News
14/12/2009
Even more stories to download.
You can now download traditional Scottish folk tales, told by local storytellers, from our website.
The first 15 included Bolinn, Torrvald, Aberfoyle, Balnagowan Wilderness Camp and Lamington Camp, Bennachie, Cochno Sheiling, Culbin, Dog Falls and Dalmochie sites.
More stories are now available including Loch Coille Bhar Mill, Tentsmuir, Bonawe, Newe's Craig , Blairadam, Rogie, Kilmory Oib, West Otter Ferry and Dunardry .
Click on the site name to go directly to its webpage.
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24/11/2009
Historic images of the construction of World War II defences on the Moray coast.
Over the past month we have added over a 100 new images to the website and there is more to come.
Check out at Roseisle for images donated by Katie Brown, showing her father constructing anti-tank blocks along the Moray Coast. during WWII
You can donate images for any of our sites through the Your Story button on each site page.
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09/11/2009
NEW! Discover the archaeology of Blairadam Forest this weekend.
Explore the archaeological remains hidden in Blairadam Forest with archaeologist Tamlin Barton and ranger Jenny Crick on Sunday 22nd of November. Click here for more details.
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05/11/2009
Wilsontown event filmed by South Lanarkshire TV.
In July Forest Heritage Scotland's Wilsontown event featured on South Lanarkshire TV's online feature "In Focus".
the tv crew followed the Walking Theatre Company as the explored the history of the site with event particpants.
You can view the film on the Wilsontown pages.
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28/10/2009
NEW PHOTOGRAPHS! Inchindown storage tank photograph survey by RCAHMS
Up on our site you can view a selection of the best images taken of inside the World War II fuel tanks at Inchindown. The Royal Commission of Ancient and Historical Monuments (RCAHMS) recorded the tanks during our Doors Open Day event back in September.
There is also an audio download of RCAHMS expert Allan Kilpatrick exploring the tunnels for Highland Archaeology Festival. Available on the Inchindown pages.
This week one of the images is the subject for the Big Picture feature on BBC Scotland news' website.
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20/10/2009
International Storytelling Festival in Edinburgh
On Saturday 24th October the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens will present our Come Listen to the Crofters event as part of the International Storytelling Festival. Click here for booking information.
12/10/2009
Forest Heritage Scotland on BBC Scotland's Highland Cafe
Forest Heritage Scotland will be on the radio this Wednesday, 14th of October at 1.15pm.
BBC Scotland's Highland Cafe came along to our Highland Archaeology Festival event this weekend at Inchindown Storage Tanks to find out about these secret World War II fuel tanks.
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06/10/2009
3rd to 18th October Highland Archaeology Festival
More Forest Heritage Scotland events to enjoy.....
Discovering Leitir Fura (Skye) on Saturday 10th October
Rogie Township Walk on Friday 9th October
The Festival is co-ordinated by the Highland Council Archaeology Unit and offers a range of events organised by various organisations and individuals that enable people to discover their local history and archaeology. Click here for the HAF website and programme.
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29/09/2009
Something a bit different.....the AE Forestry Plough Museum
In Ae Forest you can wander around our fascinating collection of forest ploughs.
Discover more about the collection's history by clicking here.
08/09/2009
INCHINDOWN HIGHLAND ARCHAEOLOGY FESTIVAL BOOKING INFORMATION
The Inchindown WWII storage tanks event for Doors Open Day on the 19th of September is now sold out.
We are pleased to announce a repeat of this event on the 10th of October for Highland Archaeology Festival.
IMPORTANT! Bookings will not be taken for this event from the 14th of September. You can book on this phone line 01463 718505.
For our Events map showing all current events click here.
You will see all our events on our map. Click on a green dot to see event details for that location.
Or for a list of these events click here
19/08/2009
Scottish Archaeology Month and Doors Open Days
To find out about all our fun events coming up as part of Scottish Archaeology Month and Doors Open Day click here.
You will see all our events on our map. Click on a green dot to see event details for that location.
Or search for events through our accessible Explore option. Click here for a list of events.
Coming up soon..
5th September:Come Listen to the Crofters at Lael Forest, Ullapool.
5th September: WWII in Fetteresso Forest, near Stonehaven.
6th September: WWII in Pannanich forest, Ballater
6th September:Historic woodland walk at Loch Katrine.
14/08/2009
Take a cruise along Loch Shiel
On Saturday 22nd August Forest Heritage Scotland is offering the opportunity to take a cruise with Eagle Cruises and discover a bit about the wildlife and heritage of the area.
The day will end with a hike to Corrantee Lead Mines.
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03/08/2009
Wilsontown Ironworks Postcard Appeal
Wilsontown Ironwork's forest ranger is looking for people to contact them scottishlowlands@forestry.gsi.gov.uk to share their ancestral connections about Wilsontown.
Remember you can also do this through our Your Story option on the Wilsontown web page.
In return get a stamped postcard to send out to anywhere in the world.
Last week we had an excellent event at the site. Read about it and other July events through the Your Story option on the map.
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28/07/2009
Walking Theatre Company at Wilsontown
Beneath the grass on Friday 31st of July at Wilsontown.
Take a walk around Wilsontown Ironworks and meet costumed characters from the past.
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08/07/2009
Forest Heritage Scotland events in July
TheSutherland Clearances on Saturday 25th July at Rosal.
Footsteps to the World on Sunday 26th July at Polmaddy
Clearances, What Clearances on Tuesday 28th August.
Beneath the grass on Friday 31st of July at Wilsontown.
Also.. Visit Forest Heritage Scotland and Mapland Scotland for fun and games at The Gathering in Edinburgh on the 25th and 26th of July.
Check out events for booking details.
03/07/2009
Discover what life was like in the township of Rogie
Check out five new films uploaded on to the Rogie township page. These films were specially created for Forest Heritage Scotland, working with the Highland Folk Museum, at Newtonmore.
Each film investigates an aspect of rural like through the archaeological remains at Rogie.
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22/06/2009
Visit Blairadam forest on Sunday 29th June
Discover the legends and history of Blairadam Forest with storyteller Jim Douglas at a FREE event this weekend.
The event will take place at the old Blairenbathie Mines.
Hands-on activities and lots of fun for all ages.
15/06/2009
New! Discover the history of five more heritage sites located on the national forest estate.
Discover the stories of the Glengarry emigrations to Canada through newly uploaded information about Daingean, Laddie and Bolinn townships.
You can also find out about the importance of the Highland ferry at West Otter Ferry and discover the tale of the Green Flag from Beglan.
29/05/2009
Tell us how you connect to Scotland's past through Ancestral Leaves.
Did your family leave Scotland many years ago? Have you a memorable story about a visit home? Tell us about your family history or the experiences you've had exploring your Scottish roots!
Whether you are from Scotland or the other side of the world we would like to hear about what links you to Scotland's past.
Click here for more information.
05/05/2009
Whisky Month!
May is Homecoming Scotland's official whisky month and we have two events to join in the celebrations.
Discover the story of the Highland whisky smugglers in the Highlands of Scotland with the Walking Theatre Company at Balmacara fair on Saturday 9th May.
Join in our walk as part of the Glen Affric Walking Festival and explore the hidden remains of Dog Falls illicit whisky still on Friday the 29th of May.
22/04/2009
DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE! Listen to traditional Skye folktales told by storyteller George MacPherson
Discover the traditional folktales of the Isle of Skye passed down from generation to generation. Visit the Skye township of Leitir fura and hear George MacPherson, a Skye storyteller, tell three tales of the island.
17/03/2009
New aerial photographs of Wilsontown Ironwork's bell pit mines.
In 2008 Forestry Commission Scotland carefully revealed the coal mines, that supplied the ironworks, by clearing the trees using helicopters.
In February 2009 RCAHMS, who hold and create Scotland's national collection of aerial photograph, flew over Wilsontown and photographed it.
Check out these new images and find out more about the work being done at Wilsontown Ironworks.
05/03/2009
Conservation Work at Aoineadh Mor
This week BTCV are running a volunteer programme at Aoineadh Mor to conserve this historical township site.
Come along and help out or discover more about the history of the site on Wednesday 11th March with local historian Iain Thornber.
Check out our Events programme to find out more.
25/02/2009
We Need You! Help us discover the stories behind our World War II sites. We need information and images about the war time coastal defences along the Moray coast, Lossie , Roseisle and Culbin.
Do you have any knowledge relating to WWII in this area? What was it like to live in the Moray area at this time? Do have any knowledge about the Home Guard or the people who built the defences?
Add Your Story or Contact Us with any information that would help. We would love to hear from you.
07/02/2009
BBC Radio Scotland Out of Doors
At Aoineadh Mor deserted settlement on the Morvern peninsula, an interview with David and Fiona from Forestry Commission Scotland and Iain Thornber, a local historian (Iain will be lecturing nearby in March)
02/02/2009
BBC Alba
The BBC's digital Gaelic TV channel featured an interview on the An La news programme with Fiona and Brian from Forestry Commission Scotland at Rogie, a deserted settlement only 45 minutes from Inverness.
29/01/2009
We're live! Today, we have 15 sites listed with completed stories, out of 40 featured in total.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be continuing our research, updating this website, and by the end of March 2009, we will have around 60 locations featured, alongside additional topics and events.
We'd like to invite you to share your stories and pictures, especially for those sites we don't yet have much information about. Does your family tell tales about how and where your ancestors live? We'd love to hear them.
25/01/2009
Online appeal aims to bring forgotten history back to life. Scotland on Sunday article.
05/01/2009
Send us your Scottish snaps for Homecoming. Travel Blackboard (Australian travel industry newsletter) article
03/01/2009
Descendants of Scotland’s forest communities urged to trace roots Press and Journal article
29/12/2008
Branching out: plea for Scots’ family photos The Herald article.
