The Vikings are coming!

Vikings will be invading Fort William as part of Highland Archaeology Festival on Saturday 1st October.

Come along and join in the fun at King George V Park, Fort William from 11 am to 2pm. Experience life as a Viking and help build a Viking longship.

The Highland Council’s Senior Countryside Ranger Eilidh-Ann Madden said: “This will be a fun day for children to travel back in time and learn some of the skills that the Vikings needed for everyday life - from milking a cow and grinding corn to reading runes and building a longship for sailing the high seas!”

The event is suitable for children aged 6 – 12 years. Please bring a packed lunch. As places on this event are limited early booking is essential. To book a place and get more details telephone: 01397 705922.

Highland Archaeology Festival is a two week programme of over one hundred events which celebrate the archaeology, history, landscape and culture of the Highlands. Visit http://www.highland.gov.uk/archaeology.htm  to download the programme.

The aim of The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers is to promote public enjoyment and appreciation of the countryside and to conserve wildlife.