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SUMMARY:Winter Community Day at Groam House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 24 November 2026\, from 2pm \nJoin us for a welcoming Winter Community Day at Groam House Museum in Rosemarkie. We’re bringing people together for an afternoon of art\, creativity\, conversation and a little winter warmth. \nAlthough the museum is closed for its regular winter season\, we’re opening our doors for this special community gathering. Everyone is welcome\, whether you’re a regular visitor or discovering the museum for the first time. \nDiscover our winter community exhibition\nOur upstairs gallery will feature a special winter-themed exhibition with contributions from artists and makers. \nWinter means something different to everyone. For some\, it’s a time of quiet landscapes and changing light. For others\, it’s about family traditions\, festive celebrations or cosy afternoons indoors. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing how local people explore these different ideas through their artwork. \nCome along\, enjoy the exhibition and discover the creativity of our community. \nShare your winter memories\nOur Winter Community Day is also a chance to spend time together. \nEnjoy coffee\, cake and conversation while exploring the museum. You can also contribute to our community wall by sharing a favourite winter memory\, story or thought. \nThere will be opportunities to get creative and make some art of your own. \nYou don’t need to be an artist or bring anything with you. Simply come along and enjoy the afternoon. \nA special Pictish art auction\nThe day also marks the opening of our silent auction featuring 20 original watercolour artworks by museum volunteer Dr Donna McNaughten\, FSAScot. \nInspired by carved stones along the Highland Pictish Trail\, these small paintings celebrate the remarkable artistic heritage of the Picts. \nThe artworks will be available to view from approximately 2pm. You’ll have the opportunity to discover the collection and find out more about the auction. \nYou can also read about the inspiration behind Donna’s artworks. \nCome and spend the afternoon with us\nOur museum belongs to the community\, and we’re delighted to welcome everyone back for this winter gathering. \nWhether you come for the artwork\, the conversation or simply a cup of coffee\, we’d love to see you. \nYou can also explore our other events to discover what’s happening at Groam House Museum over the coming weeks. \nWe look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday 24 November\, from 2pm!
URL:https://groamhouse.org.uk/event/winter-community-day
LOCATION:Groam House Museum\, High Street\, Rosemarkie\, Highland\, IV10 8UF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Citadels – Recent Work at Burghead Fort
DESCRIPTION:Join Elinor Graham from the University of Aberdeen for a fascinating talk about the latest discoveries at Burghead Pictish fort\, one of Scotland’s most remarkable early medieval sites. \nElinor will share exciting findings from the University’s Northern Picts team and the ongoing excavations of the CITADEL Project. Together\, these investigations are transforming our understanding of the Picts and their world. \nDiscovering Burghead Pictish fort\nLocated on the Moray coast\, Burghead is the largest and most complex promontory fort of its date in Scotland. It was once an important centre of power\, yet much of its story remained hidden for centuries. \nRecent excavations have uncovered impressive defensive ramparts\, evidence of extensive settlement and signs of specialist craftsmanship. \nThese discoveries suggest that Burghead was home to a sophisticated community. They also reveal how important this site was within the wider landscape of early medieval northeast Scotland. \nWhat have archaeologists discovered?\nThe excavations have revealed far more activity within the fort than researchers previously expected. \nIn particular\, archaeologists have identified elaborate defences and evidence of complex occupation. The discoveries offer fresh insights into daily life\, skilled craftwork and the organisation of this high-status settlement. \nAs a result\, researchers are beginning to build a much clearer picture of the people who lived and worked at Burghead. \nWhy is the archaeology at risk?\nDespite these discoveries\, the future of Burghead’s archaeological remains is uncertain. \nThe modern village has developed over parts of the historic fort. Meanwhile\, coastal erosion continues to threaten the cliffs surrounding the site. \nThis makes the work of the CITADEL Project especially urgent. Archaeologists are working to recover valuable information before further evidence is damaged or lost to the sea. \nJoin us for the talk\nWhether you’re interested in archaeology\, Pictish history or Scotland’s early medieval past\, this talk offers a wonderful opportunity to hear about the latest discoveries. \nYou can also explore the Pictish heritage of the Black Isle through the Pictish Stone collection at Groam House Museum.
URL:https://groamhouse.org.uk/event/burghead-pictish-fort
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:New Pictish Interpretation Panels - A Special Evening at Groam House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening at Groam House Museum as we unveil our new Pictish interpretation panels. \nThese panels will help visitors discover more about the remarkable carved stones in our permanent exhibition. They offer fresh opportunities to explore the art\, history and stories of the Picts. \nWe’re delighted to invite our community to be among the first to see them. \nDiscover our new Pictish interpretation panels\nGroam House Museum is home to an important collection of Pictish carved stones from Rosemarkie. \nThese stones offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives\, beliefs and artistic traditions of people who lived here more than a thousand years ago. \nHowever\, understanding the carvings isn’t always straightforward. Their symbols\, designs and history can raise as many questions as they answer. \nOur new panels aim to make these extraordinary objects more accessible. They will help visitors look more closely at the stones and appreciate their significance. \nThree months of research\nThe panels were developed by PhD student Heather Ford from Glasgow University\, who spent three months working at Groam House Museum. \nDuring her time here\, she explored the collection and its stories. Her work has helped shape the new interpretation that visitors will encounter in our downstairs gallery. \nThis special evening is an opportunity to celebrate that work and see how research can bring fresh perspectives to familiar objects. \nWhether you already know a great deal about Pictish history or are simply curious\, we hope you’ll discover something new. \nEnjoy our winter exhibition upstairs\nThere will also be an opportunity to visit our upstairs winter community exhibition. \nFeaturing artwork from contemporary artists and makers\, the exhibition offers a creative celebration of the season. \nIt’s a lovely chance to see how our museum brings together the ancient heritage of the Black Isle and the creativity of people living here today. \nHot drinks and biscuits will be available\, so you can enjoy a relaxed evening exploring both galleries. \nJoin us for this special occasion\nOur Pictish interpretation panels are an exciting addition to the museum. We look forward to sharing them with visitors and supporters. \n  \nCome along on Friday 4 December\, between 6pm and 7.30pm\, and celebrate this new chapter for our Pictish stone exhibition.
URL:https://groamhouse.org.uk/event/pictish-interpretation-panels
LOCATION:Groam House Museum\, High Street\, Rosemarkie\, Highland\, IV10 8UF\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Winter Opening Weekend at Groam House Museum
DESCRIPTION:We’re opening our doors for a special Winter Opening Weekend at Groam House Museum! \nJoin us in Rosemarkie for two afternoons of Pictish history\, local artwork\, festive shopping and a warm welcome. \nAlthough we’re closed for our regular winter season\, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the museum before Christmas. \nWhether you’re visiting with family\, meeting friends or looking for a thoughtful gift\, we’d love to see you. \nExplore our Pictish carved stones\nOur downstairs gallery will be open throughout the weekend\, giving visitors another chance to discover Rosemarkie’s remarkable Pictish carved stones. \nYou’ll also be able to explore our brand new interpretation panels. These panels offer fresh insights into the stones and help bring their history and artistic details to life. \nIf you’ve visited before\, you may discover something you hadn’t noticed. And if you’re new to the museum\, this is a great opportunity to explore our Pictish heritage. \nEnjoy our winter community exhibition\nUpstairs\, our winter exhibition will showcase artwork by contemporary artists and makers. \nThe exhibition celebrates winter in all its forms\, from landscapes and seasonal traditions to personal memories and creative interpretations. \nIt’s an opportunity to discover local talent and enjoy the museum’s gallery in a different way. \nOur Winter Opening Weekend brings together the stories of the past and the creativity of our community today. \nDiscover original Pictish-inspired artwork\nOur special silent auction will also continue during the weekend. \nThe collection features 20 original watercolour artworks by museum volunteer Dr Donna McNaughten\, FSAScot. \nInspired by carved stones along the Highland Pictish Trail\, these small paintings make distinctive keepsakes and thoughtful gifts. \nTo discover the inspiration behind the collection\, read the Highland Pictish Trail article. \nChristmas Shopping and Special Discounts\nLooking for a Christmas gift with a difference? Our museum shop will be open throughout the Winter Opening Weekend\, with special discounts to help you find something lovely. \nEnjoy 10% off everything in the museum shop\, plus an additional 10% off items marked with a red dot. \nThat means you can save even more on selected gifts\, books and other items inspired by Pictish history and local heritage. \nEvery purchase also helps support Groam House Museum and our work caring for and sharing the heritage of Rosemarkie and the Black Isle. \nHot drinks and biscuits will be available too\, so you can relax and enjoy your visit while browsing. \nWe look forward to seeing you\nWhether you’re interested in Pictish history\, local art or simply spending an enjoyable afternoon in Rosemarkie\, everyone is welcome. \n  \nJoin us on Saturday 5 or Sunday 6 December\, between 1pm and 4pm. We look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://groamhouse.org.uk/event/winter-opening-weekend
LOCATION:Groam House Museum\, High Street\, Rosemarkie\, Highland\, IV10 8UF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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