Delving into Kirkhill's rich history and heritage at Historic Environment Scotland, Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH), and The Hugh Fraser Foundation supported community centre display in the Highland village
Those curious about the history and heritage of Kirkhill parish can enjoy a fascinating display about the Highland village this weekend.
A group of history buffs, working with funding from Historic Environment Scotland, Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH), and The Hugh Fraser Foundation has completed a research project that will be on show tomorrow and Sunday, from 1pm-4pm, at Kirkhill Community Centre.
The group, assisted by five trainees, has been meeting since March to collect memories, research various topics, explore sites on several field trips and create the display for the open days.
It features a chronological look at sites, buildings and finds, together with a number of historic photographs collected by local resident Charlie Gair.
Other activities on offer include information on grave markers at Wardlaw and Kirkton cemeteries from a recent survey in 2021, information about Groam Cottage, slide shows and a chance to identify people in old photographs.
Those coming along are invited to bring old photographs to share, along with tea, coffee and group conversation.
“The group has uncovered a range of fascinating topics,” course leader Susan Kruse, of ARCH, said. “One example is drainage and water management schemes after Culloden which are staggering. These changed a boggy landscape into the fertile farmland it is today.
“Many houses and properties were taken over during wartime, with POW camps in both WWI and WWII, together with a rare equipment ammunition magazine at Dunballoch.”
The project, building on work by the Kilmorack Heritage Association covers a whole variety of other fascinating subjects, dates and finds related to the Inverness-shire village.
