Perthshire Archaeology Month

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Perthshire Archaeology Month - Event Details

THE FOURTH annual celebration of archaeology in Perth and Kinross runs from 27 May to 25 June. The first of these was held in 2003, and already the considerable demand for places on guided walks and at events has resulted in the programme being extended over a month.

The events within the programme are designed to give an expert guidance to the best archaeological sites in the area, and to offer the opportunity to get more involved in the surrounding archaeolog. The diverse natural environments of Perth and Kinross host a wealth of varied archaeological sites, many of which are amongst the best examples of their type in Scotland or the UK.

(Right: a bronze age log boat in the Tay estuary)

Possibly best known are the prehistoric monuments, such as stone circles, burial mounds, crannogs and hill-forts, and the impressive legacy of the Roman occupation including the earliest and most northerly land frontier in Roman Empire.

Perthshire also boasts an impressive record of Pictish culture in the form of the well-known sculptures, and Perth itself has long been recognised as one of Scotland’s most important medieval Royal burghs.

Indeed, the archaeology of Perth, the Royal burgh established by David 1st in a charter of 1126, is a focus of this year's programme.

Walks & Talks

The launch of a new, colourful booklet on the origins and development of medieval Perth, will take place at the ‘Archaeology in Progress’ Conference on the first day of the programme, 27 May. To complement this, a number of guided walks and talks concentrate on illustrating the importance of Perth in Scottish history.

The varied programme of activities, excavations, events, exhibitions, guided walks and talks will ensure there is something of interest for all ages. (Here a group is pictured trying out underwater archaeology)

A printed programme is available from tourist information centres and participating organisations, or from the websites www.perthshire.co.uk/archaeology and www.pkht.org

Contributors

Perthshire Archaeology Month is organised by a consortium of local and national organisations including: Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, Perth Museum and Art Gallery, Historic Scotland, the Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Dunkeld and Birnam Historical Society, Breadalbane Heritage Society, Dunning Parish History Society, Perth and Kinross Council, A.K. Bell Library, Perth, Carse Association for Continuing Education, Perthshire Society of Natural Science. Financial assistance and support from Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust and Perth & Kinross Council is gratefully acknowledged.