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From Thursday, 01 January 2009 - 8:00am To Wednesday, 30 September 2009 - 5:00pm Every day |
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2009: A Sinclair Odyssey
This Caithness project is an innovative year-long community arts programme offering several hundred young people the opportunity to extend their knowledge and appreciation of their local heritage. The project uses archaeological studies, the visual arts, story telling, poetry, historical re-enactment and street theatre in a series of events befitting Homecoming Year. This page will be updated as events are scheduled.
Further details available on the Lyth Arts Centre webpagewww.lytharts.org.uk
2009: A Sinclair Odyssey Events:
Sunday 22nd March
Caithness Young Archaeologists Open Day
Castletown Heritage Centre, 2-4pm.
The Caithness Young Archaeology Club will meet to discuss their forthcoming programme in conjunction with 2009: A Sinclair Odyssey. New members welcome. Age 8-16yrs (and parents!)
Various dates (please see www.lytharts.org.uk)
The Odyssey walks kick off in early May, visiting some of the most lovely parts of Caithness. The walks are free and a fantastic opportunity to see the countryside of Caithness while hearing about its history.
Saturday 12th September
The Gathering
An outdoor event which will include a clan battle! An event for all the family which includes plenty to see, eat and do! See how people from the castle lived with performances and presentations by the Caithness Young Archaeologists. Many activities to try including archery and a stint in the stocks!
The Celidh at the Castle
Date to be confirmed
An opportunity to see some of Scotlands best musicians in a spectacular setting.
Further details available on the Lyth Arts Centre webpagewww.lytharts.org.uk
Courtesy of Homecoming Scotland 2009
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Location: Sinclair Girnigoe Castle, Lyth Arts Centre, Wick Main Street, Wick, Caithness, Scotland
Contact: Lyths Arts Centre www.lytharts.org.uk |