Highland Archaeology Festival, 1 – 16 October 2011

Visit http://www.highland.gov.uk to download the programme.

A new packed programme of special events has been launched for the eighteenth Highland Archaeology Festival, which gets underway on 1 October for two weeks.

Over one hundred events, most of which are free, are included in the programme which celebrates the archaeology, history, landscape and culture of Highland. There is something for everyone - with events ranging from guided walks, family events, self-guided trails, archaeological survey, evening lectures and exhibitions. 

Co-ordinated by The Highland Council’s Historic Environment Team, the festival’s events are organised by a wide range of community groups, individuals, museums and professional bodies.  Programmes are available now from libraries and service points throughout the area.

The festival will end with a two day conference in Inverness featuring talks about excavations and research across Highland.  The “Recent Archaeological Discovery and Research" conference will be held at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October. The seminar provides a platform for archaeologists who have been working in Highland to present the results of their work.  Conference admission is £20 for both days or £15 for one day.

Councillor Ian Ross, Chairman of The Highland Council’s Planning, Environment and Development Committee said: “The Highland Archaeology Festival is firmly established as a key event in our cultural events calendar. Thanks go to all event organisers without whose dedication and hard work the festival would not be possible. It demonstrates the rich archaeological resources that we have in the Highlands and the importance of archaeology as an attraction to bringing people into the area.”

2011 programme highlights include:

These are just some examples of the events taking place throughout the Highland Archaeology Festival. Pick up a programme from libraries or service points, or visit the website at  http://www.highland.gov.uk  to download the programme. Visit the website for news, regular updates and late additions or alterations to the programme.