All scheduled events after 11 March 2020 were cancelled due to the Covid Pandemic
Tuesday 10 March
7pm
Living
Landscapes of Castletown
UHI PhD student Julian Grant will present an overview of his research thus far into the relationship between local heritage and tourism in communities around the route of the North Coast 500, with a particular focus on Castletown and the Parish of Olrig.
Tuesday 25 February
7pm
Caithness Flagstone - versatile, sustainable
From
their base at Lieurary Quarry, Norse Stone produce bespoke original Caithness
flagstone products to help create beautiful buildings and interiors. This
evening talk will discuss the challenges of Caithness Flagstone production
and marketing in the modern day, and the techniques used to create their
unique products.
Open from 2pm to 4pm every Wed, Sat and Sun afternoon
Getting The Message Across
“Getting the Message Across” explores how we have communicated
through the ages - from symbols and letters to the rapid technological
changes in the 20th Century. On display are artefacts, photographs and
stories exploring the fascinating technical and social history of communication
in Caithness, including local Post Office memorabilia and military communication
equipment. Try out our WWII field telephones! Has technology has improved
the art of communication? Come along and judge for yourself!
Tuesday 28 January
7pm
A Caithness family fights Napoleon
Our
winter series of evening talks gets underway with a talk by Muriel Murray
revealing the fascinating story of the Williamsons of Banniskirk's struggle
against Napoleon Bonaparte.
Thursday 15 October 2020
7.30pm
Castletown Heritage Society AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Castletown Heritage Society was due to be held in Castlehill Heritage Centre on Tuesday 21 April at 7.30pm, however the event had to be postponed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The AGM will now take place as a virtual Zoom based event on Thursday 15 October at 7 pm.
In order to take part in the AGM you need to pre-register by sending an email with your details via this link. Joining instructions will be emailed following approval of registration.
All current officers of the Society agreed to continue in post in the interim.
Watch this space for confirmed dates and further details, alternatively:
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