Doors Open Days in Highland 2008: Doors Open Days 2008 in Highland is taking place in Inverness on 6 September; in Caithness on 13 September; in Easter Ross and the Black Isle on 20 September; and in Lochalsh on Saturday 27 September.
Yarrows Archaeology Trail : The Yarrows Archaeological Trail offers a chance to explore a landscape rich in archaeological sites, on which over three hundred generations of people have left their mark.
Pictish Trail : The Pictish Trail takes you from Inverness to Golspie in Sutherland, exploring the mysterious and beautiful carved stones made by the Pictish people who lived in the area from 3rd to 9th Centuries AD.
Calum Cille (St. Columba) - Lochaber Journey: Calum Cille is arguably the most celebrated Celtic saint, but he was not the first Irish missionary to evangelise Scotland, nor the last . . . .
Inverlochy Castle: This strong fortress, constructed about 1280 by the mighty Comyn family on the western boundary of their lands, still conveys the sense of power that its builders intended.
An introduction to the archaeology of Skye & Lochalsh: About 10,000 years ago, as the climate slowly warmed, the ice sheets covering the northern half of Britain began their slow withdrawal northwards. The chaotic, debris-strewn landscape revealed by this slow retreat was dominated by the massive bulk of the Cuillin.
Ord Archaeology Trail: People have lived around Lairg for many thousands of years, and some of the best remains of the past settlers are preserved on Ord Hill. This trail will take you round the archaeological sites left by the previous inhabitants of the hill.
Castlehill Flagstone Trail: See the birthplace of Caithness's flagstone industry and explore the remains of the thriving self-contained flagstone 'factory' which employed hundreds of people.
Sand River Trail - A Walk through Time (Slighe Abhainn Shannda - Cuairt tro Thim): Bilingual Gaelic / English guide to this walking trail near Gairloch, which includes geology and notes on local plants. A booklet is available from the Highland Council Archaeology Unit (price £2.50 each + 50p postage - cheque payable to The Highland Council).
Strathnaver Trail- the Story of a North Highland Landscape - Written by Jim Johnston, head teacher of the local Farr High School, this provides a wealth of background information to enhance your enjoyment of the Trail. A booklet is available from the Highland Council Archaeology Unit (price £2.50 each + 50p postage - cheque payable to The Highland Council).
Secrets in the landscape- Discover nine geologically special places in Skye and Lochalsh. There is more to the geology of Skye and Lochalsh than meets the eye: from the macro to the micro, the mineral world has had a powerful effect on human activity here. The Secrets in the landscape leaflet gives a brief introduction to each site and the interpretation to be found there.