8 October 2022
Starts: 09:00
Ends: 17:00

One day conference highlighting new discoveries and research, organised by Highland Council Historic Environment Team

The annual Recent Archaeological Discoveries and Research conference organised by Highland Council Historic Environment Team returns after an absence of 2 years. The one-day event highlights new discoveries and research relating to Highland archaeology. As usual topics range from earliest settlers to the 20th century remains, looking at sites, buildings, finds and intangible heritage.

Venue: Council Chambers, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness. There are good audio-visiual facilities and comfortable seating.

During the breaks there will be a number of displays from organisations and museums, and poster sessions (details available on the day).

Bring a packed lunch, or there are shops and cafes within a short distance of the venue. Entrance is via the glass doors at the west side of the venue. Be sure to get a parking permit when you register.

Please book in advance via Eventbrite. Tickets are £25 or £15 for full time students, and includes booking fees, coffees and teas.

If you have any questions or access requirements, please contact us on 077888 35466 or email highlandarchaeologyfestival@gmail.com

Programme (timings to be confirmed)

Chair: 

9:00-9:30                  Registration / TEAS and COFFEES

9:30-9:35am            Welcome from Kirsty Cameron, Highland Council Historic Environment Team

9:35-10:00am          An HER update and a Last Word on Hut Circles in Wester Ross and Skye  -  Ian Scrivener-Lindley (HC HER officer) and Anna Welti

10:00-10:25am        Excavating a Pictish (and earlier) Barrow Cemetery at Tarradale – Eric Grant

10:25-10:50am        Archaeological Discoveries at Dalmore, Alness – Peta Glew

10:50-11:15am        In Search of Lost Inverlael – Lachlan McKeggie

11:15-11:45am       TEAS AND COFFEES

11:45am-12:10pm  Stones, Bricks and Boats: Results of the SCAPE surveys from Inverness to Culbin Sands – Anne Coombs

12:10-12:35pm        Highland Rock Art - Alan Thompson

12:35-1:00pm          Rebuilding Brora’s Salt Making Heritage – Jaquie Aitken and Penny Paterson

1:00-2:15pm            LUNCH / Poster sessions

2:15-2:40pm            The Search for a New Highland Architecture – Calum Maclean

2:40-3:05pm            Highland Hospitals Through the Ages – Jim and Steve Leslie

3:05-3:30pm            Community Heritage Facilitation and  Learning at Ardross and Kirkhill– Susan Kruse

3:30-4:00pm            Closing Remarks and Discussion

4:00-5:00                  Poster Sessions