland Saturday 6th September 14.30 - 16.00 | The Scottish Crannog Centre,
0131 247 4053 | f.hunter@nms.ac.uk | www.nms.ac.uk Kenmore, Highland Perthshire, PH15 2HY
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snorkel, only the face and hands get wet! Record objects and draw
DOORS OPEN DAY underwater. Suitable for ages 7+. Free but booking advised.
Saturday 27th September The Crannog Centre | 01887 830583

info@crannog.co.uk | www.crannog.co.uk
Altyre Estate, near Forres, IV36 2SH | NJ021550
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The ogham stone from Duffus Parish and the 13th century ruined kirk are
of archaeological interest and will be open to visitors as part of Moray’s
Doors Open Day on Altyre Estate.
PERTH & KINROSS RENFREWSHIRE
RENFREWSHIRE SCOTTISH BORDERS
WHAT’S IN STORE AT PERTH MUSEUM AND Judy McCready | Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Ranger Service
01475 521 458 | info@clydemuirshiel.co.uk | www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk
ART GALLERY
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Friday 5th September 14.30 | Monday 22nd September 10.00
Perth Museum & Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth PH1 5LB
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Come and find out what and why we store archaeological objects at Perth
Museum & Art Gallery with a behind the scenes tour led by archaeology
PART OF RENFREWSHIRE DOD
curator Mark Hall. Your chance to get up close and personal with Neolithic Saturday 13th September 10.00 - 16.00
carved stone balls, a Bronze Age sword and medieval pottery, amongst Lonend Mill, Paisley, Renfrewshire
other things. Tours last approx 90 mins; access is generally easy but
includes two flights of steep stairs. Pre-booking is essential. An exhibition of recent archaeological events in Renfrewshire
Mark Hall | Perth Museum & Art Gallery Andrew Eadies | Renfrewshire Local History Forum
01738 783414 / 632488 | mahall@pkc.gov.uk | www.pkc.gov.uk/museums c/o Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, High Street, Paisley PA1 2BA
http://rlhf.info/news.php
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DIRT DETECTIVES AT STANLEY!

Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th, Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th SCOTTISH BORDERS
September 10.00 - 12.30 | Stanley Mills Stanley Perthshire PH1 4QE
Become a time detective and discover the evidence that helped COLDINGHAM PRIORY OPEN AFTERNOONS
archaeologists piece together the mills’ past. Work in a team, learning Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th September 14:00 to 16:00
archaeological skills and using real archaeological equipment, to discover Coldingham Priory Coldingham, Berwickshire, TD14 5NS | NT904 659
more about the buildings and help record them before presenting your
findings! Free event for school groups only. Church and Monastic ruins open to visitors with model of 12th century
priory and history display. North and east walls of church date from early
Fiona Davidson | Historic Scotland | 01738 828 268
1200s. Southern wall rebuilt after Cromwellian destruction and west wall
fiona.davidson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
rebuilt in Norman style in 1850s. Outside fragments of refectory, chapter
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Julia Carter | Friends of Coldingham Priory
SANDPIT ARCHAEOLOGY: THE LITTLE DIG 018907 71420 | julia.carter@homecall.co.uk |
www.stebba-coldinghampriory.org.uk
Saturday 6th September 12.00 - 14.00 | The Scottish Crannog Centre,
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Kenmore, Highland Perthshire PH15 2HY
Try your hand at trowelling for clues to the past. Learn how to record your
finds and what to do with them. Fun for all ages and parents are invited to GATTONSIDE RIDGE WALK
help their children. Free but numbers are restricted so booking essential. Saturday 6th September 13.30 - 15.30
The Crannog Centre | 01887 830583 Meet at Village Hall, Gattonside, across the Tweed from Melrose,
info@crannog.co.uk| www.crannog.co.uk Roxburghshire TD6, off A68 and B6360
AB C SK A stiff climb on rough ground to view the scenic Vale of Melrose, the site of
Trimontium, on the South bank of the Tweed; and Chester Knowe, one of
the three earthworks on the Gattonside ridge. Return to Gattonside and
have tea and biscuits in Gattonside Village Hall (donation requested).
RENFREWSHIRE
Donald Gordon | The Trimontium Trust
01896 822651 | secretary_trimontium@btinternet.com |
WALK IN ROBERT THOM’S FOOTSTEPS: www.trimontium.org.uk
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Saturday 13th September 11.00 and 13.30 | Cornalees Visitor Centre,
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Loch Thom, New Greenock, PA16 9LX
Join the Rangers for a short walk along part of the recently restored,
designated ancient monument. The Cut used to take water and power to
the people of Greenock. It was designed by Robert Thom in 1825.
SCOTTISH BORDERS
SCOTTISH BORDERS STIRLING
YETHOLM Meet at Carlops Village Hall (in the centre of Carlops). Sorry, no dogs, and
children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Sunday 14th September 10.00 - 16.00 | The Green, Kirk Yetholm
Kelso, Roxburgh, The Scottish Borders TD5 8PQ | NT 827283 Borders Council Ranger Service | 01835 830281
www.scotborders.gov.uk/events/2008/September.html
A 10 mile/16km circular walk with SBC’s archaeologist. The route leaves
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Kirk Yetholm by St Cuthbert’s Way then follows the Curr Burn up onto the
Schil and returns via the Pennine Way. With fine views into the heart of the
Cheviot Hills and over the Scottish Borders. Total climb 1,600ft/500m. Meet
on The Green, Kirk Yetholm. STIRLING
Scottish Borders Council Ranger Service
01835 830281 | www.scotborders.gov.uk/events/ LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS
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Monday 1st - Thursday 25 September (Mondays - Fridays 09.00 -
A WALK IN THE PARK 17.00) | National Park HQ, 20 Carrochan Road, Balloch, Stirling
Sunday 14th September 14.00 - 17.00 | Meet in the Swimming Pool Exhibition compiled by Historic Scotland based on their survey of the Park
car park (beside Parish Church), Port Brae, Peebles | NT 2499 4038 to ‘list’ historic buildings. Features panels on working and living, faith and
remembrance, road and rail and past learning. Download the companion
A guided walk of a variety of archaeological and historical sites centred on booklet at: www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/loch_lomond_booklet2.pdf
Hay Lodge Park, Peebles.
The Countryside Rangers | Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
Bob Knox | Peeblesshire Archaeological Society and Historic Scotland | 01389 722 600
01721 722203 | robknox@9glenrd.freeserve.co.uk | peeblesarchsoc.org.uk
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STRATHFILLAN GOLD
WALK IT ARCHAEOLOGY WALK:
DREVA CRAIG, BROUGHTON Tyndrum FK20 8RY | NN 328 304
Wednesday 17th September 14:00 - 17:00 Join the Countryside Rangers on a journey through time and discover the
Meet Broughton Village | NT 112361 mining heritage of Tyndrum. Explore evidence of an ice-age past in the
Join Walk It and Scottish Borders Council’s Archaeologist to look at an area around one of Scotland’s few remaining gold mines. This event is a
ancient Borders settlement. Our walks are easy but there may be some mixture of guided walk (around 5km or 3 miles), a minibus ride and hands-
rough ground and a few hilly bits. Meet in Broughton Village. Walks are on activities - panning for gold is even a possibility! Most of the walking is
free. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. on established paths, although there are two short, rather steep sections
‘Walk It’ is the Paths to Health Project in the Scottish Borders which aims over undulating and uneven ground. Bring appropriate weatherproof
to encourage people to take up walking as part of a healthier lifestyle. clothing and footwear (outdoor clothing guidance available on booking).
Their walks are usually short and easy though the routes can sometimes Please bring a packed lunch.
involve rough paths and low level gradients. Gavin Skipper | Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
01389 722 040 | gavin.skipper@lochlomond-trossachs.org |
Paths to health officer | Scottish Borders Council
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
01835 825060 | walkit@scotborders.gov.uk |
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BANNOCKBURN BATTLEFIELD WALK
PENTLAND DROVERS’ WALK Wednesday 17th September 13.00 - 17.30 | Starts at Bannockburn
Sunday 28th September 10.00 - 16.30 Heritage Centre Car Park, Glasgow Road, Stirling FK7 0LJ
Pentland Hills, Carlops | NT 161559 Guided walk around sites associated with the Battle of Bannockburn.
Accompanied by the Council’s Archaeologist and one of the Countryside Approximately seven miles long over country paths.
Rangers, take a hike in the Pentland Hills. Passing North Esk Reservoir, the Evelyn Wilson | National Trust for Scotland
Bore Stone, Cauldstane Slap and Baddinsgill Reservoir. A chance to learn 0844 493 2139 | ewilson@nts.org.uk | www.nts.org.uk
about the history of the area and to look out for some upland wildlife. A
total distance of approx. 11 miles/17km, with a total climb of 1,100ft/350m. AB MW ED C
WEST LOTHIAN
WESTERN ISLES SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
WEST LOTHIAN ABERDEEN SCHOOLS
ARCHAEOLOGY DAY ARCHAEOLOGY OF ANIMALS

Thursday 4th September 11:00 - 16:00 Saturday 20th September 12.00 - 16.00 | University of Aberdeen
Linlithgow Peel Kirkgate Linlithgow EH49 7AL | NT00197731 Natural History Centre, Zoology Building, Tillydrone Avenue,
Aberdeen AB24 2TZ
An afternoon of history and archaeology related events and activities for
children and families Archaeology is not just about people! Discover what archaeology can tell
us about the animals we lived with in the past – from the creepy-crawlies
Ian Lewis | Historic Scotland Ranger Service
01506 842065 | HS.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk |
we shared our houses with, to the pets we nurtured, to the animals we ate
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk and used for their wool, skin, and horn. This drop-in event features hands-
on activities, demonstrations, and archaeologists on hand to tell stories
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Karen Milek | University of Aberdeen | 01224 273693 / 272328
WEST LOTHIAN ENVIRONMENT FAIR k.milek@abdn.ac.uk | www.abdn.ac.uk/archaeology
Sunday 7th September 10.00 - 15.00 | Almond Valley Heritage With Aberdeen City Council Archaeological Unit.
Centre, Millfield, Livingston, EH54 7AR | NT332668
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Environment Fair. Historic Scotland Running a fake archaeology dig for
primary school age children. How the rubbish of the past is the discovery
of today. Other events and activities on an environmental theme also open EDINBURGH SCHOOLS
to the public
Ian Lewis | Historic Scotland HOLYROOD PARK ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK
01506 842065 | ian.lewis@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | historic-scotland.gov.uk
FOR SCHOOLS
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Monday 22nd - Wednesday 24th September | Holyrood Park
Education Centre, 1 Queen’s Drive, Holyrood Park,
Edinburgh EH8 8HG | NT272740
WESTERN ISLES A full day of activities exploring life in the Iron Age. Children will have the
opportunity to spend the day in authentic Iron Age costumes and through
a series of workshops including bow drilling, wattle fencing, pottery and
GO 2 GESHADER drama discover what it would have been like to live during the Iron Age.
20th September | Geshader, Uig, Isle of Lewis Children will also meet the Druid who will take them on a journey through
Holyrood Park to meet characters from the past.
A walk in the Uig village of Geshader, exploring aspects of its archaeology.
Nathan Bryceland | Historic Scotland Ranger Service
Maggie Smith | Lewis & Harris Archaelogy Group 0131 652 8150 | hs.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
01851 860204 | maggiesmith@hebrides.net www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/rangerservice
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EDINBURGH CASTLE’S HIDDEN SECRET

Wednesday 17th, Thursday 18th, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th
September 10.00 - 14.00 (including 30 minutes lunch)
Edinburgh Castle EH1 2NG
Become a time detective! Put on your hardhat and turn on your flashlight
OTHER INFO as we enter the hidden ruins of David’s Tower, deep beneath the half moon
battery in Edinburgh Castle. Discover secret doorways, walls and
All information was correct at time of press; Archaeology Scotland does defences as we look for clues about the medieval castle. Then look at real
not accept responsibility for any changes which may have occurred. archaeological evidence to help unlock its secrets before building your
Where possible Archaeology Scotland will make notification of any own model tower! Please note: This event is for education groups only -
cancellations, changes or new events via the website: The maximum class/group size is 20 - sensible footwear is required for this
www.scottisharchaeologymonth.com activity. Bring a packed lunch.
SCHOOLS PROGRAMME SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
Craig Fletcher | Historic Scotland

OUR CASTLES
0131 225 9846 Ex 255 | craig.fletcher@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Throughout September and continuing into Terms 2 and 3
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/education Low Parks Museum - Hamilton, Hunter House Museum - East Kilbride,
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own classroom/ nursery
South Lanarkshire’s rich history of castles is brought to life for our younger
HIGHLAND SCHOOLS audience. Learn about your local castle what it might have looked like and
who might have lived in it. Then, through colour and texture, we’ll create
EXPLORING TRACKS AND TOWNSHIPS our very own wall sized castle for your classroom/nursery. Available
museum or classroom based tailored classes suitable for nursery and
Friday 5th September 10.00 - 14.00 lower primary (age 3 to 6yrs)
Newtonmore, starting at NN 706 988
Rhona McKinnon | South Lanarkshire Council
We will explore some old paths visiting ruined townships before visiting the 01698 328232 | Rhona.McKinnon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore and investigating a recreated www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
township. The event will require a bit of walking and so is restricted to p6 AB ED C AA
and p7 year pupils and packed lunches will be needed. Event will take
place in and around Newtonmore, please contact the organiser for
detailed information. THE ROMANS
Neil Ramsay | Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society Throughout September and continuing into Term 2 | The John Hastie
0131 558 7123 | heritagepaths@scotways.com | www.scotways.com Museum, 3 Threestanes Road, Strathaven ML10 6DX
ED NA Take your class back in time, retracing the steps of the mighty Roman
army in their bid to conquer the wild eyed barbarians of the north. Who
were the Romans? Why did they come here? What did they leave behind?
LANARKSHIRE SOUTH SCHOOLS This session includes role play, simulated mini excavation, and much
more, helping your class piece together the story of this once powerful
empire. suitable for P1 to P7, S1(Classics)
WHAT IS A MUSEUM?
Throughout September, also available for Terms 1, 2 and 3 01698 328232 | Rhona.McKinnon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Morning and afternoon sessions available | Low Parks Museum - www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Hamilton, Hunter House Museum - East Kilbride, The John Hastie
Museum - Strathaven Out reach - available in your own classroom/ AB ED SK EX RE C S
nursery
Learn about behind the scenes at a museum. This new cross-curricula

THE MAUSOLEUM / THE HAMILTON FAMILY/
session will give you and your class a fascinating new insight into the THE HISTORY OF HAMILTON
world of museums. We’ll look at collecting, cataloguing, conservation,
Throughout September and continuing into Terms 2 and 3
objects handling, displays and descriptive text. In fact, all the skills and
Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum
knowledge your class needs to help you create your very own museum in
your classroom. Adaptable to most historic topics, this session actively Dip into Hamilton’s rich and exciting past, you can choose to dig deep into
involves everyone in your class. Suitable for P1 - P7. Hamilton’s history, learn about the ancestral seat of the Hamilton family,
visit the magnificent mausoleum and find out about the secrets hidden
Rhona McKinnon | South Lanarkshire Council within this historic landmark. Suitable for all year groups Primary,
01698 328232 | Rhona.McKinnon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk Secondary and Higher Education
AB ED C AA 01698 328232 | Rhona.McKinnon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
AB ED C EW NA
DOORS OPEN DAYS DOORS OPEN DAYS
DOORS OPEN DAYS

Date / Sept Area / Organisation Organiser / Tel
Doors Open Days also run in September as part of European Heritage
Days. Throughout the month you can explore for free over 800 buildings Sat 13-Sun 14 Renfrewshire Anne Phillips
that are normally closed to the public and take part in exciting activities. Renfrewshire Council 0141 842 5811
This is your chance to discover the heritage on your doorstep or explore a
new part of the country. South Lanarkshire Victoria Eccles
South Lanarkshire Council 01698 453982
The full programme will be available at:
Stirling Catherine Malley
www.doorsopendays.org.uk Stirling Council 01786 442453
Sun 14 Central Fife & Kirkcaldy Theresa Hughes

Doors Open Days is co-ordinated nationally by: The Scottish Civic Trust Fife Council 08451 555555 xt. 471 813
The Tobacco Merchants House, 42 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DT
East Lothian Rob Sinclair
T: 0141 221 1466 (for information) or 0141 248 1188 (to request area East Lothian Council 01620 82 7741
brochure) | E: dod@scottishcivictrust.org.uk
West Lothian Stuart Eydmann
West Lothian Council 01506 775279
Contact the Area Co-ordinators listed below or refer to the Doors Open
Days website for event details. If you don’t see your area listed get in Sat 20 Aberdeenshire Sarah Boldwyn
touch with the Scottish Civic Trust for the latest information. North East Scotland Preservation Trust 01569 768289
Date / Sept Area / Organisation Organiser / Tel Tain, Easter Ross & Black Isle John Duncan
Highland Council 01463 702281
Sat 6 East Renfrewshire Alan Scott
East Renfrewshire Council 0141 577 3371 Sat 20-Sun 21 Dundee Adam Swan
Dundee Historic Environment Trust 01382 902244
Inverness Alison Tanner
Inverness City Heritage Trust 01463 724384 Glasgow (related events start 15 Sept) Rosie Elliott
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust 0141 221 6061
Sat 6 - Sun 7 Angus Kirsty Dear
Angus Council 01307 473265 Perth & Kinross Sarah Winlow
Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust 01738 477080
Ayrshire Michael Hitchon
Kyle & Carrick Civic Society 01292 619800 Shetland Islands Gwenan Hughes
Shetland Islands Council 01595 744800
Clackmannanshire Susan Mills
Clackmannanshire Council 01259 216913 Sun 21 East Fife & St Andrews Theresa Hughes
Fife Council 08451 555555 xt. 471 813
Sun 7 West Fife & Dunfermline Theresa Hughes
Fife Council 08451 555555 xt.471 813 Sat 27 Edinburgh Stephen Murray
The Cockburn Association 0131 557 8686
Sat 13 Aberdeen Paul Pillath
Aberdeen City Council 01224 522228 Moray Janet Trythall
The Moray Society 01343 543675
Caithness John Duncan
Highland Council 01463 702281 Skye, Wester Ross & Lochaber John Duncan
Highland Council 01463 702281
East Dunbartonshire Don Martin
East Dunbartonshire Council 0141 775 4541 Sat 27-Sun 28 Dumfries and Galloway Catriona Fitzsimon
Solway Heritage 01387 247543
Sat 13 - Sun 14 Falkirk Geoff Bailey
Falkirk Council 01324 503783 Various dates Orkney Sandra Miller
Historic Scotland Rangers Service 01856 841 732
Inverclyde Helen Drummond
Inverclyde Council 01475 715571
North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire Council
Rosaleen Toal
01236 618135 www.doorsopendays.org.uk
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS

SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH CONTENTS

ABERDEEN MILLS, LADES AND NATURAL CHANGE

Chris Croly | Aberdeen City Council AB T AA

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout September AB E T S

Anne Lamb | Banchory Museum | Aberdeenshire Heritage AB E T AA

TIME TREK ARGYLL & BUTE

AS RE C Guided walk with NTS Archaeologist Derek Alexander to the caves

KELSPOKES AND SOUTH BUTE DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

DISCOVERY CYCLE RIDE: THORNHILL OLD WIGTOWN WALK

EW NA Siobhan Ratchford | Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura | 01387 253374

ARCHAEOLOGICAL DAY CYCLE RIDE T AA

Sunday 7th September 09.45 | Dumfries Whitesands | NX970760

EW C Tour the home of the founder of the US Navy.

Lecture by Nat Edwards, John Murray Archive Project Manager, National

Andrew Nicholson | Dumfries and Galloway Council

ABERLADY HERITAGE PROJECT East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008

GAMELSHIEL AND THE WEST END OF DUNBAR PARISH CHURCH PAST

MW NA AB East Lothian Archaeology Week 2008

DIRLETON MEDIEVAL CASTLE T AB S

Wednesday 10th September 15.00 - 16.30 | Dirleton Castle entrance

ARCHAEOLOGY, STORIES, GAMES EDINBURGH

Make a prehistoric pot, be a forensic archaeologist or try our ‘excavate’ E SK AA

Stephen Carter | Headland Archaeology | 0131 467 7705

Val Dean | Cramond Heritage Trust | AOC Archaeology Group | City of

DOORS OPEN DAY

HOLYROOD PARK ARCHAEOLOGY DAY Join us and help us to protect Scotland’s

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

Discovery & Excavation in Scotland

Scottish Archaeology Month! COSTS

Scottish Archaeology Fair £20 Unwaged / Student

Please make your cheque/postal order/money order payable to “The

Registered in Scotland 262056 | Registered chairty no. SCO001723

HOLYROOD ARCHAEOLOGY DAY

PILGRIM BADGES DISPLAY RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE GUIDED TOUR

THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF FIFE

Alice Pearson | Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery

T AA A weekend of over 40 events as part of Fife’s Outdoor Access Festival to

THE SECRET VILLAGE OF BADRYRIE CAITHNESS CASTLE CRUISE

A WALK AT LEARABLE, SUTHERLAND LANARKSHIRE

WILSONTOWN IRONWORKS WANDER Janet Trythall | Secretary of the Civic Committee

FOUR FORTS Orkney Rangers | Historic Scotland

Saturday 27th September The Crannog Centre | 01887 830583

DIRT DETECTIVES AT STANLEY!

WEST LOTHIAN ABERDEEN SCHOOLS

ARCHAEOLOGY DAY ARCHAEOLOGY OF ANIMALS

EDINBURGH CASTLE’S HIDDEN SECRET

Craig Fletcher | Historic Scotland

Learn about behind the scenes at a museum. This new cross-curricula

DOORS OPEN DAYS

Sun 14 Central Fife & Kirkcaldy Theresa Hughes

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