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Unless otherwise stated, all events take place at the Crannog Centre and normal admissions apply. For details of courses and workshops, please see Current Research & Training.

2009 Spring Events

 

Tuesday, 7th April 2009

The Crannog Creperie: All Day Iron Age Breakfast 11am - 4pm Breakfast with the Ancients! Cook and eat your own Iron Age crepes or pancakes from our clay ovens. Includes tour of the crannog.

Thursday, 16th April 2009

Iron Age Archery 11am - 4pm Discover simple longbows and shoot arrows at a range of targets. Tickets £5 per session. For ages 7+. Booking advised.

 

Sunday, 26th April 2009:
Annual Celtic Food & Drink Festival
11am - 4pm
Sample some of Perthshire's finest produce inspired by underwater discoveries of Iron Age food remains. Tastes include spit roast beast, smoked fish and dairy products, nutty breads & spreads, herbs, and range of suitably themed beverages.
There's plenty to do while you wait to taste...try out archery, woodturning, and more!Normal admissions apply. Kindly supported by the Highland Perthshire Herb Society

Sunday, May 2009: Date to be confirmed
Annual Festival of Nettles
Time: 11am to 4pm.
Special range of exhibits, hands'-on crafts, and foods celebrating the multi-talented nettle plant. Learn how to process nettles to spin the fibres. Waste not, want not! From string to soup, free facts and recipes, this event offers something for everyone. Normal admissions apply.

Monday, 5th May 2009 - Fun with Fibres 11 -4:00pm.
This spinning, weaving, and dying gala day is inspired by underwater discoveries of ancient textiles. Try your hand at rope-making, simple weavering, make a dye-bath, spin colourful yarns or grasp the nettle to make string. Discovery & Hands-on fun for all ages. Normal admissions apply.

 

 

 

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