Our Events
Experimental Archaeology on a Grand Scale: reconstructing a Viking-age sail
December 4th, 7pm
Islesburgh Community Centre
King Harald St, Lerwick ZE1 0EQ
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Join us and Carol Christiansen as she discusses how a woollen sail was made for a reconstructed 11th century sea-going ship from Norway. She will present a brief history of the archaeological ship finds and the aims of the reconstruction project, based on historical sailcloth and sails. For more information, contact us here.
Local Events
Ostentatious or Monumental?
The evolution of the wheelhouse in Shetland
A Little Something About Brochs
Droning on about climate change: erosion and Shetland’s coastal archaeology
Mainland Events
The Celtic Warrior: A New Appraisal
November 13th, 7:30pm
Trimontium Museum, Market Square, Melrose TD6 9PN
Join Professor Melanie Giles as she explores our understanding of what has been termed the “Celtic Warrior” culture and shares with us, citing recent discoveries, new perspectives on what may have been closer to reality. She will touch on topics such as trauma, curation, and martial art from a Scottish perspective. This is a hybrid event, both online and in person. More information here.
Just for Laughs
