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2010 New books:
The Carpow Logboat: A Bronze Age Vessel Brought to Life
The story of the woodworking project in 2009 (see below) to create a Bronze-Age style logboat. Published by the Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, this popular account costs £5 and is available now from the Scottish Crannog Centre.
Carpow in Context: A Late Bronze Age Logboat from the Tay
Detailed monograph of the discovery, raising, and preservation of the Carpow logboat published by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Featuring contributions from a range of specialists, this excellent hardback is now available at the Scottish Crannog Centre for £30.
Crannog Books Available
Crannogs of Perthshire by Dr Nicholas Dixon. This booklet provides an introduction to crannogs and covers recent underwater archaeological exploration and historical background for several of the more than 40 crannogs in Perthshire. 2009. Published by the Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust. Available from the Scottish Crannog Centre and local outlets. Paperback. Price £3. Contact: info@crannog.co.uk.
 
Also available, The Crannogs of Scotland: an Underwater Archaeology by Dr Nicholas Dixon, the leading authority on ancient Scottish loch-dwellings. Read about the discovery and history of these enigmatic ancient settlements, why they survive, the well-preserved archaeological remains, and the techniques of underwater archaeology. 2004. Tempus Publishing Ltd. Available from the Scottish Crannog Centre and all good bookstores. Paperback. Price £17.99.
Bronze Age logboat: Launch on Loch Tay
  
The logboat project was run jointly between the Scottish Crannog Centre, and the Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust (www.pkht.org.uk) who commissioned prehistoric woodworking specialist Damian Goodburn. He led the work to create a logboat based on the Bronze Age Carpow logboat which was raised from the River Tay last year and is undergoing conservation at the National Museums of Scotland. Participants used a range of hand tools including replica Bronze Age axes, adges and chisels. The boat was launched successfully and the maiden voyage took place on Tuesday, 1st September paddling across the loch to the Scottish Crannog Centre. The voyage took about 25 minutes with 6 people.
  
Training in Underwater Archaeology - 25th June 2010
An Introduction course in the Nautical Archaeology Society's programme (www.nasportsmouth.org.uk) was held on the 25th June at Kenmore, Perthshire. The in-water practicals were held in the shallows of Loch Tay and included baseline off-setting and planning 'artefacts' using a one-meter drawing frame. A good time was had by all!
Training
Opportunities in Public Archaeology
and Heritage Interpretation
The
Scottish Crannog Centre provides training opportunities
and project work for tourism students and for those studying
anthropology, archaeology, experimental archaeology, underwater
archaeology, Celtic studies, and related disciplines.
Many degree courses include a fieldwork or work experience
requirement, part of which may be met by a placement at
our Centre. Placements
last for a minimum of 4 weeks, during which time students
are encouraged to develop a project of their own as well
as working for the Centre. Skills learned include public
speaking, interpreting archaeological evidence and concepts
to the public, ancient crafts and technologies, customer
care, public relations and visitor management. Subsistence is not provided but we can assist with booking accommodation for participants. For further
details or to check availability to book your voluntary placement, please contact
us at info@crannog.co.uk.
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