Scottish Archaeology Month events - Argyll and Bute region

Scottish Archaeology Month events for Argyll and Bute region.

Scottish Archaeology Month 2012 events for the Argyll and Bute region.

Campbeltown Heritage Trails, every Wednesday during August, 2pm; leaves from the Aqualibrium in Campbeltown.

The tours provide locals and visitors alike with a fascinating insight into the area’s historic past. The tours are completely free of charge and will last approximately one hour.  A selection of 3 leaflets are available to compliment the tours.

The initiative is funded via the Campbeltown THI whose funders include the Heritage Lottery Fund, Argyll and Bute Council and Argyll and the Islands Leader. For further details, tel: 01586 559048.

Campbeltown Architectural Tour, 24 August, 2pm; leaves from Campbeltown Aqualibrium.

Join Campbeltown Heritage Trail Group and learn about simple architectural terms whilst gaining an insight into some of Campbeltown’s finest buildings and the history behind these. Booking is essential. To reserve a place please phone the Tourist Information Centre on: 01586 552056.

Archaeological walk in Hermitage Park, Helensburgh, 8 September, 2.30pm; meet at the park gates on Sinclair Street.

Learn about the local archaeology, join Fiona Baker for an archaeological walk in Hermitage Park, Helensburgh. Free event, no booking required, wear stout walking shoes. For details, tel: 01463 820334.

Homeland Argyll and Bute walk, 15 September, 10am; meet at St Blanes car park, Bute

Homeland Argyll and Bute is a collaborative project integrating local research, film, online apps and guided walks as part of the Year of Creative Scotland. A seried of guided walks led by Paul Duffy will take place as part of Scottish Archaeology Month. For details, tel: 07730 887110.

Homeland Argyll and Bute walk, 29 September, 10am; meet at Rhubodoch car park, Bute

Homeland Argyll and Bute is a collaborative project integrating local research, film, online apps and guided walks as part of the Year of Creative Scotland. A series of guided walks led by Paul Duffy will take place as part of Scottish Archaeology Month. For details, tel: 07730 887110.

Homeland Argyll and Bute walk, 13 October, 10am; meet at Kilchattan pier

Homeland Argyll and Bute is a collaborative project integrating local research, film, online apps and guided walks as part of the Year of Creative Scotland. A series of guided walks led by Paul Duffy will take place as part of Scottish Archaeology Month. For details, tel: 07730 887110.

For the full Scottish Archaeology Month programme, visit the Scottish Archaeology Month website.

For all the latest Scottish archaeology and Scottish history events, see each issue of History Scotland.

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