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the North East and the Hudson’s Bay Company
from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries.
Chris Croly | Aberdeen City Council | 01224 621167
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Become an Archaeologist Walk the Kilmartin Glen Come Listen to the Crofters
ARGYLL AND BUTE
Thursday 13th August, 10:00-12:00 | Kilmartin House Saturday 5th September, 14:00-16:00 | Meeting point: Saturday 19th September, 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00
Museum, Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31 8RQ Kilmartin House Museum, Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31 8RQ Meet at West Argyll Forest District offices, Lochgilphead,
The landscape of Argyll and Bute bears testa- West Argyll | Grid ref: PA31 8RS
ment to over 9000 years of human interaction, An opportunity for children and young people with Come along and join Curator/Director Dr Sharon
exploitation and occupation. The relatively an interest in archaeology to have a go at doing it. Webb for a guided walk through the linear ceme- The Forest Heritage Scotland project invites you to
undeveloped beauty of the landscape has The day will include a simulated dig and lots of tery to Temple Wood stone circle. Please wear Come Listen to the Crofters. Hear traditional
allowed the excellent preservation of the archae- other hands on activities. appropriate clothing. Highland folk stories and music at the stunning
ological heritage. Much of the archaeology of The Administrator | Kilmartin House Museum | 01546 510278 The Administrator | Kilmartin House Museum | 01546 510278 venue of Arichonan, deserted township. Enjoy a
the region, from the dramatic Neolithic and museum@kilmartin.org | www.kilmartin.org museum@kilmartin.org | www.kilmartin.org guided walk to the site, traditional spinning and
Bronze Age sites of the Kilmartin Valley to the weaving demonstrations and interactive music and
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famous early Christian sites at Iona and St
Ninians and the dramatic home of the Lords of
Castle Stalker, from the Gaelic, Stalcaire, meaning Hunter or Falconer,
the Isles at Finlaggan, are still visible to even one of many iconic historic remains in Argyllshire.
Discover Bute Landscape Discover what life was like 200 years ago. This is
the most cautious of archaeological explorers Partnership Scheme Guided Walk an outdoor event, please wear appropriate clothing
today. and waterproof footwear. Suitable for children aged
Saturday 12th September, meet 10:00 | Guilford Square, 6+. Forest Heritage Scotland is undertaken by
Paul Duffy Rothesay, Isle of Bute | Grid ref: NS 089 648
Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme Forestry Commission Scotland in partnership with
A guided walk through the landscape of Bute, RCAHMS.
For further information on the archaeology of Argyll and Bute exploring aspects of the rich archaeological her- Jo Thomson | Forest Heritage Scotland | 01546 602 518
contact: itage of the island. joanne.thomson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme promotes direct www.forestheritagescotland.com
Paul Duffy | Discover Bute Landscape Partnership Scheme
involvement in the conservation and enhancement of the natural
0773 088 7110 | discoverbutearchaeology@gmail.com
and built heritage of the region | www.discoverbute.com
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Cowal Archaeological & Historical Society (CAHS) is a good
starting point for anyone who is interested in learning more about T MW SA C
the history and archaeology of the Cowal Peninsula through their A Slice of Life
well-known and respected lecture series and through visiting and Sunday 20th September, 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 |
unearthing ancient sites | www.cowal.org/index.htm Charcoal Making Guided Walk Meeting point: West Argyll Forest District offices,
Kilmartin House Museum is a centre for archaeology and Saturday 12th September. 13:00-17:00 | Meet at Forestry Lochgilphead, West Argyll | Grid ref: PA31 8RS
landscape interpretation established to protect, investigate and
Commission Scotland Glen Nant Nature Reserve car Forest Heritage Scotland invites you to discover
interpret this internationally important archaeological landscape
and the artefacts that have been found here. See the website for park, West Argyll | Grid ref: NN 020 273
what rural life was like at the deserted township of
details of events and workshops | www.kilmartin.org The Forest Heritage Scotland project invites you to Carrick, on the edge of Loch Fyne. Step back in
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discover the industrial history of the forest at Glen time with our Forestry Commission Scotland
Nant Nature Reserve. With our expert investigate Ranger, Jo Thomson. You might even meet a figure
the evidence for charcoal making and see a demon- from the past!
stration of how it was done. We will then take you
to Historic Scotland’s Bonawe Ironworks, where This is an outdoor event, please wear appropriate
the charcoal was used to fuel the furnaces. This is clothing and waterproof footwear. Forest Heritage
an outdoor event please wear appropriate clothing Scotland is undertaken by Forestry Commission
and waterproof footwear. Part of the Forest Scotland in partnership with RCAHMS.
Heritage Scotland Project undertaken by Forestry Jo Thomson | Forest Heritage Scotland | 01546 602 518
Commission Scotland in partnership with joanne.thomson@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
RCAHMS. www.forestheritagescotland.com
Re-launch of the Ardnadam Come along and hear Roddy Regan talk about the
Heritage Trail and the Chapel Site latest archaeological discoveries from the
Kilmartin Glen.
Wednesday 16th & Thursday 17th September | Ardnadam
The Administrator | Kilmartin House Museum
Glen, Chapel Site, Sandbank near Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 01546 510278 | museum@kilmartin.org
Contact organisers below for event information. www.kilmartin.org
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heritage and archaeology of the region, including updates on
excavations, events, lectures, publications and much more. Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura, The Observatory,
AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN www.whithorn.com Rotchell Road, Dumfries, DG2 7SW
Explore the archaeology of Kelburn and Scotland Contact organisers below for event information.
For further information on the archaeology of Ayrshire and Arran
contact: with the aid of archaeologists. This will include a Polmaddy: “Footsteps to the World” Siobhan Ratchford | Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
01387 253374 | Siobhan.ratchford@dumgal.gov.uk
North Ayrshire Museums have information on heritage events and walk that will explore the development of Kelburn
exhibitions going on in North Ayreshire throughout the year. Thursday 20th August, 11:00-13:00 | Forestry www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
Castle from a motte and bailey to a tower house Commission Scotland Polmaddy township car park at
01294 464174 | namuseum@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/ and finally to the castle as it is today. Look at and Castlemaddy Wood | Grid ref: NX 588 878 E AA
handle a selection of different artefacts and learn
Vikingar! Is a ‘Viking Experience’ where you can meet real live what these can tell us about Scotland’s past. This The Forest Heritage Scotland project (undertaken
Vikings and hear about their exploits, adventures and battles.
event should last most of the day. by Forestry Commission Scotland in partnership The Secrets of Grey Mare’s Tail
01475 689777 | vikingar@naleisure.co.uk | www.naleisure.co.uk with RCAHMS) invites you to join the Walking Sunday 13th September, 10:00-16:00 | Grey Mare’s Tail,
Claire Casey | Kelburn Castle & Country Centre
T: 0141 884 7337 | M: 07525 738479
Theatre Company and discover the story of the meeting at car park | Grid ref: NT 186 145
Culzean Archaeology Trail: claire.casey1@btinternet.com ferm-toun of Polmaddy. Imagine how it would have
From prehistory to the present, humans have left
looked nearly 300 years ago. What happened to the
Self-guided Trail T MW SA C village, now in ruins? Where did the people go?
their mark on the landscape. On this upland walk
we will visit an Iron Age fort, Bronze Age cairns
1st-30th September | Leaflet from Country Park Visitor Discover some of Scotland’s lowland history. This
Centre, Culzean Castle and Country Park, near Maybole, and the hiding places of 17th century Covenanters.
Culzean Caves Walk: Guided Walk is an outdoor event, please wear appropriate cloth-
South Ayrshire, KA19 8LE | Grid ref: NS 237 104 This is a reasonably strenuous hill walk, climbing
ing and waterproof footwear.
Saturday 26th September, 10:30 | Meet at: Country Park to over 800 metres, bring waterproofs and walking
Throughout September a series of archaeological Visitor Centre, Culzean Castle and Country Park, near Lucy Hadley | Forest Heritage Scotland | 01671 402420 boots. Booking essential, maximum of 12.
sites will be marked by posters around the Country Maybole, KA19 8LE | Grid ref: NS 237 104 Lucy.hadley@forestry.gsi.gov.uk | www.forestheritagescotland.com
Dan Watson | National Trust for Scotland | 0844 493 2249
Park at Culzean. A leaflet with a map of all the greymare’stail@nts.org.uk | www.nts.org.uk
sites will be available form the Visitor Centre and Join NTS Archaeologist, Derek Alexander, and NTS RE AB
visitors over the month can undertake the self- Ranger, Heather Lowther on a guided visit to the HW AB
guided archaeology trail. Please note: non-NTS caves underneath Culzean Castle and find out Hillforts Walk
members will need to pay to get into the Country about the results of recent excavations there.
Park. Children must be over 8 years old and accompa- Thursday 10th September, 13:00-16:00 | Mote of Mark, Whithorn Lecture
nied by an adult. Booking is essential and made by Meet at Rockcliffe main car park, Rockcliffe | Grid ref: NX
Saturday 19th September, 18:00 | Whithorn Primary
Derek Alexander | National Trust for Scotland | 01655 884400 846 540
culzeancountrypark@nts.org.uk | www.nts.org.uk
telephone on Friday 25th September to the Culzean School, Castlehill, Whithorn, DG8 8PN
Visitor Centre (01655 884400). The walk is free but Join NTS Archaeologist, Derek Alexander, and
The Whithorn Lecture is an annual event held on
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the Saturday close to St Ninian’s Day. This year’s
Country Park. Walking boots are essential as the Dark Age stronghold of Mote of Mark out to the
lecture “The Archaeology of the Bishops of
rocks on the beach are extremely slippery. Helmets Iron Age promontory fort of Castle Point. Booking
Kelburn Castle & Country Centre and head-torches will be provided. required, stout footwear essential.
Whithorn” is given by Peter Yeoman, Head of
Archaeology Day Cultural Resources, Historic Scotland.
Heather Lowther | National Trust for Scotland | 01655 884400 Judy Baxter | National Trust for Scotland | 01556 503702
jbaxter@nts.org.uk | www.nts.org.uk Janet Butterworth | Friends of the Whithorn Trust | 01988 500508
Saturday 19th September, starts 10:00 | Kelburn Castle & culzeancountrypark@nts.org.uk | www.nts.org.uk
enquiries@whithorn.com | www.whithorn.com
Country Centre, Main Office, Largs, KA29 0BE
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and biscuits, conversation and stories. instrument gives fascinating panoramic views over
Catriona Fitzsimon | Solway Heritage | 01387 247543 the town. Viewings are not available when it is
cfitzsimon@solwayheritage.co.uk | www.solwayheritage.co.uk raining in order to preserve this rare historical
instrument. It is reached by a spiral staircase.
Cruck Cottage, Torthorwald Siobhan Ratchford | Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
01387 253374 | Siobhan.ratchford@dumgal.gov.uk
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September, 10:00-16:00
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums
On-street parking for six cars, access to the door for
disabled drop off | Grid ref: NY 032 784 SA C DoD
Fashioned from local materials with traditional
skills, this cottage, like its many lost companions,
was simply constructed on three massive oak
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cruck frames, fastened together with oak pegs.
Thatched, lime-washed and earth-floored, the cot- From Mesolithic shell middens to Iron Age forti-
tage still possesses a hanging lum fireplace con- fications and the remains of industries that
structed from cob. Cruck Cottage was lived in until thrived in living memory, the archaeology of
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the 1960s, and then fell in to disrepair. It was Dundee uncovers the story of Scotland, from its
restored by Solway Heritage in 1990 using the earliest settlers to the present day. In the
same traditional skills and local materials. The Neolithic, stone axes were brought here from
Cottage is now of a great rarity in Scotland. Much Cumbria and a Bronze Age burial was found to
of its maintenance and exciting plans for its future contain beautiful gold ornaments in the Wessex
Lecture: Pills, Potions & Poisons - Kirk Covenant Church are now undertaken by the Cruck Cottage Heritage style. Roman pottery from Gaul was unearthed
Medical Treatments 1700-1850 Association, who look forward to meeting visitors on the Law, and fragments of medieval vessels
Saturday 26th September, 10:00-16:00 | Parking in area
during the weekend, and plying them with tea and from the Low Countries are found in excava-
Friday 25th September, 19:30 | Dumfries Museum & adjacent to church | Grid ref: NX 124 368
home baking. tions throughout the city. Dundee’s position on
Camera Obscura, The Observatory, Rotchell Road, As trouble and religious strife racked Scotland and the Tay Estuary has proved attractive for mil-
Dumfries DG2 7SW Catriona Fitzsimon | Solway Heritage | 01387 247543
noblemen and gentry queued to sign with their lennia.
cfitzsimon@solwayheritage.co.uk | www.solwayheritage.co.uk
This lecture explores the way in which various ill- own blood the National Covenant, protesting Christina Donald
nesses and other conditions were treated in against the rules and regulations being forced on E DoD Dundee City Council
Dumfries and Galloway during the 18th and 19th them, work began on a small kirk. It was the year
centuries by examining contemporary herbals, 1668 and the wee kirk, Kirkmaiden Old Parish For further information on the archaeology of Dundee contact:
apothecaries’ inventories, doctors’ bills and their Church, is still there today, known as Kirk
Hidden Treasures Abertay Historical Society organises public lectures, workshops,
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September, 10:00-17:00 guided tours and other events to promote interest in the history of
written advice to patients. Please book below. Covenant, the southernmost parish in Scotland. It
Abertay and the surrounding area. For information on the
stands on the hill, a mile above the village of Wanlockhead Museum of Lead Mining | From A76 take
Siobhan Ratchford | Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura Society’s publications and events: www.abertay.org.uk
Drummore and is a fascinating place to visit. See a junction for Wanlockhead (B797) 2 miles from Sanquhar.
01387 253374 | Siobhan.ratchford@dumgal.gov.uk
From M74 travelling north take junction 14 and travelling Pictavia Visitor Centre tells the story of Scotland's ancient Pictish
www.dumgal.gov.uk/museums family crypt, gravestones dating back to 1698, the
south take junction 13 | Grid Ref: NS 874 130 tribes. For more information, learning resource materials or advice
pulpit under which a minister is buried, the bell on arranging group visits: www.pictavia.org.uk
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made in 1534 and experience the peace of a place
of worship that has stood as a house of God for Wanlockhead is hidden amongst the Lowther Hills
Scotland’s Rural Past at more than 370 years. in Scotland’s highest village (461m / 1531ft). Bridging Perthshire’s Past
Polmaddy Township Catriona Fitzsimon | Solway Heritage | 01387 247543
Spend a day that’s fun for all the family uncovering Wednesday 9th September, 18:30 | Discovery Point,
cfitzsimon@solwayheritage.co.uk | www.solwayheritage.co.uk treasures, including a real 18th century lead mine Discovery Quay, Dundee, DD1 4XA
Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September, 9:30-16:00
set deep in the hillside. Make your way along vil-
The archaeological work will be undertaken at Polmaddy Lindsay Farquharson will give a talk on “Bridging
township at Castlemaddy Woods | Starting venue TBC, Hallmuir POW Chapel lage paths and tracks to two miners’ cottages and
Perthshire’s Past” an exciting new three year proj-
contact organisers | Grid ref: NX 588 878 see how miners really lived, before exploring the
Saturday 26th September & Sunday 27th September, ect that aims to conserve, enhance and promote
second oldest subscription library in Europe. Enter
A two day Scotland’s Rural Past (www.scotlandsru- 9:00-21:00 | 1 mile SW of Lockerbie off B7076 | Grid ref: 18th century military roads and bridges in
NY 128 791 the Visitor Centre to discover rocks, minerals,
ralpast.org.uk) training course in archaeological Perthshire. Refreshments available from 18:00.
gold, rare gold and silver coins, and mining arte-
survey and recording at the deserted settlement of This very rare chapel (probably the only one in facts; and discover what Homecoming means to Christina Donald | Abertay Historical Society | 01382 432380
Polmaddy. Learn how to identify and understand Scotland) was built by Ukrainian Prisoners of War christina.donald@dundeecity.gov.uk | www.abertay.org.uk
two Wanlockhead Village Band instruments.
archaeological remains, use GPS and photography at Hallmuir Camp, who, in 1947 were sent from T AA
Catriona Fitzsimon | Solway Heritage | 01387 247543
and develop writing skills to record historical Italy to Scotland rather than being handed over to cfitzsimon@solwayheritage.co.uk | www.solwayheritage.co.uk
remains. Work with experienced archaeologists the Russians and a potentially terrifying future.
and surveyors in an informal atmosphere. Suitable The basic building is a simple army hut clad with E AA DoD Animals in Archaeology
for adults. Partially outdoors so appropriate cloth- painted corrugated asbestos cement sheet. The Saturday 19th September, 11:00-14:00 | Museum
ing and waterproof footwear required. This course chapel still presents an authentic Ukrainian interi- Camera Obscura (free admission) Collections Unit, Barrack Street, Dundee, DD1 1PG
is being held at Polmaddy as part of the Forest or, complete with tinsel chandelier, and is still in
Sunday 27th September, 14:00-18:00 | Dumfries Museum Contact organisers below for event information.
Heritage Scotland project. Forest Heritage use by the Ukrainian community, who, since they
Scotland is undertaken by Forestry Commission were not able to return home after the war, stayed & Camera Obscura,The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Christina Donald | Dundee City Council | 01382 432364
Dumfries, DG2 7SW christina.donald@dundeecity.gov.uk
Scotland in partnership with RCAHMS. in Lockerbie and Lochmaben, found work in the www.mcmanus.co.uk/whats-on/lectures.htm
00131 662 1456 | srp@rcahms.gov.uk area, married local girls and brought up their chil- On the topmost floor of the Dumfries Museum is
www.forestheritagescotland.com dren to respect their traditions. Pay a visit for tea the Camera Obscura. This historic astronomical T AA SK AB DoD
01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk Hailes Castle tour by Hepburn
EAST LOTHIAN www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology
Knight in Chain Mail!
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Bounded by miles of beautiful coast line and the
heather-clad Lammermuir hills, East Lothian is Meet at the Castle gate, Hailes Castle, just south west of
rich in archaeological and historical remains Prehistoric Crafts & Discovery Trail Guided Walking Tour of Black East Linton on the A1 | Grid ref: NT 574 757 | Limited
parking area and partial disabled access
and a great place to visit if you like the out- Saturday 5th September, 14:00-17:00 (duration 1 hour) Castle and Green Castle Iron
doors. The coast is also the route for the John Meet at Pressmennan Wood Car Park, Stenton | Limited Age Hillforts A half hour tour of Hailes Castle by a Hepburn
Muir Way, a long distance walk taking in the full parking (no disabled access) knight in chain mail. The knight will take you
Tuesday 8th September, 14:00 & Saturday 12th
coast of East Lothian from Musselburgh to through stories of the Hepburns, the Dunbars, the
Before the dawn of metals and plastics how did September, 10:00 (duration 2 hours) | Meeting point TBC
Dunbar. The Lammermuirs to the south provide Ramsays and the Douglases in addition to the
early people make objects, live and survive in East on booking place (no disabled access)
walkers and wildlife spotters with wide-open sieges of Hailes and Dunbar Castles. Andrew
Lothian? To find out more, book a place on one of A strenuous walking tour (4km) taking in two
spaces where you might wander all day long Spratt (Historic Scotland). Family event suitable
the afternoon sessions. Full details on www.east- magnificent Iron Age hillforts. This is a family
without meeting another soul! With rolling for those aged 5+. Maximum number 15 so book-
lothian.gov.uk/archaeology . East Lothian Council event but please note that this walk is steep in
countryside and a stunning coast, East Lothian ing is required. Part of East Lothian Archaeology
Archaeology Service. Family /Young person event. places and will involve climbing fences. East
has much to offer both the outdoor enthusiast Week (September 5th-12th 2009). Further events
Bring sensible shoes and waterproofs. Maximum Lothian Council Archaeology Service. Bring stout
and heritage explorer, still to be confirmed, see website below..
number 10 so booking is required. Part of East boots, waterproofs, snack and refreshments.
Biddy Simpson Lothian Archaeology Week, further events to be 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
East Lothian Council Maximum number 15 so booking is required. Part www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology
confirmed, see website below. of East Lothian Archaeology Week (September 5th-
To find out more about East Lothian and East Lothian’s heritage
01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk 12th 2009). Further events still to be confirmed, EW RE AB SA C
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology for full programme see webiste below.
go to:
East Lothian Council’s Archaeology Service have information,
events and opportunities for young people and the community to SK AB 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk Create Your Own
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology
get involved: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology or Archaeological Finds!
www.visiteastlothian.org
Monastic Landscapes of the HW AB Friday 11th September, 15:00-16:00 & Saturday 12th
Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society exists to foster an Lothians (12th-16th century) September, 11:00-12:00 | Prestongrange Museum,
interest in archaeology. The Society encourages members to play Morrison’s Haven, Prestonpans
an active part in the discipline: www.eafs.org.uk Saturday 5th September, 19:00 (duration 90 mins) The Soutra Aisle Project
Haddington, East Lothian, venue TBC What type of things do archaeologists find on a
Wednesday 9th September, 19:30-21:00 | Trinity Centre,
Church Street, Haddington, East Lothian (disabled dig? Find out by creating your own models, art-
Abbeys, churches, granges, wells and springs
access) works and crafts to take home. C/o East Lothian
Traprain Treasures together made up the medieval ‘holy landscape’.
Council Museums Service. This is a family event
Derek Hall, Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust An illustrated talk about the excavations and suitable for those aged 5-12. Maximum number 12
Wednesday 2nd September, 19:00-21:00 | Traprain Law and author of the recently published Scottish research that have been undertaken at the
near East Linton | Car park on north side of hill | Grid ref:
so booking is essential for this free workshop.
Monastic landscapes, will be giving a fascinating, medieval hospital at Soutra Aisle, Midlothian by
NT 580749 Contact Prestongrange on 0131 653 2904 to book
illustrated talk describing what effect medieval project director, Dr Brian Moffat. C/o Haddington your child’s place today. Part of East Lothian
From car park to summit, hear about the many holy orders had on the early monastic landscapes and District Amenity Society. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week (September 5th-12th 2009).
facets of Traprain Law. Archaeology and geology of the Lothians. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Archaeology Week (September 5th-12th 2009). Further events still to be confirmed, see website
mixed with a smattering of historic legend. Week, more events to be confirmed, see website. Further events still to be confirmed, see website. below.
Bobby Anderson | East Lothian Countryside Ranger Service 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk 01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology 0131 653 2904 | www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology
01620 827318 | randerson@eastlothian.gov.uk www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology
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Walk the Burgh Boundary of Archaeology of the Garletons Dusk Tour of the Historic Reconstruction of the 8th
Old North Berwick Sunday 6th September, 14:00 & Thursday 10th Village of Stenton Century Aberlady High Cross
September, 10:00 | Meet at Athelstaneford Church (no Saturday 12th September, 11:00 & 14:00 (approx. 90
Saturday 5th September, 10:00 & Wednesday 9th Thursday 10th September, 18:00 (duration 45 mins - 1
disabled access) mins) | Kirk Stables, Main Street, Aberlady
September, 14:00 (duration 90 minutes) | Meet at the hour) | Meeting point TBC on booking place (partial
Glen Golf Course Club House (no disabled access) A strenuous 6km walking tour from Athelstaneford disabled access) A workshop to discuss the progress in this remark-
Taken from the 16th century Burgh Charter, this up onto the Garleton ridge to explore the Garleton Discover Stenton’s long historical past on this able project to erect a reconstruction of the 8th
fairly strenuous guided walking tour takes you Iron Age hillforts and Barney Vaults. Return to guided walk at dusk with Andy Robertson century cross which once stood in the village, and
around the Burgh boundary of Old North Berwick. Athelstaneford, visit the Saltire Centre and view (Archaeology Officer, East Lothian Council). This is perhaps in a monastic settlement. The artwork on
The walk takes you through Glen Golf Course, up the 9th century Battle of Athelstaneford. East a family event. Bring a torch! Maximum number 20 the remaining cross fragment in National
the Mill Burn to the Lodge Grounds, along Law Lothian Council Archaeology Service. This is a so booking is required. Part of East Lothian Museums Scotland bears a strikingly close rela-
Road and the High Street to the Market Cross and family event but please note that it is a strenuous Archaeology Week (September 5th-12th 2009). tionship with that in the illuminated Lindisfarne
the harbour. C/o Joy Dodd (North Berwick walk. Bring stout boots, waterproofs, snack and Further events still to be confirmed, see website. Gospels. C/o Aberlady Conservation Society. Family
Graveyard Research Group/ Friends of North refreshments. Maximum number 20 so booking is event suitable for those aged 15+. Maximum num-
01620 827408 | bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
Berwick Museum). Family event suitable for those required. Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology
ber 20 so booking is required. Part of East Lothian
aged 16+. Bring sensible shoes and waterproofs. (September 5th-12th 2009). Further events still to Archaeology (September 5th-12th 2009). Further
Part of East Lothian Archaeology Week. be confirmed, see website below. Duration 3 hours. EW AB SA C events still to be confirmed, see website below.
Holyrood Park Archaeology Day Wemyss Caves Mini Museum Crail Guided Walk volunteers this year! The reconstructed Weigh
and Guided Walk House and Weavers’ cottage holds a wealth of Fife
Sunday 27th September, 11:00-15:00 | Holyrood Park Sunday 6th September, 14:15 | Crail Museum and
artefacts. For more information visit website.
Education Centre, 1 Queen’s Drive, Holyrood Park, Event runs several times through summer, meet at Heritage Centre, 62-64 Marketgate, Crail, KY10 3TL
Edinburgh, EH8 8HG | Grid ref: NT 272740 www.doorsopendays.org.uk
Wemyss Environmental Centre, dates TBC 14:00 | Discover the fascinating history of Crail on a walk
Discover what life was like during the Iron Age. Wemyss Environmental Centre, Basement Suite, East led by local guides with a wealth of knowledge on E AS DoD
Try your hand at skills from the period including Wemyss Primary School, East Wemyss KY1 4RN (A955) all aspects of local history, folklore and architec-
wattle fencing, bow drilling and fire starting! Join Guided tours of the Caves will take place at 14:15 ture. Expect a few surprising insights into local
a druid for a short guided walk around Holyrood and 15:00. The Centre has interpretational materi- life, past and present. Visit the Museum to find out
Collessie Kirk
Park and meet characters from the past. Suitable als on the Caves and the Wemyss Villages and there more about this ancient Royal Burgh, its kirk, sea- Sunday 6th September, 13:00-17:00 | Centre of Collessie
for all the family. is also a slideshow on ‘The Caves and Time Team’. faring traditions, 200 year old Golfing Society and Village, Fife
Historic Scotland Ranger Service | 0131 652 8150 Mrs Ann Watters | Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society the airfield. Dogs welcome on the walk. (Museum Collessie Kirk, the third ecclesiastical structure on
Hs.rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk 01592 266361 | annwatters@hotmail.com open throughout September, Mon–Sat, 10:00–13:00 this site, sacred since the medieval period, creates
www.wemysscaves.co.uk and Sun 14:00-17:00) a strong landmark in the centre of the picturesque
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E T MW Sue Bradman | Crail Museum and Heritage Centre | 01333 450 869 village. Members of the congregation will welcome
crailmuseumtrust@tiscali.co.uk | www.crailmuseum.org.uk you throughout the afternoon. Free leaflet. For
more information visit the DOD website.
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FIFE www.doorsopendays.org.uk
For further information on the archaeology of Fife contact: Saturday 15th August, 10:30-17:00 & Sunday 16th
Fife Council Museums and Galleries section of the website August, 11:00-16:00 | Leven Promenade, Leven KY8 4PA Opening the Melville House Doocot EW DoD
supplies information on all Fife Council Museums and heritage
sites as well as information on loan boxes and events: Medieval village with period entertainments and Sunday 6th September, 11:00-17:00 | Melville Doocot is
www.fife.gov.uk demonstrations, battle re-enactments, and stalls. on the north side of the A91, just east of the Melville East Wemyss Environment
Lodges Roundabout | Parking is available beside the Education Centre
University of St Andrews runs undergraduate and postgraduate Jackie Kirk | Medieval Methil
archaeology courses through several Schools and many 01334478109 | Medieval.methil@yahoo.co.uk farm track just east of the doocot | Grid ref: NO 302 126
Sunday 13th September, 14:00-16:00 | Basement Suite,
departments, such as History, Classics and Art History: www.Medievalmethil.co.uk Melville House Doocoot was originally a vaulted
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/classics/archaeology/index.shtml East Wemyss Primary School, Main Road, Fife
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wooden potence inside, and to the vaulted base- Mini museum of Wemyss. Photographs of local peo-
ment, dating from when the structure was a wind- ple and places, maps, comprehensive information
Grave Stones: Memorials for Family mill. There are information boards/sheets, and a on the Wemyss Caves, scene of Time Team excava-
History, Kirkcaldy Civic Society guide will be present to try to answer questions. tions in 2004. For more information and event list-
ings visit the DOD website.
Saturday 29th August - Sunday 4th October | Drop in Dr Paula Martin | Cupar and North Fife Preservation Society
01334 840241 | paula@arnydie.demon.co.uk www.doorsopendays.org.uk
event on Saturday 5th September, 11:00-16:30 |
www.melvilledoocot.co.uk
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Family tree research can mean visiting graveyards
looking for clues to your ancestors. This exhibition
Old Parish Kirk Guided Walk
features local graveyards. Members of the Society
Newport-on-Tay Guided Walk Sunday 13th September, guides will be available at Old
will offer guidance on how to interpret the symbol- Sunday 6th September, meet 14:15 for 14:30 start | Meet Parish Kirk 13:00-16:00 | Old Parish Kirk, Kircaldy
ism of memorials. at Blyth Hall, Newport On Tay, Cupar Rd / Blyth St, Fife Trace the history of Kirkcaldy through the
Carroll Foggo | Fife Council Guided walk of the highlights of this town, includ- provosts and well know characters buried in this
01592 583213 | kirkcaldy.museum@fife.gov.uk ing the Thomas Telford harbour, the beautiful graveyard; people like Baillie Robert Philp who set
www.fifedirect.org.uk/museums drinking fountain and the grounds of Tayfield up schools for poor children in Kirkcaldy and find
House. Car parking at Blyth St (in front of Blyth out who fought the last duel in Scotland! For more
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Hall) or Scott St (behind Blyth Hall). For more information and event listings visit website.
information and event listings visit website. www.doorsopendays.org.uk
Graveyard Walkabout www.doorsopendays.org.uk
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Parish Kirk, Kirkwynd, Kirkcaldy | Grid ref: 275 920 MAC: Fife’s Mobile Museum
A guided tour examining the gravestones of impor- Fife Folk Museum: Sunday 13th September, 11:00-17:00 | Town House,
tant people in the area. The tour looks at the infor- The History of Rural Fife Kirkcaldy
mation contained on these monuments, including
Sunday 6th September, 10:30-16:30 | Fife Folk Museum, Come on board for a fun and educational experi-
the inscriptions and the kinds of stone used.
© Paula Martin
The Weigh House, High Street, Ceres | Public car park ence for all ages! “Blackouts, Bombs and Bananas”
Mrs Ann Watters | Kirkcaldy Civic Society behind museum. Access via footbridge through museum See World War Two through the eyes of a child. For
01592 266361 | annwatters@hotmail.com garden and across the old pack-horse bridge. Turn left to
www.kirkcaldycivicsociety.co.uk more information visit the DOD website.
museum entrance on left.
www.doorsopendays.org.uk
The Melville Doocot (dovecote) was originally built as a windmill around EW AA In one of Fife’s most picturesque museum build-
1700, but at some unknown date it was converted to a doocot. The structure ings you can see local crafts demonstrated and be E DoD
is under the care of the Cupar and North Fife Preservation Society
shown the history of rural Fife by very special local
Merchants House and Laws Close the hospitium to the friary. See the original 17th Abbott House Open Day A guided walk by Fife Coast and Countryside Trust
Open Day century bell rescued from the Town House. For to the site of Green Nap Farm, situated within
Sunday 20th September, 10:00-17:00 | 12 Maygate,
more information visit the DOD website. Craigluscar Community Woodland, and to the Iron
Sunday 13th September, 11:00-15:00 | 339-343 High Dunfermline, Fife
www.doorsopendays.org.uk Age fort on Craigluscar Hill. The farm is an exam-
Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife Dating from the 12th century this is the oldest ple of the ruined rural settlements which are cur-
A building of exceptional interest. Originally a E DoD complete building in Dunfermline. It has been a rently being recorded throughout Scotland as part
merchant’s house of the 16th century, it was heritage centre since 1995. Two floors of displays of the Scotland’s Rural Past project.
enlarged in the 17th and altered in the 18th and vividly depict the history of Dunfermline and
Rosyth Castle Open Day Scotland as told through its people. Lovely herb
19th. The building contains splendid wall and ceil- The event will include a display of the methods, the
ing paintings of the late 16th century and fine pan- Sunday 20th September, 13:00-17:00 | Rosyth, follow garden to enjoy. For more information visit the work already completed. The walk will conclude
signs to Europarc Ferry Terminal | The castle is by DOD website.
elling and plasterwork of the late 17th century, with a visit to the Iron Age fort on Craigluscar Hill
terminal roundabout
some covering and protecting earlier decoration. www.doorsopendays.org.uk where shielings have been identified. For informa-
The building has been carefully restored by the Once an island in the Firth of Forth, the late 15th E DoD tion on the event or on how to get involved with
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust. Exhibition room century Rosyth Castle was enveloped by the the intiative contact Alan Calder.
and garden available. Visit the DOD website. Rosyth Dockyard early in the 20th century. Access Alan Calder | Dunfermline Heritage Community Projects, Edinburgh
www.doorsopendays.org.uk
to the main hall on the first floor created in 2007 Craigluscar: An Archaeological Field Society and Fife Coast and Countryside Trust
by the owners Scarborough /Muir Group greatly Archaeological Landscape 01383 723523 | alancalder@btinternet.com
DoD enhances the visitor experience. For more informa- www.dunfermlineheritage.org
Saturday 26th September, 14:00 | Craigluscar Community
tion and event listings visit the DOD website. Woodland, Dunfermline | Meet in Community Woodland E SK MW SA C
Museum of Communication www.doorsopendays.org.uk car park, by water tanks, to west of Craigluscar House
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courses for adults and children. This A-listed masterpiece is one of the top six clas-
GMRC | 0141 276 9300 sical churches in the UK and modelled on St.
Martin-in-the-Fields in London. It was superbly
AB SK DoD An engraving representing the view of the Bishop's Palace, also known as the Bishop’s Castle, Glasgow. The earliest fortifications on the site probably date to
restored by GBPT as Glasgow’s Centre for Scottish the 12th century. The Castle is thought to have been occupied until the reformation in the 16th century when Archbishop Beaton fled to France in 1560.
Culture and hosts the popular Doors Open Day
Glasgow’s Built Heritage Conservation Hub, where a range of heritage
2009 Festival organisations are on hand to offer information and
East End Heritage Trail (Part 1) East End Heritage Trail (Part 2)
advice on the built environment. Exhibition on Saturday 19th September, 14:00 | The Mercat Cross, Sunday 20th September, 14:00 | People’s Palace and
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September | Various Glasgow Cross, Glasgow Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT
locations across metropolitan Glasgow Wilberforce’s Abolition of Slavery Act explores the
role of slavery in Glasgow’s mercantile past and its The Calton element of this brand new trail will pro- The Bridgeton element of this brand new trail will
For the 20th year, this fantastic and very popular influence on the city’s street names and buildings. vide a map of over 30 listed buildings, including take about an hour and a half to walk and will
event will give you the opportunity to celebrate There will be a variety of live musical events their history and exquisite architectural designs. include another 30 treasures such as the
Glasgow’s buildings, its streets, its parks and its throughout the weekend as well as tours and talks. Taking about 2 hours and including the People’s Greenhead Works, Templeton’s Tullis Street
people. Enjoy free guided walks, or pick an area Fantastic food available downstairs in Cafe Source Palace and Doulton Fountain, through St Andrew’s Memorial Garden, the Olympia Cinema, the iconic
and wander, exploring our amazing architectural with numerous Doors Open Day ‘specials’. in the Square, the Barras, Abercromby Street Umbrella at the cross and another 25 impressive
history. There will also be events during the pre- Wheelchair access to the gallery is limited. cemetery and another 25 hidden gems. buildings and monuments.
ceding week associated with the built environ-
ment; these may include talks, practical demon- E T RE DoD www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com
Gordon Sleight | Historic Assynt | 01571 855207 *In a field near Birnie. Leave Elgin on the A941; on the edge of Elgin,
Gordon@gsleight.freeserve.co.uk INVERCLYDE take the road west for Dallas, Thomshill and the golf course. Heading
for Thomshill, drive past the turn-off to Birnie Kirk and take the next
ORKNEY
right, opposite a small cottage (Barholm). If you reach Thomshill,
SK AB SA C you’ve gone too far. Just before some trees on the right, turn right into
The archaeology of Clyde Muirshiel Regional the field and park by the Portakabin, IV30 8SU, grid ref: NJ 2099 5847.
With their rich heritage, distinctive traditions
Park, Invercyde tells the story of many of Parking in the field, maps available from Elgin Museum. and culture, and hauntingly beautiful scenery,
Yarrows: The Other Side Scotland’s most significant transformations. Its the Orkney Islands are undoubtedly amongst
Dr Fraser Hunter | National Museums Scotland | 0131 247 4053
Saturday 26th September, 13:00 | Meeting Point: earliest remains date back almost 4,000 years to f.hunter@nms.ac.uk | www.nms.ac.uk/ironage_scotland Scotland’s most outstanding attractions. Their
Thrumster House, KW1 5TX the ‘Beaker’ people whose round hut dwellings unique range of ancient monuments dating
A short walk to the Thrumster Garden Broch to have been found at Loch Thom and EX SA C back 5,000 years - including the Neolithic vil-
view the Yarrows Hills and look at a very early Garshangen. The Park boasts several Iron Age lage of Skara Brae, Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
excavation. Then to the east side of Yarrows Loch hillforts such as Castle Hill, while later, follow- Altyre Estate Open Day and the two henge monuments, The Ring of
to visit sites outwith the Yarrows Trail, beginning ing the Roman invasion, Whitemoss Fort was Brodgar and The Standing Stones of Stenness,
established at Bishopston to guard the western Saturday 26th September, 10:00-17:00 | Altyre Estate, are recognised by UNESCO as The Heart of
at the North Yarrows Cottage and including the Forres, Moray, IV36 2SH | NJ 021549 | Follow signs for
recently excavated Battle Moss stone rows, flank of the Antonine Wall. During the Norman Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site.
DOD from A940 and park as directed
McCole’s Castle and other remains. era, heavily fortified castles were built by noble-
men, the most spectacular in the area being Doors Open Day at the Altyre Estate, Forres. Elaine Clarke
Islay MacLeod | Yarrows Heritage Trust | 01955 651387 Altyre is an ancient estate set in beautiful wood-
Islay.macleod@btinternet.com
Duchal Castle, while, more recently, the Park World Heritage Site Ranger Service
was the site of many of the mills and factories land. The traditional seat of the Cumming Clan and
MW which assured Scotland a major place in the the estate is still managed by the family. Of partic-
history of the industrial innovations of the last ular archaeological interest are the Ogham Stone For further information on the archaeology of Orkney contact:
at Duffus Parish (RCAHMS Canmore: NJ 05NW 34) Orkney College UHI offers postgraduate courses in archaeology
centuries.
A Walk to Caird’s Cave Elspeth Durkin NJ 038544 and the ruined Medieval kirk (RCAHMS
with an emphasis on practical fieldskills. Details of the courses
can be found in the Arts and Social Sciences sections of the
Saturday 26th September, 14:00 (time TBC) | Meet at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park Canmore: NJ05NW 32) NJ 035554. website, Orkney College UHI, East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney,
Rosemarkie Beach car park | Grid ref: NH 737 577 KW15 1LX | T: 01856 569000 | www.uhi.ac.uk
Janet Trythall | Civic Committee, The Moray Society | 01343 543675
People have used caves from the earliest prehis- curator@elginmuseum.co.uk (state FAO: Janet Trythall)
Archaeology Day World Heritage Site Ranger Service offers a free education
service to schools, colleges and community groups to promote
toric period in Scotland. We will walk along the
Sunday 27th September, 13:00-15:00 | Cornalees Bridge EW SA C DoD understanding of the natural, cultural and historic environment of
beach from Rosemarkie, to look at Caird’s Cave, Orkney. For details of events and activities contact:
Centre, Loch Thom, Near Inverkip, PA16 9LX
one of the many caves along the Moray Firth World Heritage Site Ranger Service, c/o Skara Brae, Sandwick,
Grid ref: NS 246 721
shore. Find out more about people’s occupation of Orkney, KW16 3LR | T: 01856 841732
caves, and Caird’s Cave with its evidence of Iron Come and see an Archaeology style ‘dig’, try your www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/learning/ranger.htm
Age bone-working and much later use by the hand at our ‘practise’ pits or use ancient technolo- Cuween Tomb
Travelling Folk. Contact us because route is tidal. gy. We shall have several different kinds of activi-
ties for people to ‘try their hand at’, including pot- Sunday 6th September, 14:00 | Cuween Tomb, Finstown,
Susan Kruse | ARCH (Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands) Firth
01997 421171 | ARCHhighland@googlemail.com tery and hand weaving. Content aimed at families.
Elspeth Durkin | 01505 614 791 |elspeth.durkin@clydemuirshiel.co.uk
Orkney is well known for its Neolithic history and
AB EW SA C YAC Judy McReady | 01475 521 458 | www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk archaeology. For one afternoon only the Ranger
rangers.cornalees@clydemuirshiel.co.uk Service will be offering a guided tour of this site.
300 Years of “Living On The Edge” Please meet at the site.
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Sandra Miller | Historic Scotland Ranger Service | 01856 841 732
in Upper Strathconon: Exploring a orkneyrangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Fascinating Multi-period Landscape MORAY
Sunday 4th October, meet 11:00 | The event is based on T MW SA C
Scardroy in the very upper part of Strathconon, 17 miles For further information on the archaeology of Moray contact:
west of Marybank, Ross-shire | Meet at the large car park The Moray Society run a programme of winter lectures and
at the end of the public road | Grid ref: NH 227 519 summer outings. Among other activities the Society provides a Wideford Tomb
pool of volunteers for local digs as well as voluntary staffing for
Two fascinating walks (6km and 2-4km) will be led the Elgin Museum: www.elginmuseum.org.uk Sunday 6th September, 14:00 | Wideford Tomb, St Ola
by members of the North of Scotland Archaeology
Celts and Romans at Birnie is an online educational resource Orkney is well known for its Neolithic history and
Society (NOSAS) who are researching the history based on excavations carried out at Birnie by National Museums archaeology. For one afternoon only the Ranger
and recording the archaeology of the once well Scotland over the years. This work has done much to cast light on
Scotland’s Iron Age: www.nms.ac.uk/ironage_scotland
Service will be offering a guided tour of each of
populated glen of Strathconon. Both walks last 3
this site. Please meet at the site.
hours and intended for different physical abilities.
A free exhibition on the findings of the Strath- Sandra Miller | Historic Scotland Ranger Service | 01856 841 732
Village Hall, Milton for the whole day and all are Sunday 13th September, adult tours 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 T MW SA C
welcome. Part of Highland Archaeology Festival. and 16:00; kids’ tours at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, plus
Contact organisers for more details. hands-on activities for kids all day long | Near Birnie*
The Ring of Brodgar, part of The Heart of
Meryl Marshall | North of Scotland Archaeological Society (NOSAS) Visit the excavations of an Iron Age and Pictish Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site
01349 861824 | Meryl.marshall@tesco.net | www.nosas.co.uk site at Birnie. Previous digs have found evidence of
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world, including two hoards of Roman coins. Hear
about developments on this exciting site.
Discover virtual underwater archaeology in a mini- ‘viewing’ as they work. Further information will be Borders Heritage Week:
PERTH AND KINROSS tank. With mask and snorkel, only the face and available on the day at the Castle Semple Visitor
hands get wet! Record objects and draw underwa-
Unlocking Our Heritage
Centre (10:00-17:00). The Watch Tower at the
Perth and Kinross, the Heartland of Scotland, ter. For ages 7+. Visitor Centre will be open to the public on both Various venues and locations
contains a rich and varied archaeological her- Ms Barrie Andrian | The Scottish Crannog Centre | 01887 830583 days in the afternoons (14:00-16:00) but may pres- The first annual Borders Heritage Week
itage. The archaeology of the area includes a info@crannog.co.uk | www.crannog.co.uk ent some accessibility issues, contact organisers. (September 19th-27th) kicks off this year! Further
wealth of prehistoric monuments, such as stone Elspeth Durkin | Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park | 01505 614 791 information from our website.
circles, burial mounds and hillforts; the legacy SK
elspeth.durkin@clydemuirshiel.co.uk | www.clydemuirshiel.co.uk Chris Bowles | Scottish Borders Council | 01835 826 622
of the Roman occupation, including the earliest Christopher.bowles@scotborders.gov.uk
land frontier in Roman Britain; and the enig- Innes Bhuidhe: E EX MW DoD SA C www.scottishbordersheritage.co.uk
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Saturday 19th September, 13:30 | Meet outside the SCOTTISH BORDERS
Steven Timoney, Outreach Officer, Perth and AS AA DoD
Breadalbane Folklore Centre, Killin, Loch Lomond & The
Kinross Heritage Trust
Trossachs National Park, Breadalbane, FK21 8XE From the Mesolithic to our recent industrial
For further information on the archaeology of Perth and Kinross Innis Bhuidhe (Yellow Island) is the clan McNabs past, the archaeology of the Scottish Borders is Easter Hill Earthwork Climb
contact: Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust provides and burial ground. Within a walled enclosure are the a rich and unique resource. The Borders her- Saturday 5th September, 13:30 | Leaderfoot Viewpoint,
promotes high quality opportunities for the conservation,
graves of the clan chiefs with ordinary members of itage is a frontier heritage. The region has long off A68, 4.5 miles South of Earlston | Meet at South end
enhancement and promotion of the historic environment of Perth been at the crossroads of British History; the
the clan buried outside. Burials have possibly been of the 18th century Old Drygrange Bridge, the middle
and Kinross. The Trust offers many services including online
information and publications and their outreach activities include taking place from medieval period. James McNab Iron Age kings used its hills for their citadels, bridge between the Leaderfoot Viaduct and the A68 road
the popular Perthshire Archaeology Month which takes place in of McNab will give a guided tour of the island the Romans marched its length and breadth, bridge, TD6 9DF | Grid ref: NT 575346
June: www.pkht.org.uk the Angles made it the heartland of
which is accessed from the Falls of Dochart Bridge. SAM Walk crossing R. Tweed and Gattonside road
Stout shoes recommended. Northumbria, medieval kings and armies to Leaderfoot Farm and very stiff climb up to the
pushed and pulled against an ever shifting bor- earthwork on the south side of Easter Hill. This is
Strathearn Environs and MW DoD der and reivers ruled by horse and sword. The the middle earthwork on the Gattonside Ridge. We
Royal Forteviot Dig Open Day mark left by this human story is represented in climbed up to Chester Knowe in 2008 and hope to
Sunday 16th August, 10:00-16:00 | In the fields south of Pots: Get Creative with Clay! almost 15,000 sites and monuments waiting to tackle Camp Knowe in 2010. On returning to
Forteviot Village, Perthshire | Grid ref: NO 052 172 Sunday 20th September, 11:00-16:00 | Scottish Crannog be explored. Leaderfoot Viewpoint (and parked cars) we make
Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay, Perthshire, PH15 2HY Christopher Bowles our way to Newstead Village Hall for tea and bis-
The Strathearn Environs and Royal Forteviot Scottish Borders Council
(SERF) project will be continuing excavations of a Get creative with clay! Discover ancient pottery cuits (donation requested) about 15.30.
remarkable complex of prehistoric and early finds and firing methods based on pot evidence Donald Gordon | The Trimontium Trust | 01896 822651
For further information on the archaeology of Scottish Borders
secretary_trimontium@btinternet.com | www.trimontium.org.uk
medieval remains, which were first identified from from Crannogs. Explore the basics of making coil contact:
www.curlesnewstead.org.uk
the air as cropmarks. This year’s investigation will pots and pit firing in this hands-on event. Countryside and Heritage Service of Scottish Borders Council
works to develop public interest in, and awareness of, the historic
continue to focus on one of the henge-like enclo- Ms Barrie Andrian | The Scottish Crannog Centre | 01887 830583 Scottish Borders through the development of informative HW SA C
sures, which has proved so far to have early prehis- info@crannog.co.uk | www.crannog.co.uk publications and greater access to historic sites:
toric origins as well as evidence of later prehistoric www.scottishbordersheritage.co.uk
and medieval reworkings. Further excavations will AS Walk ‘n’ Talk
The Trimontium Trust runs a series of activities for members and
also take place at the Pictish cemetery, exploring a the general public including lectures and outings: Sunday 20th September, 14:00-17:00 | Parish Church of
large rectangular enclosure that is surrounded by RENFREWSHIRE www.trimontium.org.uk Lyne and Manor, Peebles. EH45 9JH | Grid ref: NT 1918
barrows and unenclosed graves. Peeblesshire Archaeological Society offers the a range of 4050 (approx. 4.5 miles west of Peebles on A72)
activities that allows members to ‘get out of your armchair’ and A series of guided walks centred on Lyne Church,
Tessa Poller | Department of Archaeology, University of Glasgow For further information on the heritage of Renfrewshire contact:
become involved in local archaeology:
0141 330 2991 | 0141 330 5690 | t.poller@archaeology.gla.ac.uk Renfrewshire Local History Forum acts as an umbrella including the recently conserved Adam and Eve
www.peeblesarchsoc.org.uk/index.htm
www.gla.ac.uk/departments/archaeology/research/projects/serf/ organisation for all the societies in the county which have an
stone, Early Christian graves on Abbey Knowe, and
interest in history and heritage. As well as acting as a link
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lectures: http://rlhf.info/news.php ry talk in the church. Part of Borders Heritage
Week.
Sandpit Archaeology Bob Knox | Peeblesshire Archaeological Society | 01721 722203
Sunday 6th September, 12:00-14:00 | Scottish Crannog Castle Semple Centre Open Day robknox@9glenrd.freeserve.co.uk | peeblesarchsoc.org.uk
Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay, Perthshire, PH15 2HY
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September | Castle Semple T EW SA C
Try your hand at trowelling for clues to the past. Centre, Lochlip Road, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4EA
Learn how to record your finds and what to do
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the mills and factories of this time like Hallside Steelworks, pictured,
MW AA E T SK remain in the landscape as disused shells, while others disappeared like
For further information on the archaeology of South Lanarkshire Wilsontown Ironworks, buried beneath the South Lanarkshire forest
contact:
Scott Clan Gathering: The Muster SHETLAND South Lanarkshire Museums provide a great way to explore the
past of this region. Information on the museums and their events
Saturday 26th September, 10:00-16:30 | South Bowhill
and collections can be found through the Glasgow Museums STIRLING
Field, Bowhill, Selkirk, TD7 5ES website: www.glasgowmuseums.com
For further information on the archaeology of Shetland contact:
A gathering for Borders families of all names, clans Shetland Museum and Archives organises various events and Stirling and its hinterland have played a key
provides supports through their ‘Heritage Hub’ to a volunteer- Forestry Commission Scotland provide opportunities and advice
and allegiances, hosted by the Scotts of Buccleuch. on exploring the natural and archaeological landscape of role in the story of Scotland since the first
based membership of Shetland’s heritage community as well as
Featuring demonstrations of traditional sports; a housing numerous collections and archives: Scotland: www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland hunter gatherers travelled up the River Forth
re-enactment of the historic Carterhaugh Ba’ www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk almost 7000 years ago, through medieval times
Forest Heritage Scotland is a project is a partnership between
Game; a literary marquee to showcase the best of Shetland Amenity Trust work to protect, improve and enhance when the Royal Court was at Stirling Castle,
Forestry Commission Scotland and the Royal Commission on the
modern and traditional Borders writing and arts; many aspects of Shetland’s heritage. The Trust provides many Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland, which aims to right up to modern times. It lies at a crossroads
crafts and local foods; a genealogy marquee with opportunities to learn about Shetland’s natural and archaeological enhance knowledge and inspire exploration of the heritage sites where influences from north and south, east
heritage through research and outreach initiatives: on the national forest estate. The FHS website gives information
experts showing how to trace ancestry; music; clan www.shetland-heritage.co.uk/amenitytrust/ and west meet and where people have left
on around 50 locations in Scotland to explore yourself or take part
parades and a whole host of other entertainments. in community archaeology activities: behind their burial cairns and forts, castles and
Part of Borders Heritage Week. www.forestheritagescotland.com cemeteries and lots more.
Helen Currie | Buccleuch Heritage Trust / Buccleuch Estates Gunnister Man Lorna Main
01750 22204 | hcurrie@buccleuch.com | bht@buccleuch.com Archaeology Officer, Stirling Council
www.bowhill.org Exhibition and Events
Saturday 12th September - Sunday 1st November Wilsontown Ironworks: For further information on the archaeology of Stirling contact:
St Abb’s Archaeology Open Day Shetland Museum and Archives, Hay’s Dock, Lerwick, Beneath the Grass Stirling Smith Museum is the home of a significant collection of
Shetland, ZE1 0WP rare and unique artefacts, spanning centuries of Scottish, British
Saturday 26th September, 10:00-16:00 | St Abb’s Head Sunday 13th September, 14:00-16:00 | Wilsontown, and World history: www.smithartgallery.demon.co.uk
National Nature Reserve Visitor’s Centre, Northfield, In 1951 men digging peats in Northmavine, Ironworks, Heathland Forest, Forth, South Lanarkshire |
Eyemouth, Scottish Borders TD14 5QF (on main road, Shetland discovered a body. Although little of his Grid ref: NS 950565 | Join the A801 from Junction 4 of
B6438 into St Abb’s) | Access to meeting point at Visitor remains survived his clothing and belongings did. the M8. Proceed south to the A706 and follow this road
Centre by car, then a 10min walk to harbour and a 40min towards Lanark. Take the B7016 north of Forth and follow Ardess Hidden History Trail,
From the style of these we know the man died
walk along coast path with steep slopes to kirk site around 1700. The mystery of the Gunnister Man signs for Wilsontown. Ben Lomond: Self-guided Trail
Join the National Trust for Scotland and Headland remains - who was he? What was he doing in the Take a walk around Wilsontown Ironworks and 1st - 30th September | Leaflet available dispenser
Archaeology to explore the archaeology of St Abb’s peat hells? Why was he not buried in a graveyard meet costumed characters from the past. This live- beside: NTS Ranger Centre, Ardess Lodge,
on the Berwickshire coast. Have a go at surveying and how did he die? For the first time since their ly and funny guided tour is sure to entertain you Rowardennan, Drymen, G63 0AR | Grid ref: NS 367 029
and recording or enjoy a historic guided walk. discovery in 1951 the clothing and belongings of as we hear all about how the Wilsons are getting In your own time explore the subtle archaeological
Maritime electronic survey of St Abbs Harbour. the Gunnister Man will be on display in Shetland, on with their innovative Ironworks from some of remains along this short trail among the oak
Sessions at 10:00 and 14:00. Meet at Visitor on loan from the National Museums of Scotland. the people who lived and worked there. Suitable for woodlands on the lower slopes of Ben Lomond. The
Centre. Survey of medieval earthworks on St Abb's Visit this fascinating exhibition and participate in all the family, come along and experience living trail leaflet can be picked up on site or can be
head (Kirk site). Sessions at 13:00 and 14:00. Meet a range of free events. history! downloaded from the NTS web site page for Ben
at Visitor’s Centre. Guided walks of the historic Kirsty Clark | Shetland Museum and Archives | 01595 695057 Emma Stewart | Forestry Commission Scotland | 01698 222205 Lomond: www.nts.org.uk/Property/11/
headland throughout the day. Meet at Visitor’s info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk emma.stewart@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Alastair Eckersall | National Trust for Scotland | 0844 493 2217
Centre. Book below or pop in during the day. www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk benlomond@nts.org.uk | www.nts.org.uk
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Galson Village from the Iron Age to the present that overlooks Fintry, so that means a bit of a Drop in afternoon for children and families at the
day and the events that inspired the community climb to get there, but at a leisurely pace with a Palace. Try out historical skills, learn about
to buy the estate. few stops along the way. Bring walking boots, Medieval history and how people lived in the past
Julie Sievewright | Countryside Ranger lunch and weatherproof clothing. and hear from a costumed performer about life
01851 810825 | www.galsontrust.com Douglas Flynn | Stirling Council | 01786 442439 under the Stuart Kings.
flynnd@stirling.gov.uk | www.stirling.gov.uk/countryside Ian Lewis | Historic Scotland Ranger Service | 01506 842065
Dun Eistean, Western Isles features in this year’s SAM HS.Rangers@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
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SAM FOR SCHOOLS! trying out some Iron Age recipes, surveying
your playground or burying a ‘time-capsule’ for
future archaeologists to find - there are many
exciting ways to have fun with archaeology in
Scotland...
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DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY topsoil sifting - perhaps you will make an exciting The Hamilton Story / Film Screening:
find? The Mausoleum: Caledonian Pottery Excavation
Time Detectives Suitable for P4 to S2. Curricular areas: People, past Schools Facilitated Sessions Every Thursday in September at 14:00 | Low Parks
30th September, 10:30-12:00, 12:30-14:00 (two sessions events and societies, and People, place and envi- Museum, 129 Muir Street, Hamilton, ML3 6BJ
of 90 minutes each) | Caerlaverock Castle, Glencaple, Throughout September, half day and full day sessions
ronment. The archaeological hands-on activities
Dumfries, DG1 4RU | Grid ref: NY 025 656 Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum, 129 Muir To celebrate Scottish Archaeology Month, we will
are a good Opportunity for personal achievement Street, Hamilton, ML3 6BJ
outside the classroom. Guided tours of the site are be screening the short 20-minute film commis-
Become a time detective and explore the castle
free. Schools have to provide their own transport. Dip into Hamilton’s rich and exciting past, you can sioned for the Caledonian Pottery project, part of
with an archaeologist to discover clues that tell us
choose to dig deep into Hamilton’s history, learn the M74 Completion Public Archaeology pro-
how the castle was built and how it has changed Laura Bennison | National Museums Scotland
0131 247 4435 | l.bennison@nms.ac.uk about the ancestral seat of the Hamilton family, gramme. In one of the largest single excavation
over time. Handle artefacts and find out about life
www.nms.ac.uk/education_activities/celts_and_romans_at_birnie.aspx visit the magnificent mausoleum and find out projects in Europe, a team of archaeologists exca-
at Caerlaverock through the ages.
about the secrets hidden within this historic land- vated sites along the route of the new motorway
Education Unit | Historic Scotland SK EX AB SA C mark. Suitable for all year groups Primary, link. The Caledonian Pottery was one of the three
0131 668 8793 / 8736 | hs.education@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/education_unit Secondary and Higher Education largest sites to be excavated and revealed pottery
Rhona McKinnon | South Lanarkshire Council
production on a massive scale. The film presents
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www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk excavation, and has the archaeologists describing
Archaeologists at Work the finds and features they have unearthed. It’s
EDINBURGH What is a Museum? sure to be an eye-opener! No need to book.
Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, Wednesday 23rd &
Thursday 24th September, 10:00-12.30 | Historic
Schools Facilitated Sessions Aileen Meechan | South Lanarkshire Council
01698 453235 | aileen.meechan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Holyrood Park Archaeology Month Scotland, Stanley Mills, Stanley, Perthshire, PH1 4QE | Throughout September, also available terms 2 & 3, www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Grid ref: NO 11345 32833 morning and afternoon sessions available | Low Parks
September 2009 | Historic Scotland Ranger Service, Museum, 129 Muir Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire,
Holyrood Park Education Centre, 1 Queens Drive , Pupils become time detectives and discover the evi- ML3 6BJ | Hunter House Museum, Maxwellton Rd, East
Going Potty!
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG dence that helped archaeologists piece together the Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 3LW | The John Hastie Museum, Archaeology Workshop
Holyrood Archaeology Month will give school stu- mills’ past. Working in a team, learning archaeo- Threestanes Road, Strathaven, ML10 6EB Sunday 20th September, 13:00-14:30 | Hunter House
dents the opportunity to discover some of the logical skills and using real archaeological equip- Museum, Maxwellton Road, Calderwood, East Kilbride,
ment, pupils discover more about the top floor of Where do museums and galleries collections come
secrets of the fascinating past of this great land- from? What happens to the finds from an excava- G74 3LW
scape in the heart of the capital. They’ll find out the Bell Mill and help record the features in it
before presenting their findings. tion? Learn about behind the scenes at a museum. As part of Scottish Archaeology Month we are
how man developed the land during the Iron Age, This new cross curricula session will give you and offering you the chance to be an archaeologist for
and hear what life was like during this defining Fiona Davidson | Historic Scotland | 01738 828 268
your class a fascinating new insight into the world an afternoon. You’ll handle real finds from the
Fiona.davidson@scotland.gsi.gov.uk | www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
period in Scotland’s history by meeting characters of museums. We’ll look at collecting, cataloguing, Caledonian Pottery excavation in Rutherglen, a
from it and trying out the skills and crafts they SK AB SA C conservation, objects handling, displays and nationally-important site, and learn how to piece
used. descriptive text. In fact, all the skills and knowl- together evidence in some archaeological detective
Holyrood Park is packed full of archaeological sites edge your class needs to help you create your very work. Suitable for ages 8-12yrs.
dating back thousands of years; there are well over own museum in your classroom. Adaptable to most
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE historic topics, this session actively involves every-
Aileen Meechan | South Lanarkshire Council
100 within its boundaries. These include Arthur's 01355 261261 | www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Seat, one of four hill forts dating from around 2000 one in your class. Suitable for P1 to P7. Booking
years ago, a prehistoric farmstead of scooped circu- Our Castles: Facilitated Museum required.
lar hut, east of Dunsapie Crag, and the remains of Based & Outreach Sessions for Rhona McKinnon | South Lanarkshire Council
medieval and later rig-and-furrow cultivation. Early Years Groups 01698 453227 | Rhona.McKinnon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Nathan Bryceland | Historic Scotland Ranger Service Throughout September | Low Parks Museum, 129 Muir
0131 625 8150 | Nathan.bryceland@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, ML3 6BJ | Hunter
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/rangerservice House Museum, Maxwellton Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow,
The Romans:
G74 3LW | The John Hastie Museum, Threestanes Road, Schools Facilitated Sessions
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Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, ML10 6EB | Or outreach Throughout September, also available during term 2 and
available in your own classroom/nursery! 3 | Low Parks Museum, 129 Muir Street, Hamilton, South
South Lanarkshire’s rich history of castles is Lanarkshire, ML3 6BJ
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brought to life for our younger audience. Learn Take your class back in time, retracing the steps of
about your local castle what it might have looked the mighty Roman army in their bid to conquer
Visit the Celts and Romans at Birnie like and who might have lived in it. Then, through the wild eyed barbarians of the north. Who were
31st August - 11th September, 10:00-12:00 and 13:00- colour and texture, we’ll create our very own wall the Romans? Why did they come here? What did
15:00 | Archaeological site near Birnie, 5 miles south of sized castle for your classroom/nursery. Available they leave behind? This session includes role play,
Elgin in Moray, IV30 8SU | Grid ref: NJ 2099 5847 museum or classroom based. Tailored classes suit- simulated mini excavation, and much more, help-
Come and see archaeologists at work at this Iron able for nursery and lower primary (age 3 to 6yrs). ing your class piece together the story of this once
Age site in a field near Birnie. Explore the site and Rhona McKinnon | South Lanarkshire Council powerful empire. Suitable for P1 to P7 and S1
discover what life was like for Iron Age people on 01698 453227 | Rhona.McKinnon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk (Classics).
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk All information correct at time of going to press. Archaeology Scotland does
the northern edge of the Roman world. Find out Rhona McKinnon | South Lanarkshire Council not accept responsibility for any changes which may have occurred. Check
about the two hoards of Roman coins that have 01698 453227 | Rhona.mckinnon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk our website for the full latest up to date programme and check with event
been found in previous digs and try your hand at www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk organisers first before making any travel plans.