Heritage Event Details

Visit Kilmartin House Museum, Argyll

Highland Archaeology Fortnight logo

Taking place from 04 October 2008 to 17 October 2008

Days Open:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Event Times:

10.00 to 17.30

Categories:

Festival, Heritage

Description:

Featuring art, exhibitions and the largest collection of prehistoric artefacts from Argyll ever gathered in one place. Wheelchair access. Donations welcome.

Cost:

Adults £4.60, Children £1.70, Families £10 (event)

Contact:

Kilmartin House Museum (event)

Phone:

+44 (0)1546 510278 (event)

Web:

http://www.highland.gov.uk/archaeology (event)

Downloads:

Highland Archaeology Fortnight 2008 programme (PDF 4.9 Mb)
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Related Links:

Argyll and the Islands Arts in Argyll and the Islands.

Venue:

Kilmartin House Museum

Address:

Kilmartin

Argyll and Bute

PA31 8RQ

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Description:

Kilmartin House Museum is a centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation. People have lived in the glen for thousands of years, gradually shaping the extraordinary landscape you see today. Come and explore enigmatic standing stones, five thousand year old rock carvings, burial cairns and Dunadd, fortress of the earliest Scots kings. See ancient artefacts and learn more about the people who created them. There is also an award winning café/restaurant and book shop which also sells local crafts and gifts. Open seven days per week March to October, reduced hours November and December, closed January and February. Tickets: Adult: £4.60, Child: £1.70, Family: £10.00. Concessions available for senior citizens, group bookings etc. Kilmartin House Museum also runs an active education programme for all ages and includes workshops on a variety of traditional skills, crafts and art, and permaculture. We also hold special exhibitions.
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Contact:

Dr Sharon Webb (venue)

Phone:

01546 510278 (venue)

Fax:

01546 510330 (venue)

Email:

museum@kilmartin.org (venue)

Website:

http://www.kilmartin.org (venue)