Ranger explores Celtic Forts during Highland Archaeology Fortnight

Highland Council’s Rangers are inviting people to join them on a guided walk around two contrasting Celtic Forts on Skye this Saturday (30th September).

This event has been organised by the Council’s Rangers in the Planning and Development Service as part of Highland Archaeology Fortnight.

From 1.30 – 3.30pm, John Phillips, Highland Council’s Senior Ranger for Skye & Lochalsh, Ross & Cromarty will be leading a guided walk to Dun Beag and Dun Mor.

Ranger, John Phillips said: “This will be a great way to kick off Highland Archaeology Fortnight on the Isle of Skye. Dun Beag is well known for being visited by Thomas Pennant in 1769 and was excavated in the early 20th Century by Countess Vincent Baillet de Latour. Nearby Dun Mor is less known and less often visited.”

Highland Archaeology Fortnight takes place between Saturday 30th September - Sunday 15th October, with a diverse range of 156 events taking place throughout the Highlands.

The festival, which celebrates the archaeology, history and culture of the Highlands, has a packed programme of guided walks, talks, children’s and special events for people of all ages to enjoy.

Co-ordinated by The Highland Council’s Archaeology Unit in the Planning and Development Service, the festival’s events are organised by a wide range of community groups, interested individuals, museums and professional bodies such as Historic Scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland.

Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers are grant aided by Scottish Natural Heritage. The role of Countryside Rangers is to promote public enjoyment and appreciation of the countryside and to conserve wildlife and habitats.

Anyone interested in joining John Phillips on the guided walk to Dun Beag and Dun Mor should meet at the car park below Dun Beag off the A863 half a mile north of Struan (grid reference NG337385) or telephone 01471 822774 for further information.