Tarradale Through Time archaeology project to reach climax with open day at Muir of Ord as spotlight falls on exciting finds and discoveries
AN archaeology project that uncovered a 6000-year-old find and shed fresh light on a Ross-shire community is set to reach its climax next weekend.
The archaeology project Tarradale Through Time proved to be a remarkably successful community effort during the last five years with exciting finds and new discoveries.
The project is now drawing to a close as funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund comes to an end.
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The conclusion of the project is being celebrated with an open day at Muir of Ord village hall on Saturday, September 24.
The hall will be open from 11am and visitors will be able to see poster displays on the six excavations that took place and an exhibition of some of the significant finds, including part of a 6000-year-old antler harpoon.
This promises to be a family friendly event with other finds that can be handled more closely.
A highly illustrated new book, Tarradale Through Time, will be launched and on sale at a discounted price for the open day. A celebratory cake will be cut and you will be able to enjoy a piece of cake along with a cup of tea or coffee.
At 2:30pm Dr Eric Grant, the leader of the project, will give an illustrated lecture on the most significant finds and discoveries from the excavations.
