Our Events
Meal Road Recording Training Session
April 26th, 11am
Collafirth Pier, Housetter, Northmavine
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As part of our year-long project to record what remains of Shetland's Meal Roads, we will be conducting a training session on best practices. This will be done on a robust section of Meal Road between the pier and moving north for several kilometers. This project is open to members of the public who have an interest in recording the meal roads near their own homes. For more information contact us here.
Local Events
What's New with Shetland Finds
May 16th, 7:00-8:30pm
Shetland Museum & Archives, Lerwick
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Join Dr George Prew, Treasure Trove Officer, for an evening learning about the recent significant finds in Shetland!
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He will give a brief overview of the Treasure Trove system in Scotland and how it functions, outlining areas of specific significance and materials handled, the personnel involved and the challenges it faces. The presentation will then showcase and discuss the particularly interesting objects which have come through the process from Shetland in recent years.
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Our Curator of Archaeology, Jenny Murray, will also provide a brief introduction to highlight the importance of Treasure Trove in enabling Shetland Museum to acquire important objects from our community. More information here.
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Coastal Heritage Survey Walks, Yell
May 20-24th, June 4-6th
Various Locations, Yell
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Archaeologists from the SCAPE Trust, University of St Andrews are conducting coastal heritage surveys walks in Yell. These are part of a national programme of coastal surveys supported by Historic Environment Scotland. They warmly welcome local residents to join on the walks and would love to hear about the coastal history and archaeology of Yell and recent coastal change. For more information contact us here.
Ostentatious or Monumental?
The evolution of the wheelhouse in Shetland
A Little Something About Brochs
Mainland Events
A Return to the Fort of Maeatae Dig
April 24th - 27th
Dumyat, Stirling FK9 5QE
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Volunteers have previously helped to make the first significant investigation of the site on Dumyat in the Ochil hills with Dr Murray Cook FSAScot. Fancy getting involved? Everyone is welcome whatever your skill set, age or physical confidence and you can always come for a nosy. For more information on this event visit here.
Just for Laughs
