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Unless otherwise stated, all events take place at the Crannog Centre and normal admissions apply. To book courses and workshops: tel. (+44) (0)1887830583. Email: info@crannog.co.uk

Saturday, September:

Saturday, September : Come & Try Snorkel Archaeology - Celebrating Scottish Archaeology Month
Take the plunge! Try out mask & snorkel and finding and recording artefacts in a mini-tank. Only head and hands get wet, and no experience is necessary. Suitable for ages 6+. FREE, but booking advised. Book - tel: 01887 830583 or email: info@crannog.co.uk

Sunday, 16th September: Sandpit Archaeology: Celebrating Scottish Archaeology Month – The Little Dig.  Try your hand at trowelling for clues to the past. Learn how to record your finds and what to do with them. Fun for all ages. 12 to 2:30pm. FREE, but booking essential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 14th October : Bracken Festival

Major bracken harvest featuring wizard willow wands, wicker sculptures to stuff, and fairy crowns. Bring a sack full of bracken, wet or dry, for discounts on admission and free prize draw entry. You'd be surprised what you can do with bracken! Free Factsheets. Time: 11am to 4pm. Normal admissions apply.

Wednesday, 31st October : Spooks and Sacrifice
Annual Celtic Samhain Festival

Come dressed in costume and help us celebrate this ancient Celtic Halloween festival. Bring a lantern to keep evil at bay and join our torchlit procession through lochside woods. Watch our wicker ram burn in ceremonial sacrifice, and enjoy carved lantern competition, storytelling & music, apple-ducking, hot soup, and fire shows. Booking essential. Entrance by ticket only. Time: 6pm to 8pm.
Charge: Adults £6 Children (ages 4 to 14) £3.50. Tickets - tel: 01887 830583 or email: info@crannog.co.uk

 

Sunday 4th November : The Wind in the Willows Creativity with hazel and willow for your home, woods, or garden. Demonstrations of hurdle-making, basketry, ornaments, and more. Hands-on fun for all ages. 11am to 3pm.

Sunday, 30th November:
Annual Wild Harvest Food and Drink Fair

Celebrate Autumn Gold at our Celtic Food and Drink Fair featuring hot cordials, Scottish wines, organic meats, nutty breads and spreads, authentic soups, dairy produce and more. Unusual gift items and free recipes.11am to 3pm. Tea/coffee/cakes also available.
 

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