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ARCHAEOLOGY PROGRAMME NOMINATED FOR BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY AWARDS 2010 The Tarbat Discovery Programme has been shortlisted by the British Archaeology Awards in the category for the 'Best Archaeological Project Award' alongside Archaeology of Inchmarnock Research Project and Mellor Heritage Project. There are six prestigious award categories in this major archaeological event, which provides a showcase for the very best outcomes of the profession, and the winners will be announced at the 2010 British Archaeological Awards ceremony on Monday 19 July. Congratulations Martin, Cecily, Justin and the Team, you absolutely deserve this and the very best of luck from everyone at Tarbat.
NEW CROMARTY FERRY June 2010 will see the launch of a newly built 4-car 50 passenger Cromarty ferry. The new ferry will replace the Cromarty Rose, one of the smallest car ferries in the UK, which undertook the crossing between Cromarty on the Black Isle and Nigg in Easter Ross for 23 years.
ARCH EVENTS Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands Insight – On Site Guided Tours - Events in April/May Free; donations requested. Bring full waterproofs and stout shoes - or perhaps hats and sunscreen if we are really lucky! Children welcome if accompanied by a parent/guardian.
FINDON MILL SITES, CULBOKIE Friday 30th April - 2-4pm Explore the Findon Mills and associated features, including the remains of the Findon Dun. Meet at Findon Mills, Culbokie (NH 6090 6022).
FODDERTY–DOCHMOLUAG TOWER Sunday 2nd May - 2-4pm Step into the past on this walking tour from Fodderty Cemetery along an historic route to the 17th Century Tower House at Dochmoluag. Meet at the car park of Fodderty Cemetery on the A834 (NH 5119 5936).
AVIEMORE CAIRN Sunday 9th May - 1-2pm Visit an easily accessible early Bronze Age Clava type cairn. Meet at the cairn (NH 8970 1347), which is on Muirton Road, signposted from Grampian Road.
ALLANGRANGE Saturday 22nd May, 2-4pm Come and discover the remains of the medieval chapel of St. John and nearby buildings. Meet at Grewars potato store, Taeblair Farm
Focus on Your Past A chance to research sites or buildings in your area, contributing to the creation of a Community Timeline display. Find out where to look for information about your heritage, and learn or hone your research skills. Evanton - Cornerstone Cafe Wednesdays - 21st April-26th May - 7-9pm Golspie - Youth Centre Thursdays - 22nd April- 27th May - 10am-12pm
Each session £2, senior £1, free to those on benefits. All are welcome on any course - no previous experience necessary! To find out more or to book a place, please get in touch with us at ARCH or 01349 868 230
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